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Elective credit (Civilization Studies) at UoPeople.

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

Reconstruction to the present — industrialization, world wars, civil rights, and the making of modern America.

🎓3 College Credits ✓ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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U.S. History II — transfers as Elective credit (Civilization Studies) at University of the People
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U.S. History II
· 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
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University of the People recognizes as
Elective credit (Civilization Studies)
3 transcript credits · UoPeople course: Civilization Studies
WASC accredited since 2025 · Transcript sent directly to University of the People
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to UoPeople
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
✅ Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
💰 Savings
$650+
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What you'll learn

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

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Upon completing this in-depth exploration of American history, students will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
  • ✓Analyze major political, social, and economic transformations in United States history from Reconstruction through the early twenty-first century, with attention to continuity and change over time
  • ✓Evaluate how federal authority expanded during periods of crisis, including Reconstruction, industrialization, economic depression, world wars, the Cold War, and post-9/11 governance
  • ✓Interpret primary sources such as constitutional provisions, legislation, speeches, policy documents, and visual media by situating them within their historical context and identifying purpose, perspective, and limitations
  • ✓Compare competing definitions of freedom, citizenship, and equality across different historical periods and social groups
  • ✓Assess the impact of economic change, reform movements, and government intervention on inequality, labor, and social welfare in modern American history
  • ✓Analyze the tensions between national security concerns and civil liberties across wartime and crisis contexts, evaluating how these conflicts shaped constitutional precedent and civil rights
  • ✓Synthesize evidence from multiple historical eras to construct coherent, thesis-driven arguments about the development of American democracy
  • ✓Demonstrate analytical and evaluative historical reasoning independently through source-based, thesis-driven final assessments
📚Major topics covered
Reconstruction era Westward expansion Industrial revolution & corporate America Urban growth & immigration Gilded Age politics The Progressive Era American imperialism World War I The 1920s The Great Depression The New Deal World War II Post-war America & the Cold War The 1960s & Great Society Civil rights movement The Reagan era The 21st century
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 University of the People's registrar. UoPeople applies the equivalency: Elective credit (Civilization Studies).

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  • ✓3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, transferable to University of the People
  • ✓Self-paced — finish in 28–30 days or take longer
  • ✓Official transcript sent to University of the People
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Assessment fees saved at UoPeople
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
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15

UoPeople is tuition-free, but charges a $180 per-course assessment fee for undergraduate courses. Savings = transferred credits × $60 (the per-credit equivalent of UoPeople's $180 assessment fee for a 3-credit course). UoPeople credit awards subject to their evaluation policy.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything about U.S. History II → UoPeople.

📚 About U.S. History II
What is U.S. History II?
A college-level survey of American history from Reconstruction (1865) through the 21st century. It is History 102, covering 17 chapters plus a cumulative final exam.
Do I need to take U.S. History I first?
No. The two courses are independent and can be taken in either order, though many students take them in sequence.
How is U.S. History II graded?
Chapter quizzes, one assignment, and a cumulative final exam with a published grading rubric. A score of 70 or higher is required to pass.
How long is the course?
86 contact hours, typically completed in 28–30 days. Fully self-paced.
Will my university accept it?
If your school recognizes NCCRS credit recommendations, it should. Verify via the Find My College directory or a free advisor call.
Does the U.S. History II course include video lessons?
Yes — approximately 16.5 hours of reference video accompanies the written material.
What topics are covered in the final exam?
It is cumulative across all 17 chapters, including short analytical responses and source-based analysis.
Can I take this alongside other courses?
Yes. Many students stack multiple UPI Study courses to build 6, 9, or 12+ credits.
Is this equivalent to CLEP History of the United States II?
Yes — same span (1865 to the present) as a paced course rather than a single timed exam.
What does US History II cover?
Reconstruction through the modern era — industrialization, the World Wars, the Depression, civil rights, and contemporary America.
Does US History II count for gen-ed credit?
Typically yes as history/social science credit — verify the category with your registrar.
How long does US History II take to complete?
Self-paced; most learners finish in 4–8 weeks.
🎯 About Elective credit (Civilization Studies) at UoPeople
What is Elective credit (Civilization Studies) at University of the People?
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.
Will U.S. History II fulfill UoPeople's Elective credit (Civilization Studies) requirement?
Yes. Under the published transfer agreement between UPI Study and University of the People, UPI Study's U.S. History II (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.
What other UPI Study courses also transfer as Elective credit (Civilization Studies) at UoPeople?
One other UPI Study course transfers to UoPeople as Elective credit (Civilization Studies): U.S. History I. The complete current list of equivalencies is on the UoPeople equivalency chart.
How many Elective credit (Civilization Studies) credits do I need for my UoPeople degree?
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.
If I've already filled my Elective credit (Civilization Studies) requirement, can U.S. History II still count?
Yes — if your Elective credit (Civilization Studies) category is full, U.S. History II 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.
🔄 About transferring to UoPeople
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my UoPeople degree?
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.
Do I need to enroll at UoPeople first?
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.
How does the transcript reach UoPeople?
Once you complete U.S. History II, 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.
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What it means to transfer to UoPeople.

University of the People is the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, WASC-accredited online university. Its team evaluates your transcript for you, and you only pay a small per-course assessment fee — no tuition.

What UoPeople offers UPI students
✓Tuition-free degree programs
✓Only $17 per course transferred
✓Free transcript evaluation
✓WSCUC-accredited
The numbers
75%
Max transfer toward an associate or bachelor's
$17
Per-course transfer fee (no tuition)
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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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