Northern Virginia Community College: United States History to 1877

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

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

HIS 121 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Summer 2025 ➜

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. OER-no cost textbooks
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. OER-no cost textbooks
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. OER-no cost textbooks

Fall 2025 ➜

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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