History
Overview
The history major fosters an understanding of ourselves and our world through the study of the remote and recent past. The program develops critical thinking through exposure to a variety of historical themes, analysis and evaluation of evidence, and different points of view. The major prepares students for transfer to B.A. programs in history. It also equips students for careers in business, government, teaching, law, or journalism.
This major prepares students for transfer to B.A. programs in history. It also equips students for careers in business, government, teaching, law, or journalism.
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A.A./A.S. Degrees
AA-T/AS-T Transfer Degrees
- Dean Dennis Lee
- Department Chair Surangi Frazier
- Phone (916) 558-2401
- Email SCC-BSS@losrios.edu
Associate Degree for Transfer
A.A.-T. in History
The history major fosters an understanding of ourselves and our world through the study of the remote and recent past. The program develops critical thinking through exposure to a variety of historical themes, analysis and evaluation of evidence, and different points of view. Completion of the major prepares students for transfer to B.A. programs in history and for graduate studies in history leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. It also equips students for careers in business, government, teaching, law, or journalism. The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T) prepares students for seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate in History or related field.
The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) student completion requirements (as stated in SB1440 law):
(1) Completion of a minimum of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A ”P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2025
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 300 | History of Europe and the Mediterranean to 1500 (3) | 3 |
| or HIST 307 | History of World Civilizations to 1500 (3) | |
| HIST 302 | History of Europe Since 1500 (3) | 3 |
| or HIST 308 | History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present (3) | |
| HIST 310 | History of the United States (To 1877) (3) | 3 |
| or HIST 320 | History of the United States: African-American Emphasis (3) | |
| or HIST 483 | History of the United States - Honors (3) | |
| or HIST 486 | History of the United States: African American Emphasis - Honors (3) | |
| HIST 311 | History of the United States (1865 - Present) (3) | 3 |
| or HIST 321 | History of the United States: African-American Emphasis (3) | |
| or HIST 484 | History of the United States - Honors (3) | |
| or HIST 487 | History of the United States: African American Emphasis - Honors (3) | |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| HIST 307 | History of World Civilizations to 1500 (3) | |
| HIST 308 | History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present (3) | |
| HIST 320 | History of the United States: African-American Emphasis (3) | |
| HIST 321 | History of the United States: African-American Emphasis (3) | |
| HIST 327 | History of the Chicano/Mexican American (3) | |
| HIST 344 | Survey of California History: A Multicultural Perspective (3) | |
| HIST 360 | History of African Civilizations (3) | |
| HIST 364 | Asian Civilization (3) | |
| HIST 365 | Asian Civilization (3) | |
| HIST 373 | History of Mexico (3) | |
| HIST 375 | The History of Modern Latin America and Caribbean (3) | |
| HIST 380 | History of the Middle East (3) | |
| HIST 381 | Modern Palestinian History and Culture (3) | |
| One course from the following group if not used above: | ||
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| ANTH 310 | Cultural Anthropology (3) | |
| or ANTH 481 | Honors Cultural Anthropology (3) | |
| ANTH 324 | World Prehistory (3) | |
| ECON 302 | Principles of Macroeconomics (3) | |
| ETHNS 300 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3) | |
| GEOG 320 | World Regional Geography (3) | |
| GLST 301 | Introduction to Global Studies (3) | |
| GLST 302 | Global Issues (3) | |
| HIST 307 | History of World Civilizations to 1500 (3) | |
| HIST 308 | History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present (3) | |
| HIST 320 | History of the United States: African-American Emphasis (3) | |
| HIST 321 | History of the United States: African-American Emphasis (3) | |
| HIST 327 | History of the Chicano/Mexican American (3) | |
| HIST 344 | Survey of California History: A Multicultural Perspective (3) | |
| HIST 360 | History of African Civilizations (3) | |
| HIST 364 | Asian Civilization (3) | |
| HIST 365 | Asian Civilization (3) | |
| HIST 373 | History of Mexico (3) | |
| HIST 375 | The History of Modern Latin America and Caribbean (3) | |
| HIST 380 | History of the Middle East (3) | |
| HIST 381 | Modern Palestinian History and Culture (3) | |
| POLS 310 | Introduction to International Relations (3) | |
| or POLS 480 | Introduction to International Relations - Honors (3) | |
| PSYC 320 | Social Psychology (3) | |
| SOC 321 | Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States (3) | |
| or SOC 482 | Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States - Honors (3) | |
| WGS 300 | Introduction to Women and Gender Studies (3) | |
| WGS 302 | Global Women's Issues (3) | |
| WGS 304 | Women, Globalization, and Human Rights (3) | |
| Total Units: | 18 | |
The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T) degree may be obtained by completion of 60 transferable, semester units with a minimum 2.0 GPA, including (a) the major or area of emphasis described in the Required Program, and (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirement.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- evaluate and analyze diverse experiences and perspectives in history.
