Elective credit (Civilization Studies) at UoPeople.

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.

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.

No. The course starts from the pre-Columbian era and builds chronologically. No prerequisites required.

Most students finish in 28–30 days. The course carries 82 contact hours and is fully self-paced with no deadlines.

Yes — chapter quizzes, one assignment, and a cumulative final exam that includes short analytical responses and source-based analysis.

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.

Yes — the course includes reference video lessons alongside the written chapters.

Yes. Students have submitted UPI Study credits in 26+ countries.

Yes — same coverage (colonial era through Reconstruction) as a structured course instead of one exam.

Pre-colonial America through the Civil War and Reconstruction — colonization, revolution, the early republic, and sectional conflict.

Commonly yes; some states also accept it toward civics/history degree requirements — confirm locally.

None — it's a survey course open to all students.

Module quizzes and a final exam focused on events, causes, and historical interpretation.

Elective credit (Civilization Studies) is one of the general education categories required for UoPeople's degree programs. It covers coursework in the relevant academic domain — designed to give students broad foundational knowledge as part of a balanced degree. Students must complete a defined number of credits in this category as part of either the Associate or Bachelor's program.

Yes. Under the published transfer agreement between UPI Study and University of the People, UPI Study's U.S. History I (3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits) is recognized as Elective credit (Civilization Studies) credit. This appears on the UoPeople equivalency chart. The credit posts to your UoPeople transcript once UPI Study transmits the official transcript.

One other UPI Study course transfers to UoPeople as Elective credit (Civilization Studies): U.S. History II. The complete current list of equivalencies is on the UoPeople equivalency chart.

UoPeople's general education requirements vary between the Associate (60 credits total) and Bachelor's (120 credits total) degrees. Within those, students must complete a defined set of GE credits across multiple categories including Elective credit (Civilization Studies). UoPeople accepts up to 75% of total degree credits as transfer credit, so you can fill most of your Elective credit (Civilization Studies) requirement with UPI Study courses. Check UoPeople's current academic catalog for exact category minimums.

Yes — if your Elective credit (Civilization Studies) category is full, U.S. History I can typically be applied as elective credit at UoPeople's discretion, as long as you have not exceeded the 75% (90-credit) transfer maximum for your Bachelor's. Contact UoPeople's registrar or your academic advisor to confirm placement before enrolling if you are close to the transfer cap.

University of the People accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 88 UPI Study courses are recognized by UoPeople under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at UoPeople.

No. You can take UPI Study courses with no UoPeople enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to UoPeople when you're ready.

Once you complete U.S. History I, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by University of the People. UoPeople's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (Elective credit (Civilization Studies)) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.