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HIST 1301 – US History I at Gracelyn.

Earn this Gracelyn University equivalency through UPI Study's U.S. History I — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

From pre-Columbian societies to the Civil War — the forces that built America, and the arguments that still shape it.

🎓3 College Credits ✓ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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U.S. History I — transfers as HIST 1301 – US History I at Gracelyn University
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U.S. History I
· 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
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Gracelyn University recognizes as
HIST 1301 – US History I
3 transcript credits · Gracelyn course: HIST 1301
DEAC accredited · Transcript sent directly to Gracelyn University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to Gracelyn
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
✅ Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
💰 Savings
$650+
Saved vs avg community college
What you'll learn

A full semester of u.s. history i, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Upon completing this in-depth exploration of American history, students will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
  • ✓Analyze the social, political, economic, and cultural interactions among Indigenous societies, Europeans, and Africans from the pre-Columbian era through early colonization, explaining how these interactions shaped emerging Atlantic world systems
  • ✓Analyze and interpret major developments in British colonial governance, imperial policy, and colonial resistance to explain the causes and progression of the American Revolution
  • ✓Analyze patterns of causation, change over time, and consequence in early American history through concise, evidence-based written responses
  • ✓Analyze primary historical sources by situating them in historical context, interpreting authorial perspective and purpose, and explaining their significance within early American political and social developments
  • ✓Evaluate competing political, economic, and ideological perspectives in the early republic to explain conflicts over governance, federal authority, and national identity
  • ✓Synthesize historical evidence from multiple periods to construct coherent, thesis-driven written arguments explaining how nation-building, economic transformation, and social change reshaped the United States between independence and the mid-nineteenth century
📚Major topics covered
Pre-Columbian Americas Atlantic World & exploration Colonial societies English empire in America Imperial crisis & colonial resistance The American Revolution Building republican institutions The early republic Northern industrial revolution Jacksonian democracy Westward expansion The antebellum South Reform movements The turbulent 1850s The Civil War Document-based analysis (DBQ) Long essay writing (LEQ)
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam
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Watch lessons, take quizzes, and pass the proctored final — fully online, on your schedule. Most students finish in 28–30 days.

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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Gracelyn University's registrar. Gracelyn applies the equivalency: HIST 1301 – US History I.

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  • ✓3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, transferable to Gracelyn University
  • ✓Self-paced — finish in 28–30 days or take longer
  • ✓Official transcript sent to Gracelyn University
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Tuition saved vs Gracelyn per-credit rate
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

Savings estimate uses Gracelyn University's $88.80/credit undergraduate tuition (2026-2027 catalog; $44 with Gracelyn's institutional scholarship). Gracelyn accepts up to 60 transfer credits into a bachelor's and 30 into an associate degree, for courses with a C- or better that fit the program. Final credit awards are determined by Gracelyn University.

More transferable credits

See all 26 UPI Study courses that transfer to Gracelyn.

U.S. History I is one of 26 UPI Study courses recognized by Gracelyn University under Gracelyn University's course list for UPI Study. Stack more for bigger savings on your Bachelor of Science in Transformational Education (BTED) — Gracelyn accepts up to 60 transfer credits.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything about U.S. History I → Gracelyn.

📚 About U.S. History I
What is U.S. History I?
A college-level survey of American history from pre-Columbian societies through the Civil War (1865). It is History 101 and covers 15 chapters plus a cumulative final exam.
Does this satisfy my university's American history requirement?
In most cases yes — schools that recognize NCCRS credit recommendations apply it toward American history or social science requirements. Check the Find My College directory or book a free call with our team and we'll confirm your school in minutes.
Do I need prior history coursework?
No. The course starts from the pre-Columbian era and builds chronologically. No prerequisites required.
How long does U.S. History I take to complete?
Most students finish in 28–30 days. The course carries 82 contact hours and is fully self-paced with no deadlines.
Are there exams?
Yes — chapter quizzes, one assignment, and a cumulative final exam that includes short analytical responses and source-based analysis.
What's the difference between U.S. History I and II?
History I covers pre-Columbian through the Civil War. History II picks up at Reconstruction (1865) and runs to the 21st century. Many students take both.
Does the U.S. History I course include video lessons?
Yes — the course includes reference video lessons alongside the written chapters.
Can international students enroll?
Yes. Students have submitted UPI Study credits in 26+ countries.
Is this equivalent to CLEP History of the United States I?
Yes — same coverage (colonial era through Reconstruction) as a structured course instead of one exam.
What period does US History I cover?
Pre-colonial America through the Civil War and Reconstruction — colonization, revolution, the early republic, and sectional conflict.
Does US History I satisfy a history or social science gen-ed?
Commonly yes; some states also accept it toward civics/history degree requirements — confirm locally.
Are there prerequisites for US History I?
None — it's a survey course open to all students.
How is US History I assessed?
Module quizzes and a final exam focused on events, causes, and historical interpretation.
🎯 About HIST 1301 – US History I at Gracelyn
Does Gracelyn University accept U.S. History I as a direct equivalent to their HIST 1301 – US History I?
Yes. UPI Study's agreement with Gracelyn University lists UPI Study's U.S. History I as Gracelyn's HIST 1301 – US History I, a named course, not just elective or general-education credit. The credit posts to your Gracelyn transcript once UPI Study sends the official transcript.
Will this transfer with full named-course credit, or just as elective?
Named-course credit. UPI Study's agreement with Gracelyn University lists U.S. History I as HIST 1301 – US History I, so it meets that course requirement on your Gracelyn transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken HIST 1301 – US History I at Gracelyn or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for HIST 1301 – US History I, Gracelyn typically applies UPI Study's U.S. History I as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your Gracelyn advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking HIST 1301 – US History I directly at Gracelyn?
The credit value is the same: 3 credits toward your Gracelyn degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), so you can finish faster and start before you enroll at Gracelyn. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at Gracelyn to reduce overall program time.
Does Gracelyn University ever change which courses they accept as HIST 1301 – US History I?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. UPI Study's agreement with Gracelyn University currently lists U.S. History I → HIST 1301 – US History I. We update this page whenever that changes.
🔄 About transferring to Gracelyn
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my Gracelyn degree?
Gracelyn University accepts up to 50% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 60 credits for the bachelor's degree. 26 UPI Study courses are recognized by Gracelyn under Gracelyn University's course list for UPI Study, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at Gracelyn.
Do I need to enroll at Gracelyn first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no Gracelyn enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to Gracelyn when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach Gracelyn?
Once you complete U.S. History I, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Gracelyn University. Gracelyn's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (HIST 1301 – US History I) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to Gracelyn.

Gracelyn University is DEAC-accredited and names the Gracelyn course for each UPI Study course on its list, pathway by pathway. Transfer credit needs the equivalent of a C- or better and must fit the program.

What Gracelyn offers UPI students
✓Course list for UPI Study, by teaching pathway
✓Up to 60 transfer credits into a bachelor's
✓$88.80/credit tuition, textbooks included
✓Success coach for every student
The numbers
60 credits
Max transfer toward a bachelor's
30 credits
Max transfer toward an associate
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Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university's registrar.

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