- demonstrate an understanding of distinct local, regional, and global experiences and their interconnectedness.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct oral and written historical arguments.
- demonstrate breadth of knowledge of important social, economic, cultural, political, and intellectual currents while recognizing the continuum between the past and present.
History (HIST) Courses
HIST 300 History of Europe and the Mediterranean to 1500
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L3 (effective Fall 2025); Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025)
- C-ID:C-ID HIST 170
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This is a study of European and Mediterranean history from prehistoric times to the Reformation. The focus of the course will be on the history of Europe and the Mediterranean, including a general account of those political, economic, and social institutions as well as the cultural and intellectual forces that have contributed to the making of European and Mediterranean societies. The course will examine prehistoric culture, the Ancient Near East, Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Reformation. Students should expect to write a minimum of 3,000 words. This course was formerly known as History of Western Civilization.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify, explain, and evaluate the major historical forces in the history of Europe and the Mediterranean World from prehistoric times to the Renaissance.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct oral and written historical arguments.
- evaluate and analyze diverse experiences and perspectives of multiple ethnic groups in European and Mediterranean history.
- demonstrate an understanding of the interconnectedness between European/Mediterranean history and global history.
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking and/or lived experience to contemporary issues.
HIST 302 History of Europe Since 1500
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L3 (effective Fall 2025); Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025)
- C-ID:C-ID HIST 180
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This is a study of European history from the Renaissance to the present. The course will focus on the political, economic, social, cultural, and intellectual forces that have contributed to the making of modern European societies. Students should expect to write a minimum of 3,000 words. This course was formerly known as History of Western Civilization.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify, explain, and evaluate the major historical forces in the history of Europe from the Renaissance to the present.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct oral and written historical arguments.
- evaluate and analyze diverse experiences and perspectives of multiple ethnic groups in European history.
- demonstrate an understanding of the interconnectedness between European and global history.
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking and/or lived experience to contemporary issues.
HIST 307 History of World Civilizations to 1500
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L3 (effective Fall 2025); Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
- C-ID:C-ID HIST 150
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course surveys world history to 1500 with an emphasis on the dynamic interaction of cultures and peoples. The course will emphasize the role of social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual forces as they shape the major world civilizations. It will also focus on the legacy of these civilizations and their contributions to our present cultures.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate breadth of knowledge of important social, economic, cultural, political, and intellectual currents in world history. (Chronology)
- evaluate and analyze diverse experiences and perspectives in world history through an examination of various historical sources. (Diversity)
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct historical arguments orally and in writing. (Historical Thinking)
- demonstrate an understanding of distinct local, regional, and global experiences, including the lived experiences of students, and their interconnectedness. (Citizenship)
HIST 308 History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L3 (effective Fall 2025); Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
- C-ID:C-ID HIST 160
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course is a survey of world history from 1500 to the present with an emphasis on the dynamic interaction of cultures and peoples. The focus is on the role played by social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual forces in shaping the major world civilizations, the legacies of these civilizations, and the on-going tension between tradition and modernity.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate breadth of knowledge of important social, economic, cultural, political, and intellectual currents in world history. (Chronology)
- evaluate and analyze diverse experiences and perspectives in world history through an examination of various historical sources. (Diversity)
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct historical arguments orally and in writing. (Historical Thinking)
- demonstrate an understanding of distinct local, regional, and global experiences, including the lived experiences of students, and their interconnectedness. (Citizenship)
HIST 310 History of the United States (To 1877)
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
- C-ID:C-ID HIST 130
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course surveys the history of the United States by examining its Native American, European, and African backgrounds beginning with prehistoric migrations of America's first inhabitants through the end of Reconstruction in 1877. This course emphasizes the roles played by cultural, economic, intellectual, political, and social institutions in American history, with an eye toward understanding the history of multiple ethnic groups in a comparative framework. Credit may be earned for History 310 or History 483, but not for both.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify, explain, and evaluate the major historical forces in United States history through Reconstruction.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct oral and written historical arguments.
