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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

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
36022 HIS 121-50XM 3
 M W   
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
2025-05-19 Manassas Trailside Building P
HyFlex Course
Hybrid Course
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
36024 HIS 121-51XM 3
 M W   
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
2025-05-19 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
HyFlex Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
36410 HIS 121-70YN 3
   W   
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
2025-06-16 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
OER-no cost textbooks
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.
2nd 6 Week
35526 HIS 121-E01W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-05-19 Virtual and NOL WW
1st 10-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.HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts May19.
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35527 HIS 121-E40A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-05-19 Virtual and NOL WW
1st 8-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.HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts May 19.
OER-no cost textbooks
35528 HIS 121-E41A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-05-19 Virtual and NOL WW
1st 8-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.HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts May 19.
OER-no cost textbooks
35529 HIS 121-E42N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-05-19 Virtual and NOL WW
1st 8-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.HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts May 19.
OER-no cost textbooks
35531 HIS 121-E50L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-05-19 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 6-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.HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts May 19.
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35530 HIS 121-E55A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-06-16 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd 8-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.HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts June 16.
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Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
65016 HIS 121-001M 3
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-8:40 p.m.
2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
61696 HIS 121-001N 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
2025-08-25 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
68278 HIS 121-001W 3
  Tu Th  
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Fifteen Week
65017 HIS 121-002M 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
2025-08-25 Manassas P
65956 HIS 121-002N 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
2025-08-25 Annandale P
68282 HIS 121-002W 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
2025-08-25 Woodbridge P
68303 HIS 121-003M 3
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
2025-08-25 Manassas P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
61697 HIS 121-003N 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
2025-08-25 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
65957 HIS 121-004N 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
2025-08-25 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Honors Option
61698 HIS 121-005N 3
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
2025-08-25 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
65826 HIS 121-01YL 3
   W   
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
2025-08-25 Loudoun 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.
65827 HIS 121-02YL 3
 M     
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
2025-08-25 Loudoun 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.
68285 HIS 121-03YW 3
   W   
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
2025-08-25 Woodbridge HY
Fifteen Week
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
67771 HIS 121-1XYA 3
  Tu    
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
2025-08-25 Alexandria HY
Hybrid Course
HyFlex Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
Fifteen Week
67772 HIS 121-2XYA 3
  Tu    
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
2025-08-25 Alexandria HY
Hybrid Course
Fifteen Week
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
HyFlex Course
67785 HIS 121-3XYA 3
   W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
2025-08-25 Alexandria HY
HyFlex Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
Hybrid Course
65019 HIS 121-40XM 3
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m.
2025-09-09 Manassas P
HyFlex Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
65828 HIS 121-40YL 3
   W   
4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
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
Thirteen Week
68287 HIS 121-40YW 3
      Sa
12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
2025-09-09 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
65021 HIS 121-41XM 3
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m.
2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
HyFlex Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
67788 HIS 121-4XYA 3
   W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
HyFlex Course
68288 HIS 121-60YW 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
2025-08-25 Woodbridge HY
70% 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. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
1st 7 Week
65277 HIS 121-E05N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-08-25 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. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts August 25.
OER-no cost textbooks
65278 HIS 121-E06A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-08-25 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. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts August 25.
OER-no cost textbooks
65280 HIS 121-E20M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-08-25 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. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts August 25.
OER-no cost textbooks
65281 HIS 121-E40L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-08-25 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.HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts August 25.
OER-no cost textbooks
65282 HIS 121-E41W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-08-25 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.HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts August 25.
OER-no cost textbooks
65284 HIS 121-E42A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-08-25 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.HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts August 25.
OER-no cost textbooks
65285 HIS 121-E50M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd 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. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts September 9.
OER-no cost textbooks
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