Georgia Community Colleges
History Programs
History coursework at community colleges in this state. U.S., world, and topical history sequences for transfer-track liberal-arts students.
21 colleges · 135 sections · 4 unique courses · Summer 2026 · Updated today
History coursework at Georgia community colleges serves two student groups: liberal-arts transfer students completing their gen-ed history requirements, and history majors finishing their first two years before transferring to a four-year history program. The 135 sections across 21 TCSG colleges this term cover US history surveys, world civilizations, and topical electives.
Like other transfer-oriented humanities programs, the value isn't in the associate as a terminal credential — it's in the credit transfer + smaller class sizes + lower tuition for the same content. Students serious about history careers (teaching, archival, academic) continue to bachelor's and often graduate programs; the CC associate is step one of a longer path.
Colleges offering History
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Georgia Technical College | 18 | 3 | 12 | — | — |
| Gwinnett Technical College | 18 | 4 | 15 | — | — |
| Chattahoochee Technical College | 14 | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| Southern Regional Technical College | 10 | 3 | 6 | — | — |
| West Georgia Technical College | 10 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Southern Crescent Technical College | 8 | 3 | 8 | — | — |
| Lanier Technical College | 7 | 3 | 5 | — | — |
| Savannah Technical College | 7 | 4 | 5 | — | — |
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | 6 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Augusta Technical College | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Coastal Pines Technical College | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Columbus Technical College | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Southeastern Technical College | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Athens Technical College | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — |
| Albany Technical College | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
| Atlanta Technical College | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Oconee Fall Line Technical College | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Ogeechee Technical College | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| South Georgia Technical College | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
History Availability Snapshot
How history sections are being offered across 21 colleges in Georgia this term (135 sections total).
Delivery format
- online85 (63%)
- in person50 (37%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)41
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)12
- Evening (5 PM and after)1
- Asynchronous / TBA81
Start dates
Sections begin on 8 distinct dates. 17 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 57 distinct instructors across 21 colleges.
Common History courses
Frequently asked questions
- Is a history major worth pursuing if I'm starting at community college?
- It can be, if you have a clear post-bachelor's plan. History majors land in teaching, law, journalism, publishing, museum work, and government — the major teaches research and writing skills employers value, but the credential alone doesn't open doors. The CC associate is a cost-effective way to complete the first two years; the bachelor's, and often a graduate or professional degree, do the actual career-positioning.
- Do US history and world history requirements transfer between schools?
- Yes — these are general-education staples that articulate cleanly across Georgia public colleges. Specialized history electives (regional, topical) may transfer as upper-division-history-elective credit rather than counting toward a specific major requirement; the structured AA-in-history pathway minimizes this risk.
- What jobs are available with a history associate alone?
- Few that specifically use the history content — entry-level office work, retail management, customer service. The skills built (research, writing, analysis) transfer to many entry roles, but the credential signaling is weaker than career-track associates. Most history students continue to a bachelor's; the associate is step one.
- Can I become a history teacher with just an associate degree?
- No. K-12 social studies teaching requires a bachelor's plus a teaching certification in Georgia. Postsecondary history teaching at community colleges and four-year programs requires at least a master's, usually a Ph.D.
Compare History programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Georgia’s history programs stack up.
Other programs in Georgia
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.