- evaluate and analyze the diverse experiences and perspectives of multiple ethnic groups in United States history.
- demonstrate an understanding of the interconnectedness between the United States and global history.
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking and/or lived experience to contemporary issues.
HIST 311 History of the United States (1865 - Present)
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
- C-ID:C-ID HIST 140
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course covers the development of American Institutions and society from Reconstruction to the present and partially fulfills American Institutions requirements for California State University and the University of California. The course emphasizes the role played by political, economic, social, cultural, and intellectual forces on the culture and development of multiple ethnic groups in a comparative format. HIST 484 is the "honors" equivalent of HIST 311. Students eligible for the Honors Program may elect to take HIST 484 instead of History 311. Because of the close similarity of the courses credit may be earned for HIST 311 or for HIST 484 but not for both.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify, explain, and evaluate the major historical forces in United States history from 1865 to the present.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct oral and written historical arguments.
- evaluate and analyze the diverse experiences and perspectives of multiple ethnic groups in United States history.
- demonstrate an understanding of the interconnectedness between United States and global history.
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking and/or lived experience to contemporary issues.
HIST 320 History of the United States: African-American Emphasis
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
- C-ID:C-ID HIST 130
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course covers the development of American Institutions and society through Reconstruction and fulfills American Institutions requirements for California State University and the University of California. The course emphasizes the role played by political, economic, cultural, and intellectual forces in American society and the development of multiple ethnic groups in a comparative format. Beginning on the African Continent and with a discussion of the Trans-Saharan Trade, this course will also examine the origins of the Atlantic Slave Trade and its implications for North American labor systems, including slavery. The course pays particular attention to the ways in which African Americans and their lived experiences have influenced the formation and development of this nation; and examines the ways in which racial issues have shaped American society, culture, and politics. This course is designed to respect all students as human beings irrespective of race, creed, color, political affinity, socioeconomic class, gender, sexual preference, ability/disability, age, ethnicity, or culture.
Credit may be earned for HIST 320 or HIST 486, but not both.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify, explain, and evaluate the major historical forces in United States history through Reconstruction.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct oral and written historical arguments.
- evaluate and analyze the diverse experiences and perspectives of African Americans and other ethnic groups in United States history.
- demonstrate an understanding of the interconnectedness between the African American experience in the United States and global history.
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking and/or lived experience to contemporary issues.
HIST 321 History of the United States: African-American Emphasis
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
- C-ID:C-ID HIST 140
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course covers the development of American Institutions and society from Reconstruction to the present and partially fulfills American Institutions requirements for California State University and the University of California. The course emphasizes the role played by political, economic, cultural, and intellectual forces in American society and the development of multiple ethnic groups in a comparative format. Beginning with a review of the Civil War, HIST 321 closely examines the Reconstruction Era, the societal "place" of African Americans, the development of "Jim Crow" segregation, and the subsequent legal demise of segregation in American life. The course pays particular attention to the ways in which African Americans and their lived experiences have influenced the formation and development of this nation; and examines the ways in which racial issues have shaped American society, culture, and politics. This course is designed to respect all students as human beings irrespective of race, creed, color, political affinity, socioeconomic class, gender, sexual preference, ability/disability, age, ethnicity, or culture. Credit may be earned for HIST 321 or HIST 487, but not both.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify, explain, and evaluate the major historical forces in United States history from 1865 to the present.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct oral and written historical arguments.
- evaluate and analyze the diverse experiences and perspectives of African Americans and other ethnic groups in United States history.
- demonstrate an understanding of the interconnectedness between the African American experience in the United States and global history.
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking and/or lived experience to contemporary issues.
HIST 327 History of the Chicano/Mexican American
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:UC
- General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course examines the history of Chicanos/Mexican Americans in North America. It explores pre-Columbian civilizations and the experiences of Chicanos/Mexican Americans within the United States from the colonial period to the present. This course investigates the social, political, economic, legal, and cultural experiences of Chicanos/Mexican Americans and their contributions to American institutions.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify, explain, and evaluate the major historical forces as experienced by Chicanos/Mexican Americans.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct oral and written historical arguments.
- evaluate and analyze the diverse experiences and perspectives of Chicanos/Mexican Americans through an examination of conflicting narratives and power imbalances.
