United States History to 1877 - HIS 121 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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HIS 121 - United States History to 1877
Introduces the history of the United States from its origins to 1877. Includes the European exploration, development of the American colonies and their institutions, the Revolution, major political, social and economic developments, geographical expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
58627 HIS 121-001M 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
57328 HIS 121-001N 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57212 HIS 121-001W 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
69597 HIS 121-002A 3
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria P
71371 HIS 121-002M 3
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas P
57329 HIS 121-002N 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57330 HIS 121-003N 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Honors Option
58599 HIS 121-004N 3
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
69596 HIS 121-01YA 3
     F 
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
58203 HIS 121-01YL 3
   W   
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
75795 HIS 121-02YL 3
 M     
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
57215 HIS 121-03YW 3
 M     
5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Fifteen Week
59235 HIS 121-040W 3
  Tu Th  
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2026-02-03 Woodbridge P
Thirteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
69601 HIS 121-40YA 3
    Th  
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Thirteen Week
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
58615 HIS 121-E05N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
OER-no cost textbooks
58633 HIS 121-E06A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
OER-no cost textbooks
77724 HIS 121-E20M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
1st twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
OER-no cost textbooks
58625 HIS 121-E40L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
OER-no cost textbooks
58620 HIS 121-E41W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
OER-no cost textbooks
58634 HIS 121-E42A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
OER-no cost textbooks
58629 HIS 121-E50M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
OER-no cost textbooks
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