Online ASU course · Planned and paced with Caveat
HST 101: Global History since 1500
Five hundred years of empires, revolutions, industrialization and world wars, and how they shaped today.
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7 modules, all online through ASU.
- 1Empires, Commerce, Civilization and Globalization
- 2The Modern Age of Global Interaction Begins
- 3Atlantic European Expansion and Its Global Impact
- 4Western European Civilization and Its Global Ascendency
- 5Industrialization and Its Effects on the Globe
- 6The Two World Wars and How They Reshaped the World
- 7The Contemporary Age
Is it a good fit?
Who it's for
Students who enjoy history and reading, and want a humanities course with no prerequisites.
Before you start
No prerequisites.
How it counts
Counts toward ASU's Humanities, Arts and Design requirement. Each college decides which credits it accepts.
Sessions or on demand
HST 101 runs in scheduled sessions with set due dates (the next one starts January 12, 2027) and on demand, so your student can start any week. Caveat helps you pick the right one.
Support and costs
| Option | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Stay on Track | Weekly 30-minute one-on-one check-in, a pacing calendar, Friday progress reports | $300 |
| Go One-on-One | Weekly 45-minute one-on-one session, message support, Friday progress reports | $450 |
| ASU's fees | Paid directly to ASU: $25 to start, $400 only if your student earns a C or better and keeps the credit | $25 + $400 |
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Common questions
Is HST 101 too hard for a high schooler?
It's a real college course with college expectations. Students who enjoy history and reading, and want a humanities course with no prerequisites. Our free 2-minute readiness check gives you an honest read.
How much time does it take each week?
Plan on about 135 hours total for a 3-credit course: roughly 8 hours a week at a 16-week pace, or 17 at an 8-week pace.
Will the credit transfer?
Each college decides which credits it accepts. ASU credit is widely accepted, and Caveat's Build the Plan includes a transfer check for up to three target colleges. We never promise transfer.
Who enrolls my student?
Caveat does. We enroll your student through ASU's partner portal. Your family pays ASU directly and your student activates their ASU login and verifies ID.
What if my student falls behind?
That's what weekly check-ins are for. Your Caveat advisor checks progress every week, reach out early when work slips, and send you an update every Friday.
Course details from ASU's published syllabus and may change. Each college decides which credits it accepts. The student completes all coursework; Caveat provides planning, weekly check-ins and accountability. Caveat Academic Services provides independent college preparation services and is not affiliated with ASU.
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The HST 101 family pacing plan
The same week-by-week plan Caveat uses with students, written for parents:
- What's due each week at an 8-week and 16-week pace
- When the big assignments land
- How weekly check-ins and Friday updates fit in
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