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History

Welcome to our history program. Let us prepare you for a rewarding career in history. Explore our site to discover how we can help you achieve your goals.

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program details

Courses
Total = 64 Hours
Fall Semester
CSCI 1101 - Introduction to Computers 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENGL 1101 - Rhetoric and Composition I 3 Cr. Hrs.
HIST 1101 - Western Civilization I 3 Cr. Hrs.
Life Science with Lab 4 Cr. Hrs.
Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 17 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
ENGL 1102 - Rhetoric and Composition II 3 Cr. Hrs.
GEOG 1101 - Introduction to Geography 3 Cr. Hrs.
HEA 1101 - Health Education 2 Cr. Hrs.
HIST 1102 - Western Civilization II 3 Cr. Hrs.
PSYC 2101 or SOCI 1101 - Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology 3 Cr. Hrs.
Humanities 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 17 Cr. Hrs.
Fall Semester
ANTH 1101 - Cultural Anthropology 3 Cr. Hrs.
COMM 1101 - Principles of Effective Speaking 3 Cr. Hrs.
HIST 2101 - American History I 3 Cr. Hrs.
MATH 1111 - Statistics 4 Cr. Hrs.
Fine Arts 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 16 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
ENGL 2106 - Intermediate Composition 3 Cr. Hrs.
HIST 2102 - American History II 3 Cr. Hrs.
Fine Arts / Humanities 3 Cr. Hrs.
Humanities 3 Cr. Hrs.
Physical Science 3 Cr. Hrs
Costs & How To Pay

Tuition & Fees at RLC

Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.

  • Fall: July 15
  • Spring: December 15
  • Summer: May 15

Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.

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Program Outcomes

1. Identify basic historical concepts and time periods.

2. Apply sound historical research and writing skills.

3. Analyze various historical texts, interpretations and perspectives.

4. Identify the events of the past that have impacted history.

5. Develop, articulate and write their personal historical perspective on history.
History

Career Connection

Government & Public Administration Career Cluster

Featuring:

Hon. Jo Beth Weber, Resident Circuit Judge, Jefferson County, IL

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Transfer Information

Students who graduate with an Associate Degree can transfer their credits to a university and pursue a Bachelor's degree and beyond. 

Articulation agreements - also known as Transfer Guides - document the pathway between RLC and the university. Historically, RLC has built articulation agreements with midwestern universities. However, students have worked with both institutions to build a pathway.   

View our transfer guides and more about articulation agreements 

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Transfer Guides

We have guides that document a pathway between your degree at RLC and many universities.

Accreditation

Quality Education. Guaranteed.

Since 1969, Rend Lake College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional accreditors in the United States. Accreditation is vital to what we do. It serves as a measure of quality, allows us to access and distribute federal student aid, facilitates the transfer of classes between institutions and more. The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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Arts & Sciences Division

Phone: (618) 437-5321 ext. 1263

Email: ArtsSciences@rlc.edu

Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Arts & Sciences

Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Arts & Sciences