Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation for a history degree, an emphasis or option within a history degree, or a degree considered similar to history at a California State University (CSU) campus.
Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a history major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to do the following:
Required Core: 6 units | ||
HIST 110 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
or HIST 110H | United States History to 1877 (Honors) | |
HIST 111 | United States History Since 1877 | 3 |
or HIST 111H | United States History Since 1877 (Honors) | |
List A: 6 units. Select Group 1 or Group 2. | 6 | |
Group 1 | ||
World History to 1500 | ||
or HIST 100H | World History to 1500 (Honors) | |
World History Since 1500 | ||
or HIST 101H | World History Since 1500 (Honors) | |
Group 2 | ||
Early European History and Culture | ||
or HIST 103H | Early European History and Culture (Honors) | |
Modern European History and Culture | ||
or HIST 104H | Modern European History and Culture (Honors) | |
List B: 6-7 units. Select one course from each Area. | 6-7 | |
Area 1: 3-4 units. | ||
Elementary French (First Semester) | ||
Elementary French (Second Semester) | ||
Intermediate French (Third Semester) | ||
Intermediate French (Fourth Semester) | ||
Elementary German (First Semester) | ||
Elementary German (Second Semester) | ||
Intermediate German (Third Semester) | ||
History of the Modern Middle East | ||
or HIST 102H | History of the Modern Middle East (Honors) | |
East Asian Societies | ||
Women in American History | ||
or HIST 115H | Women in American History (Honors) | |
History of the Americas to 1830 | ||
or HIST 116H | History of the Americas to 1830 (Honors) | |
History of the Americas Since 1830 | ||
or HIST 117H | History of the Americas Since 1830 (Honors) | |
Mexican American History Through 1877 | ||
or HIST 141H | Mexican American History Through 1877 (Honors) | |
Mexican American History Since 1877 | ||
or HIST 142H | Mexican American History Since 1877 (Honors) | |
African American History to 1877 | ||
or HIST 145H | African American History to 1877 (Honors) | |
African American History Since 1877 | ||
or HIST 146H | African American History Since 1877 (Honors) | |
Elementary Italian (First Semester) | ||
Elementary Italian (Second Semester) | ||
Intermediate Italian (Third Semester) | ||
Intermediate Italian (Fourth Semester) | ||
Elementary Japanese (First Semester) | ||
Elementary Japanese (Second Semester) | ||
Intermediate Japanese (Third Semester) | ||
Intermediate Japanese (Fourth Semester) | ||
Elementary Spanish (First Semester) | ||
Elementary Spanish (Second Semester) | ||
Intermediate Spanish (Third Semester) | ||
Intermediate Spanish (Fourth Semester) | ||
Area 2: 3 units. | ||
Any history course not used above. | ||
History of the Modern Middle East | ||
or HIST 102H | History of the Modern Middle East (Honors) | |
History of England | ||
or HIST 105H | History of England (Honors) | |
East Asian Societies | ||
Women in American History | ||
or HIST 115H | Women in American History (Honors) | |
History of the Americas to 1830 | ||
or HIST 116H | History of the Americas to 1830 (Honors) | |
History of the Americas Since 1830 | ||
or HIST 117H | History of the Americas Since 1830 (Honors) | |
Mexican American History Through 1877 | ||
or HIST 141H | Mexican American History Through 1877 (Honors) | |
Mexican American History Since 1877 | ||
or HIST 142H | Mexican American History Since 1877 (Honors) | |
African American History to 1877 | ||
or HIST 145H | African American History to 1877 (Honors) | |
African American History Since 1877 | ||
or HIST 146H | African American History Since 1877 (Honors) | |
California History | ||
Total Units | 18-19 |
All courses listed above can also be used in specific general education categories on the CSU-GE (Plan B) or IGETC (Plan C) general education patterns. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses for required general education categories that may also be used to complete the degree requirements.
NOTE: Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.
How to Read Course Descriptions
For more detailed information about a course, such as its content, objectives, and fulfillment of a degree, certificate, or general education requirement, please see the official course outline of record, available on the Courses and Programs webpage.
HIST 100: World History to 1500
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 100H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course traces the historical development of the world to 1500. It emphasizes the interaction between the environment and people, the development of religious and philosophical systems, and the internal evolution and interaction within and among cultures. Students experience a variety of learning techniques designed to promote greater cross-cultural understanding. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 100 or HIST 100H. C-ID HIST-150.
HIST 100H: World History to 1500 (Honors)
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 100.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course emphasizes the historical interaction between the environment and people, the development of religious and philosophical systems, and the internal evolution and interaction within and among cultures from early civilizations to 1500. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for students through challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 100 or HIST 100H. C-ID HIST-150.
HIST 101: World History Since 1500
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 101H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course traces the historical development of the world since 1500. It emphasizes the relationship between technology and society, the development of rationalism and imperialism, and the movement toward independent nationhood and global interdependence. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 101 or HIST 101H. C-ID HIST-160.
