Reflect on the past—both positive and negative—and shape a better future for us and others.
Improve your ability to question, research, examine, and communicate
JCCC has a robust offering of history courses, from local and regional studies to ancient and medieval history, and Asian, African, and European history to U.S. history. We also offer courses in religious history, the intersection of history and the environment, and women in history.
For those who want to dive deep, internships, independent study, and special topics can be designed with a professor.
History has a way of providing context and reason to our current moment and is pivotal for reflecting on the past—both positive and negative—to shape a better future for ourselves and others.
Learn from authors and historians
Connect with knowledgeable professors with doctoral degrees who are experts in their field. These professors are authors and practicing historians who have presented guest lectures across the region and country.
Contact your academic counselor to learn more about transferring credits.
Explore history internships and networking opportunities, such as with groups that range from the National Trucking Society to local museums and historical societies. You can work 10 hours a week for up to 3 credit hours to supplement your coursework.
JCCC offers clubs and organizations to complement our history program, including:
Earn college credit by attending faculty-led study abroad trips to places like England, Greece, Germany, Italy, and more.
Careers in History
A degree in history opens a range of job opportunities. If you have a career path in mind, we have recommendations for what coursework you can take to further your historical knowledge.
Education, government, journalism, law, political science
HIST 140 - U.S. History to 1877
Study the great democratic experiment. This class is a comprehensive study of isolated colonies under one government, the progression of immigration and the definition of freedom.
Archaeology, art history, foreign language, international relations, library science
HIST 151 - World History
Get the story on Eastern and Western civilizations and their clash with indigenous societies. Look at how today's globalization has evolved into an interdependent world society.
Agribusiness, agriculture, conservation, education
HIST 120 - Local and Kansas History
Follow Kansas’ transformation from the domain of the bison-hunting Plains Indian to a society based in a market-agricultural economy. Take part in sculpting the Konza Prairie during a controlled burn.
Need help with homework? No problem!
JCCC offers small class sizes, helpful resources like FREE tutoring, and one-on-one attention and feedback from your professors.
Contact us
Andrea Vieux, Chair
Phone: 913-469-8500, ext. 3387
Location: OCB 232
Email: avieux@jccc.edu