- evaluate and analyze the interconnectedness between the United States, Mexican, and global history.
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking and/or lived experience to contemporary issues.
HIST 344 Survey of California History: A Multicultural Perspective
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L3 (effective Fall 2025); Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course is a survey of the history of California with an emphasis on the evolution of the state as a multicultural society, beginning with Native Californian cultures prior to contact with Europeans and continuing to the present. Above all, the course examines, compares, and evaluates the historical experiences of Native Californian, Spanish, Mexican, Asian, African American, European American, and other cultural groups and the role the dynamic interaction of those groups has played in creating contemporary realities in California. Field trips to local sites of historical significance may be included.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify, explain, and evaluate major historical forces in California history.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct oral and written historical arguments.
- evaluate and analyze the diverse experiences and perspectives of multiple ethnic groups in California history.
- identify and analyze the historical origins and evolution of California’s multicultural society.
- evaluate and analyze of the interconnectedness of California history, US history, and global history.
- examine the origins and development of California's constitution, including the constitutional revision in 1878, and Progressive Era reforms in the early 20th century (especially the nonpartisan ballot, and the initiative, referendum, and recall process).
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking, and/or personal lived experience to contemporary issues.
HIST 360 History of African Civilizations
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course is an introductory survey of African history from prehistory to the present. Major topics will include the rise of societies and states in Africa to 1500 CE, the introduction of Christianity and Islam, the Atlantic slave trade, European colonialism, and the emergence of nation states in modern Africa. The course examines the development of social, political, and economic institutions in Africa, the interactions of peoples and cultures, and Africa's place in global history.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify, explain, and evaluate the major historical forces in African history.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct oral and written historical arguments.
- incorporate and synthesize an understanding of indigenous political, social, and religious institutions in the study of African history.
- evaluate and analyze the diverse experiences and perspectives of multiple ethnic groups in African history.
- evaluate and analyze the interconnectedness between African and global history.
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking and/or lived experience to issues in contemporary Africa.
HIST 364 Asian Civilization
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L3 (effective Fall 2025); Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course surveys Asian civilizations to 1600 with an emphasis on East Asia and South Asia. The course focuses on the major social, cultural, economic, and political transformations of Asia, particularly highlighting the influence of these peoples and states on each other and the world. The course will provide students with a historical understanding of topics such as: the rise of complex societies, states, and empires across Asia; the relationship between settlement-based civilizations and the herding civilizations of Central Asia; the emergence of various philosophies, religions, and identities across Asia; Asian technology and innovations; the impact of the Mongol Empire; and the changing relationship of Asia to the wider world.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate breadth of knowledge of important social, economic, cultural, political, and intellectual currents in Asian history through 1600.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct oral and written historical arguments on Asian history through 1600.
- evaluate and analyze diverse experiences and perspectives in Asian history through 1600.
- evaluate and analyze the interconnectedness between Asian and global history through 1600.
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking and/or lived experience to contemporary issues in Asia.
HIST 365 Asian Civilization
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course surveys Asian civilizations from 1600 with an emphasis on East Asia and South Asia. The course focuses on the major social, cultural, economic, and political transformations of Asia since 1600, particularly highlighting the influence of these peoples and states on each other and the world. The course will provide students with a historical understanding of topics such as: internal and external pressures on Asian states and peoples, such as European and U.S. imperialism; the rise and transformation of Asian nationalisms and nationalist movements; the impact of modern wars and revolutions on Asia; and the relationship between Asia and the wider world from 1600 to the present.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate breadth of knowledge of important social, economic, cultural, political, and intellectual currents in Asian history since 1600.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct oral and written historical arguments on Asian history since 1600.
- evaluate and analyze diverse experiences and perspectives in Asian history since 1600.
- evaluate and analyze the interconnectedness between Asian and global history since 1600.
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking and/or lived experience to contemporary issues in Asia.
HIST 373 History of Mexico
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L3 (effective Fall 2025); Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This general survey of Mexican history introduces the cultural, economic, political, and social factors that have shaped Mexico from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Topics of study include pre-Columbian civilizations such as the Olmecs, Maya, and Aztecs and their cultural contributions through architecture and fine arts, the Spanish conquest, colonial New Spain, race, class, and gender in Mexican society, wars of independence and nation building, foreign invasions by the United States and France, the age of Porfirio Diaz, the Revolution of 1910, the modernization of Mexico, and U.S.-Mexico relations.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify, explain, and evaluate the major historical forces in Mexican history from the pre-Columbian era to the present.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct oral and written historical arguments.
