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
Total Credits: 3 View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page. General Education Requirements Total Credits: 3 View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page. General Education Requirements Total Credits: 3 Total Credits: 4 View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page. General Education Requirements Science elective must be 4 credits Lab Science recommended for Associate in Science Degree in Human Services Recommended Lab Science courses are Calculus-Based Calculus-Based Physics I and Physics II for Associate in Science Degree in Mathematics Total Credits: 3 View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page. General Education Requirements Students are advised to meet with their advisor to make appropriate elective selections based on their career goals and to facilitate the broadest range of transferability. Total Credits: 3 View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page. General Education Requirements Students are advised to meet with their advisor to make appropriate elective selections based on their career goals and to facilitate the broadest range of transferability. Total Credits: 4 View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page. General Education Requirements Science elective must be 4 credits Lab Science recommended for Associate in Science Degree in Human Services Recommended Lab Science courses are Calculus-Based Calculus-Based Physics I and Physics II for Associate in Science Degree in Mathematics Total Credits: 3 View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page. General Education Requirements Depending on a student’s transfer pathway, it may be recommended that he/she study two semesters of the same world language Total Credits: 3 View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page. General Education Requirements Students are advised to meet with their advisor to make appropriate elective selections based on their career goals and to facilitate the broadest range of transferability. Total Credits: 3 View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page. General Education Requirements Students are advised to meet with their advisor to make appropriate elective selections based on their career goals and to facilitate the broadest range of transferability. Total Credits: 3 View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page. General Education Requirements Total Credits: 3 View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page. General Education Requirements Depending on a student’s transfer pathway, it may be recommended that he/she study two semesters of the same world languageCourse Sequencing
First Year – Fall Semester
ANTH105N or Behavioral Social Science General Education Core Requirement
General Education
First Year – Spring Semester
English/Communications Core and Elective Requirements
General Education
POLS101N or POLS106N
Science Core Requirement
General Education
Second Year – Fall Semester
History/Political Science
General Education
History/Political Science
General Education
Science Core Requirement
General Education
Global Awareness Core Requirement
General Education
Second Year – Spring Semester
History/Political Science
General Education
Behavioral Social Science Core Requirement
General Education
Humanities/Fine Arts Core Requirement
General Education
Global Awareness Core Requirement
General Education
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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“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”.
–Thomas Castricone