HIST 101H: World History Since 1500 (Honors)
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 101.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course emphasizes the historical interaction between the environment and people, the development of religious and philosophical systems, and the internal evolution and interaction within and among cultures from 1500 to present. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for students through challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 101 or HIST 101H. C-ID HIST-160.
HIST 102: History of the Modern Middle East
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 102H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course surveys of modern Middle Eastern history from Napoleon's invasion of Egypt in 1798 until the present time. Topics include the Ottoman Empire, World War One and the making of the modern Middle East, the Arab/Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Islamist movements, the Iranian Revolution, the U.S. in the Middle East, and the Arab uprisings in the early twenty-first century. The course emphasizes giving students the necessary historical background to understand current events in the Middle East. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 102 or HIST 102H.
HIST 102H: History of the Modern Middle East (Honors)
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 102.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall odd years
This course surveys modern Middle Eastern history from Napoleon's invasion of Egypt in 1798 until the present time. Topics include the Ottoman Empire, World War One and the making of the modern Middle East, the Arab/Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Islamist movements, the Iranian Revolution, the U.S. in the Middle East, and the Arab uprisings in the early twenty-first century. The course emphasizes giving students the necessary historical background to understanding current events in the Middle East. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for students through challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 102 or HIST 102H.
HIST 103: Early European History and Culture
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 103H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course covers the history of Western civilization from earliest times to 1648 with an emphasis on Western culture and humanities. It explores social, economic, political, and artistic trends as well as the history of gender, sexuality, and ideas during the ancient and medieval eras. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 103 or HIST 103H. C-ID HIST-170.
HIST 103H: Early European History and Culture (Honors)
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 103.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course covers the history of Western civilization from earliest times to 1648 with an emphasis on Western culture and humanities. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience through challenging coursework, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 103 or HIST 103H. C-ID HIST-170.
HIST 104: Modern European History and Culture
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 104H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course covers the history of Western civilization from 1648 to contemporary times with an emphasis on Western culture and humanities. It explores social, economic, political, intellectual, and artistic trends as well as the history of gender, sexuality, and culture during the early modern, modern, and contemporary eras. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 104 or HIST 104H. C-ID HIST-180.
HIST 104H: Modern European History and Culture (Honors)
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 104.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course covers the history of Western civilization from 1648 to contemporary times with an emphasis on Western culture and humanities. As an honors course, it offers students an enriched experience through challenging coursework, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 104 or HIST 104H. C-ID HIST-180.
HIST 105: History of England
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 105H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course examines the cultural, social, political, economic, intellectual, and diplomatic history of England from earliest times to the present. Topics include the creation of Britain, Viking and Roman influence, feudalism, commercialism, empire, world wars, Soviet relations, and contemporary developments. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 105 or HIST 105H.
HIST 105H: History of England (Honors)
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 105.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring
This course examines the cultural, social, political, economic, intellectual, and diplomatic history of England from earliest times to the present. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for students through challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 105 or HIST 105H.
HIST 107: East Asian Societies
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
This course surveys East Asian history from its earliest origins to the present. It examines the social, political, and economic foundations of China, Japan, and Korea and their connection to other countries in the region using historical, religious, and literary documents.
HIST 110: United States History to 1877
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 110H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course covers the history of the United States from the early cultures to Reconstruction. It emphasizes political, economic, social, and cultural developments. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141/HIST 141H & HIST 142/HIST 142H; or HIST 145/HIST 145H & HIST 146/HIST 146H. C-ID HIST-130.
HIST 110H: United States History to 1877 (Honors)
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 110.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course covers the history of the United States from the early cultures to Reconstruction. It emphasizes political, economic, social, and cultural developments. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for students through challenging coursework, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141/HIST 141H & HIST 142/HIST 142H; or HIST 145/HIST 145H & HIST 146/HIST 146H. C-ID HIST-130.
HIST 111: United States History Since 1877
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 111H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course covers the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the United States since Reconstruction. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141/HIST 141H & HIST 142/HIST 142H; or HIST 145/HIST 145H & HIST 146/HIST 146H. C-ID HIST-140.
HIST 111H: United States History Since 1877 (Honors)
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 111.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course covers the political, social, economic and cultural history of the United States since Reconstruction. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for students through challenging coursework, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141/HIST 141H & HIST 142/HIST 142H; or HIST 145/HIST 145H & HIST 146/HIST 146H. C-ID HIST-140.
HIST 113: American Military History
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 113H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
This course surveys American military history from the colonial period to the present. It emphasizes the institutional, technological, social, political, and cultural contexts in times of peace and conflict. The course reviews all major American conflicts and emphasizes the military's influence upon foreign policy, domestic affairs, and diplomacy. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 113 or HIST 113H.
