Are you looking to expand your knowledge about the world around you? The History and Political Science program at NCC caters to your passions with a goal of cultivating useful skills for both the workforce and transfer. This program, which includes History, Anthropology/Sociology, Economics, Geography, and Political Science, will help explain why we have the world, the government, and the society that we do now. You can gain a broad knowledge base and learn to think critically and discover new ways to look at your community and your life and become a globally responsible citizen.
Why Study History Here?
The History and Political Science Program is an affordable way to complete the first two years of a four-year degree in a student-centered environment. We have well-qualified instructors, who care about our students. Instead of being a number in large introductory classes, you will receive individualized attention in small classes.
Career Options
A major in History and Political Science allows you to transfer to four-year institutions in;
- History
- Political Science
- Anthropology
- Pre-Law
- Education
In addition, History and Social Sciences majors gain many marketable skills that can help prepare for many careers, including in business and finance. Employers like applicants with History or Social Sciences backgrounds because they have acquired critical thinking, clear communication, and problem-solving skills.
Related Programs
- Psychology
- Human Services, and other Social Educational and Behavioral Sciences programs
Transfer options
We have articulation agreements with;
- UNH
- Rivier University
- UMass-Lowell
- Keene State College
- Plymouth State University
Course Sequencing
First Year – Fall Semester
First Year – Spring Semester
Second Year – Fall Semester
Second Year – Spring Semester
There are no program-specific requirements for the History and Political Science Program.
There are no program-specific fees. Most of the introductory courses have no-cost or low-cost books.
The instructors in the History and Political Science Program maintain a rigorous academic environment, characterized by mutual respect and collegiality with students, in which you are encouraged to discover your true potential and purpose. Many instructors incorporate group exercises and collaborative and other innovative learning approaches to cater to various learning styles.
Virginia Egan, Jason Paling, Stephanie Roper, Ann Ackerman have Ph.D. Sharon Carson, Patricia DiLorenzo have completed most of their PhD work. Sharon Carson is a New Hampshire state senator.
“History and Social Sciences majors gain many marketable skills, including the ability to research, analyze, work with others and alone, and discriminate between good and bad sources and fact and opinion. Employers look for Social Sciences and History majors because of those useful skills.”
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“Attending NCC as a history/political science major allowed for me to expand my interest, creativity, and writing knowledge on all aspects of history and politics. Learning different perspectives and broadening my horizons allowed for me to focus on my goals at NCC and became the touchstone on the path to becoming a successful historian and student.”
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“Being a history/political science major at NCC has been a thought-provoking and intriguing journey for me. There is so much that has happened and is still happening all around us and this program makes you understand why it matters and what your place is in all of it! ”
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Social, Educational and Behavioral Science“The NCC History/Political science program, is a good program that stimulates the mind, and makes you want to keep learning in this area of study”.
