History is the study of our past as civilized people.
Only by learning about that past can we come to know the fullness of mankind's ideas and actions, tragedies, and triumphs. But, while we learn of the past, we are also learning about the present. By discovering what people have thought and done before, we will, in a sense, improve our memories so that we better understand our present condition. History is the ideal foundation for liberal education, an education that will be complete and enriching in itself or which will serve as the basis for additional education in the professions, humanities, or social sciences. The History program at Walla Walla Community College provides courses to meet general education needs in the first two years of a college career in American history and world history.