Texas 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.
12 colleges · 622 sections · 10 unique courses · Fall 2026
History coursework at Texas 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 622 sections across 12 Texas Community Colleges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Vista College | 123 | 9 | 51 | — | — |
| Palo Alto College | 99 | 6 | 28 | — | — |
| San Antonio College | 68 | 9 | 33 | — | — |
| South Plains College | 67 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Kilgore College | 61 | 4 | 19 | — | — |
| Amarillo College | 49 | 4 | 25 | — | — |
| Weatherford College | 44 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| St Philip's College | 42 | 9 | 35 | — | — |
| Northeast Lakeview College | 40 | 6 | 13 | — | — |
| Coastal Bend College | 13 | 2 | 3 | — | — |
| Lamar Institute of Technology | 10 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
History Availability Snapshot
How history sections are being offered across 12 colleges in Texas this term (622 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person333 (54%)
- online243 (39%)
- hybrid46 (7%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)207
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)108
- Evening (5 PM and after)28
- Asynchronous / TBA279
Start dates
Sections begin on 7 distinct dates. 102 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 163 distinct instructors across 12 colleges.
Common History courses
- HIST 1301United States History I(332 sections)
- HIST 1302United States History II(171 sections)
- HIST 2301Texas History(38 sections)
- HIST 2321WORLD CIVIL I(24 sections)
- HIST 2327Mexican-American History I(14 sections)
- HIST 2322WORLD CIVIL II(12 sections)
- HIST 2381African-American History I(10 sections)
- HIST 2328Mexican-American History II(9 sections)
- HIST 2311Western Civilization I(6 sections)
- HIST 2382African American History II(6 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 Texas 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 Texas. 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 Texas’s history programs stack up.
Other programs in Texas
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.