Ohio 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.
3 colleges · 74 sections · 20 unique courses · Fall 2026
History coursework at Ohio 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 74 sections across 3 OACC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Community College District | 35 | 13 | 22 | — | — |
| Stark State College | 31 | 5 | 13 | — | — |
| Terra State Community College | 8 | 2 | 3 | — | — |
History Availability Snapshot
How history sections are being offered across 3 colleges in Ohio this term (74 sections total).
Delivery format
- online38 (51%)
- in person36 (49%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)25
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)10
- Asynchronous / TBA39
Start dates
Sections begin on 5 distinct dates. 15 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 21 distinct instructors across 3 colleges.
Common History courses
- HIS 121United States History I to 1877(12 sections)
- HIS 122United States History II from 1877(12 sections)
- HIST 1010History of Civilization I(11 sections)
- HIST 1520United States History Since 1877(7 sections)
- HIS 1050American History I(6 sections)
- HIST 1500United States History to 1877: Civic Literacy(6 sections)
- HIS 221World Civilization to 17th Century(3 sections)
- HIS 100American Civic Literacy(2 sections)
- HIS 1010Western Civilization I(2 sections)
- HIS 222World Civilization from 17th Century(2 sections)
- HIST 1020History of Civilization II(2 sections)
- HIST 150HHonors United States History to 1877: Civic Literacy(1 section)
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 Ohio 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 Ohio. 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 Ohio’s history programs stack up.
Other programs in Ohio
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.