- evaluate and analyze diverse experiences and perspectives in Mexican history.
- demonstrate an understanding of the interconnectedness between Mexican, continental, and global history.
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking, and/or personal lived experience to contemporary issues.
HIST 375 The History of Modern Latin America and Caribbean
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course offers a general survey of Latin America and Caribbean history from the 19th century to the present, with focus on social, political, economic, and cultural developments. Course themes include the complex and gradual process of nation building, the region's incorporation into the global economy, the impact this has had on development and consequential nationalistic re-assertions, the way in which notions of race, class, and gender have informed these processes; the politics of populism, revolution, dictatorship and democracy; and the complex relationship Latin America and the Caribbean share with the United States.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify, explain, and evaluate the major historical forces in Latin America and Caribbean history since Independence.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct historical arguments orally and/or in writing.
- evaluate and analyze diverse experiences and perspectives in Latin America and Caribbean history.
- analyze Latin America and Caribbean societies in a comparative context to understand the historical construction of differences and similarities (e.g. race, class, gender, etc.) among groups and regions.
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking and/or lived experience to contemporary issues.
HIST 380 History of the Middle East
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course surveys the history of the Middle East (Southwest Asia) and North Africa with emphasis on the period from the 6th century CE (AD) to the present. The course focuses on the major social, economic, political, and cultural transformations of the region, while taking into account both regional and global contexts of interaction and change in a comparative format. This course will provide students with a historical understanding of the impact of European colonialism, the discovery of petroleum and its consequences, the Palestinian struggle, and the role played by the United States in the region.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate breadth of knowledge of important social, economic, cultural, political, and intellectual currents in the History of Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA).
- evaluate and analyze diverse experiences and perspectives in SWANA history and culture through an examination of a variety of sources and experiences.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct historical arguments.
- compare, examine, and understand the historical interactions of people in SWANA with peoples and cultures in other parts of the world.
- examine the role of the global economy, natural resources, and geopolitical considerations on the development of the modern SWANA region.
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking and/or lived experience to contemporary issues.
HIST 381 Modern Palestinian History and Culture
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course is an introduction to modern Palestinian history and culture. After establishing the ancient historical context of Palestine at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and the Mediterranean and as an early center of agriculture and civilization, this course focuses mainly on 16th century Ottoman rule to the present. The course covers the impacts of Ottoman rule, the pressures of British and French imperialism, the British Mandate over Palestine, the establishment of the state of Israel, and current Palestinian realities. Palestine's social and cultural diversity, as well as its place in the imagination of people and movements outside the region, is an important part of its history.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate breadth of knowledge of important social, economic, cultural, political, and intellectual currents in modern Palestinian history and culture.
- evaluate and analyze diverse experiences and perspectives in modern Palestinian history and culture through an examination of a variety of sources and experiences.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct historical arguments.
- recognize the various contending and conflicting regional and global forces on Palestinian society in a comparative global context.
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking and/or lived experience to contemporary issues.
HIST 483 History of the United States - Honors
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
- C-ID:C-ID HIST 130
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course surveys the history of the United States by examining its Native American, European, and African backgrounds, beginning with Indigenous peoples before 1492 and ending with the collapse of Reconstruction in 1877. This course emphasizes the roles played by cultural, economic, intellectual, political, and social institutions in American history, with an eye toward understanding the history of multiple ethnic groups in a comparative framework. The class is conducted in a seminar format and uses an intensive instructional methodology that is designed to challenge motivated students. Because of the similarity of the courses, credit may be earned for only one of the following courses: History 310, 320, 483, or 486.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify, explain, and evaluate the major historical forces in United States history through Reconstruction.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct oral and written historical arguments.
- evaluate and analyze diverse experiences and perspectives of multiple ethnic groups in United States history.
- demonstrate an understanding of the interconnectedness between United States and global history.
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking and/or lived experience to contemporary issues.
HIST 484 History of the United States - Honors
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
- C-ID:C-ID HIST 140
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course is an introduction to the study of American history from 1865 to the present day. It is a seminar-style honors course that uses an intensive instructional methodology that is designed to challenge motivated students and cultivate advanced critical thinking skills. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role played by the complex interrelationships of political, economic, social, and cultural forces in United States history after the Civil War and the role played by multiple ethnic groups as well. This course is not open to students who have completed HIST 311.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify, explain, and evaluate the major historical forces in United States history from 1865 to the present.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct oral and written historical arguments.
