United States History

HIS 121/HIS 122

Description

The Governor's School U.S. History course conists of two community college courses:

United States History to 1877 - From the VCCS Course Catalog: 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.

United States History Since 1865 - From the VCCS Course Catalog: Introduces the history of the United States from 1865 to present. Includes major political, social and economic developments since 1865, overseas expansion, the two world wars, the Cold War and the post-Cold War era. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

Prerequisites

United States History to 1877, HIS 121: none
United States History Since 1865, HIS 122: HIS 121

Additional requirement for dual enrollment option:
Students may be required to have a passing score on a portion of the Virginia Placement Test (VPT), OR one SAT score of 500 or greater OR one ACT score of 21 or greater.


Semesters Offered & Schedule Format

Fall Semester
Block Schedule
not offered

Spring Semester
Block Schedule
United States History

Class/Instruction Format

Synchronous (i.e., real time instructor led)

VCCS Designation and College Credit

Please Note: Enrollment for the 2025-2026 academic year is restricted to students who will receive college credit through Germanna Community College.


Course Codes

Instructor

Mr. Mark Hagy
email: mhagy@hgs.k12.va.us
Mr. Mark Hagy's Faculty Page