South Carolina 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.
9 colleges · 91 sections · 11 unique courses · Summer 2026 · Updated today
History coursework at South Carolina 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 91 sections across 9 SCTCS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Technical College | 29 | 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Greenville Technical College | 13 | 7 | 12 | — | — |
| Tri-County Technical College | 12 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Trident Technical College | 12 | 6 | — | — | — |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | 7 | 2 | 5 | — | — |
| Denmark Technical College | 5 | 4 | 5 | — | — |
| Piedmont Technical College | 5 | 4 | 5 | — | — |
| Aiken Technical College | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — |
History Availability Snapshot
How history sections are being offered across 9 colleges in South Carolina this term (91 sections total).
Delivery format
- online54 (59%)
- in person30 (33%)
- hybrid7 (8%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)14
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)6
- Asynchronous / TBA71
Start dates
Sections begin on 11 distinct dates. 21 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 27 distinct instructors across 9 colleges.
Common History courses
- HIS 201Amer Hist: Disc to 1877(33 sections)
- HIS 202Amer Hist: 1877 to Pres(16 sections)
- HIS 101Western Civ to 1689(15 sections)
- HIS 102Western Civ Post 1689(13 sections)
- HIS 104World History I(4 sections)
- HIS 105World History II(3 sections)
- HIS 122History, Technology, & Society(3 sections)
- HIS 106Intro to African History(1 section)
- HIS 115Afro-American History(1 section)
- HIS 131Afro-Amer Hist 1877-PRES(1 section)
- HIS 220American Studies I(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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina. 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 South Carolina’s history programs stack up.
Other programs in South Carolina
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