Kentucky 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.
15 colleges · 276 sections · 17 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
History coursework at Kentucky 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 276 sections across 15 KCTCS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College | 44 | 12 | 25 | — | — |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | 28 | 9 | 13 | — | — |
| Somerset Community College | 24 | 7 | 16 | — | — |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | 22 | 9 | 14 | — | — |
| Gateway Community and Technical College | 21 | 5 | 17 | — | — |
| Maysville Community and Technical College | 21 | 9 | 19 | — | — |
| Hopkinsville Community College | 20 | 6 | 13 | — | — |
| Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College | 19 | 7 | 12 | — | — |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College | 18 | 10 | 10 | — | — |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College | 14 | 7 | 8 | — | — |
| Ashland Community and Technical College | 13 | 6 | 6 | — | — |
| Hazard Community and Technical College | 12 | 3 | 10 | — | — |
| Madisonville Community College | 8 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Henderson Community College | 7 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Big Sandy Community and Technical College | 5 | 3 | 5 | — | — |
History Availability Snapshot
How history sections are being offered across 15 colleges in Kentucky this term (276 sections total).
Delivery format
- online178 (64%)
- in person55 (20%)
- hybrid43 (16%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)63
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)30
- Evening (5 PM and after)3
- Asynchronous / TBA180
Start dates
Sections begin on 9 distinct dates. 272 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 83 distinct instructors across 15 colleges.
Common History courses
- HIS 109History of the US Since 1865(76 sections)
- HIS 108History of the US Through 1865(69 sections)
- HIS 101World Civilization I(42 sections)
- HIS 102World Civilization II(19 sections)
- HIS 240History of Kentucky(18 sections)
- HIS 120The World at War, 1939-45(13 sections)
- HIS 265History of Women in America(13 sections)
- HIS 104History Europe to Mid-17th Cen(6 sections)
- HIS 261African-Amer Hist 1865-Present(6 sections)
- HIS 260African American Hist to 1865(4 sections)
- HIS 105History Europe Post-17th Cent.(2 sections)
- HIS 106West Culture:Science & Tech I(2 sections)
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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky. 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 Kentucky’s history programs stack up.
Other programs in Kentucky
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.