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  Horry-Georgetown Technical College offers educational programs for nearly every career interest, from Business and Health Science to Natural Resources and Information Technology.
  
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  Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is a two-year community/technical college that offers more than 65 associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs for students who are either seeking quick entry into the workforce or desiring to transfer to a senior institution to pursue a bachelor's degree.
  
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  The world is a different place than it was when Horry-Georgetown Technical College was founded in 1966. Nevertheless, the college remains as focused today on providing an up-to-date education for our students as we were decades ago. HGTC was founded on a commitment to prepare people for jobs, sustain a high job-placement rate, and facilitate university transfers.
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HIS — History

HIS 101 Western Civilization to 1689 (3)

This course is a survey of western civilization from ancient times to 1689, including the major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors shaping western cultural tradition.

HIS 102 Western Civilization Post 1689 (3)

This course is a survey of western civilization from 1689 to the present, including major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors which shape the modern western world.

HIS 201 American History: Disc to 1877 (3)

This course is a survey of U.S. history from discovery to 1877. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period.

HIS 202 American History: 1877 to Pres (3)

This course is a survey of U.S. history from 1877 to the present. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period.

HIS 214 History Study Abroad (3)

This course provides a study abroad experience for students studying history. The course includes travel to selected regions outside the United States and provides a field study of historical and contemporary history.

HIS 220 American Studies I (3)

This course is an interdisciplinary study of selected topics and eras in U.S. history.

HIS 230 The American Civil War (3)

This course explores the history of the civil war from the election of 1860 through the end of reconstruction in 1877.