Maryland 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.
8 colleges · 128 sections · 36 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
History coursework at Maryland 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 128 sections across 8 Maryland CC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Community College | 22 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Anne Arundel Community College | 20 | 7 | 11 | — | — |
| Harford Community College | 20 | 10 | 13 | — | — |
| Carroll Community College | 18 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Frederick Community College | 14 | 7 | 7 | — | — |
| Hagerstown Community College | 13 | 6 | 5 | — | — |
| Wor-Wic Community College | 13 | 4 | 7 | — | — |
| Allegany College of Maryland | 8 | 5 | 4 | — | — |
History Availability Snapshot
How history sections are being offered across 8 colleges in Maryland this term (128 sections total).
Delivery format
- online70 (55%)
- in person48 (38%)
- hybrid10 (8%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)37
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)22
- Asynchronous / TBA69
Start dates
Sections begin on 14 distinct dates. 125 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 28 distinct instructors across 8 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
College of Southern Maryland1 program
First Semester
- ELEC XXXENG-1010 completed with a minimum grade of “C”not offered
History (3 credits)
3 creditsSee catalog for course list
Biological/physical sciences (4 credits)
4 creditsSee catalog for course list
Communication (3 credits)
3 creditsSee catalog for course list
History (6 credits)
6 creditsSee catalog for course list
Social/behavioral sciences (3 credits)
3 creditsSee catalog for course list
Arts (3 credits)
3 creditsSee catalog for course list
History (3 credits)
3 creditsSee catalog for course list
History (3 credits)
3 creditsSee catalog for course list
Elective (3 credits)
3 creditsSee catalog for course list
Arts or humanities (3 credits)
3 creditsSee catalog for course list
Humanities (3 credits)
3 creditsSee catalog for course list
English literature (3 credits)
3 creditsSee catalog for course list
Social/behavioral sciences (3 credits)
3 creditsSee catalog for course list
Source: College catalog
Common History courses
- HIST 101History of Western Civ I(11 sections)
- HIST 102History of Western Civ II(10 sections)
- HIST 104U S History II(8 sections)
- HIST 132Modern World History(8 sections)
- HIS 101World History to 1500(7 sections)
- HIST 103U S History I(7 sections)
- HIST 110World Culture-1200 to Now (A)(7 sections)
- HIST 122World History II(6 sections)
- HIS 151World Civilizations II (SS)(5 sections)
- HIS 201United States History to 1877(5 sections)
- HIS 211US History through Civil War(5 sections)
- HIS 212US History since Civil War(5 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 Maryland 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 Maryland. 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 Maryland’s history programs stack up.
Other programs in Maryland
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.