- evaluate and analyze the diverse experiences and perspectives of multiple ethnic groups in United States history.
- demonstrate an understanding of the interconnectedness between United States and global history.
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking, and/or personal lived experience to contemporary issues.
HIST 486 History of the United States: African American Emphasis - Honors
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
- C-ID:C-ID HIST 130
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course covers the development of American Institutions and society through Reconstruction and fulfills American Institutions requirements for California State University and the University of California. The course emphasizes the role played by political, economic, cultural, and intellectual forces in American society and the development of multiple ethnic groups in a comparative format. Beginning on the African Continent and with a discussion of the Trans-Saharan Trade, this course will also examine the origins of the Atlantic Slave Trade and its implications for North American labor systems, including slavery. The course pays particular attention to the ways in which African Americans and their lived experiences have influenced the formation and development of this nation; and examines the ways in which racial issues have shaped American society, culture, and politics. This class is conducted in a seminar format and uses intensive instructional methodology that is designed to challenge motivated students.
Honors courses are open to students who demonstrate an ability to write carefully reasoned, well-organized essays of varying lengths, are prepared to make clear oral presentations in class, and can actively contribute to seminar discussions. This course is designed to respect all students as human beings irrespective of race, creed, color, political affinity, socioeconomic class, gender, sexual preference, ability/disability, age, ethnicity, or culture. Credit may be earned for HIST 320 or HIST 486, but not both.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify, explain, and evaluate the major historical forces in United States history through Reconstruction.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct oral and written historical arguments.
- evaluate and analyze the diverse experiences and perspectives of African Americans and other ethnic groups in United States history.
- demonstrate an understanding of the interconnectedness between the African American experience in the United States and global history.
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking and/or lived experience to contemporary issues.
HIST 487 History of the United States: African American Emphasis - Honors
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 3B (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
- C-ID:C-ID HIST 140
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course covers the development of American Institutions and society from Reconstruction to the present and partially fulfills American Institutions requirements for California State University and the University of California. The course emphasizes the role played by political, economic, cultural, and intellectual forces in American society and the development of multiple ethnic groups in a comparative format. Beginning with a review of the Civil War, HIST 487 closely examines the Reconstruction Era, the societal "place" of African Americans, the development of "Jim Crow" segregation, and the subsequent legal demise of segregation in American life. The course pays particular attention to the ways in which African Americans and their lived experiences have influenced the formation and development of this nation; and examines the ways in which racial issues have shaped American society, culture, and politics. This course is designed to respect all students as human beings irrespective of race, creed, color, political affinity, socioeconomic class, gender, sexual preference, ability/disability, age, ethnicity, or culture.
This class is conducted in a seminar format and uses intensive instructional methodology that is designed to challenge motivated students.
Honors courses are open to students who demonstrate an ability to write carefully reasoned, well-organized essays of varying lengths, are prepared to make clear oral presentations in class, and can actively contribute to seminar discussions. Credit may be earned for HIST 487 or HIST 321, but not both.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify, explain, and evaluate the major historical forces in United States history from 1865 to the present.
- critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct oral and written historical arguments.
- evaluate and analyze the diverse experiences and perspectives of African Americans and other ethnic groups in United States history.
- demonstrate an understanding of the interconnectedness between the African American experience in the United States and global history.
- apply historical knowledge, historical thinking and/or lived experience to contemporary issues.
HIST 494 Topics in History
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Hours:9 - 72 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
The content of this course will differ each time the course is offered. The objective is to examine various issues of historical significance. U.C. transfer credit will be awarded only after the course has been evaluated by the enrolling U.C. campus. The units completed for this course cannot be counted toward the minimum 60 units required for admission.
HIST 495 Independent Studies in History
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
An independent studies project involves an individual student or a small group of students who wish to study, research, and/or pursue historical topics beyond those covered in regularly offered courses. This course will allow students to study specific topics and gain new perspectives in the discipline. U.C. transfer credit will be awarded only after the course has been evaluated by the enrolling U.C. campus. The units completed for this course cannot be counted toward the minimum 60 units required for admission.
HIST 499 Experimental Offering in History
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
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