HIST 113H: American Military History (Honors)
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 113.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
This course surveys American military history from the colonial period to the present. It emphasizes the institutional, technological, social, political, and cultural contexts in times of peace and conflict. The course reviews all major American conflicts and emphasizes the military's influence upon foreign policy, domestic affairs, and diplomacy. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for students through challenging coursework, an emphasis on using sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 113 or HIST 113H.
HIST 115: Women in American History
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 115H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course surveys the history of women in America from the colonial period to the present. It emphasizes the historical roles of women in the family, community, labor force, and political system. The course also emphasizes the similarities and differences based on class, race, and ethnic identities. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 115 or HIST 115H.
HIST 115H: Women in American History (Honors)
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 115.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course surveys the history of women in America from the colonial period to the present. It emphasizes the historical roles of women in the family, community, labor force, and political system. The course also emphasizes similarities and differences based on class, race, and ethnic identities. As an honors course, it allows students an expanded analysis of lecture subjects and opportunities to conduct research in relevant areas of interest. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 115 or HIST 115H.
HIST 116: History of the Americas to 1830
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 116H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
This course surveys the histories of the American continent as an integrated whole. It examines major pre-Columbian Indian cultures, Native American heritage, European exploration, conquest, and colonization, and the growth of independence movements. It also studies the diverse cultures, societies, economies, political structures, and constitutions of Latin America, Canada, and the United States from a comparative perspective. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 116 or HIST 116H.
HIST 116H: History of the Americas to 1830 (Honors)
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 116.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course surveys the histories of the American continent as an integrated whole. It studies the diverse cultures, societies, economies, political structures, and constitutions of Latin America, Canada, and the United States from a comparative perspective. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for students through challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 116 or HIST 116H.
HIST 117: History of the Americas Since 1830
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 117H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
This course presents an integrated history of American nations in the modern period. It emphasizes the American histories of the 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries including Latin American wars of independence, U.S. foreign policy with Latin America, Canada's relations with the Western hemisphere, Latin American society in the 20th century, and the impact of globalization on the American continent. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 117 or HIST 117H.
HIST 117H: History of the Americas Since 1830 (Honors)
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 117.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
This course presents an integrated history of American nations in the modern period. It emphasizes the American histories of the 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries including Latin American wars of independence, U.S. foreign policy with Latin America, Canada's relations with the Western hemisphere, Latin American society in the 20th century, and the impact of globalization on the American continent.As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for students through challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 117 or HIST 117H.
HIST 141: Mexican American History Through 1877
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 141H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course emphasizes a Chicano/a, Latino/a perspective as it examines Mexican American history through the Mexican- American War and the late nineteenth century. It focuses on major political, social, economic, and cultural factors and explores the roles played by the diverse peoples and cultures who shared in the development of US history. The course emphasizes the contributions of ancient Indians and civilizations and the influences of Spanish institutions and cultures. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141/HIST 141H & HIST 142/HIST 142H; or HIST 145/HIST 145H & HIST 146/HIST 146H.
HIST 141H: Mexican American History Through 1877 (Honors)
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 141.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring
This course emphasizes a Chicano/a, Latino/a perspective as it examines Mexican American history through the Mexican- American War and the late nineteenth century. It focuses on major political, social, economic, and cultural factors and explores the roles played by the diverse peoples and cultures who shared in the development of US history. The course emphasizes the contributions of ancient Indians and civilizations and the influences of Spanish institutions and cultures. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for students through challenging coursework, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141/HIST 141H & HIST 142/HIST 142H; or HIST 145/HIST 145H & HIST 146/HIST 146H.
HIST 142: Mexican American History Since 1877
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 142H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present emphasizes the Chicano/a, Latino/a experience. It explores the economic, social, cultural, and political developments and impacts on diverse peoples of the US with an emphasis on the Mexican American experience. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141/HIST 141H & HIST 142/HIST 142H; or HIST 145/HIST 145H & HIST 146/HIST 146H.
HIST 142H: Mexican American History Since 1877 (Honors)
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 142.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring
This history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present emphasizes the Chicano/a, Latino/a experience. It explores the economic, social, cultural, and political developments and impacts on diverse peoples of the US with an emphasis on the Mexican American experience. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for students through challenging coursework, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141/HIST 141H & HIST 142/HIST 142H; or HIST 145/HIST 145H & HIST 146/HIST 146H.
HIST 145: African American History to 1877
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 145H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
This course covers the historical development of the role of African Americans in US history from colonial origins through Reconstruction. It emphasizes the Black experience within political, social, economic, and cultural frameworks. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141/HIST 141H & HIST 142/HIST 142H; or HIST 145/HIST 145H & HIST 146/HIST 146H.
HIST 145H: African American History to 1877 (Honors)
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 145.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring
This course covers the historical development of the role of African Americans in US history from colonial origins through Reconstruction. It emphasizes the Black experience within political, social, economic, and cultural frameworks. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for students through challenging coursework, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141/HIST 141H & HIST 142/HIST 142H; or HIST 145/HIST 145H & HIST 146/HIST 146H.
HIST 146: African American History Since 1877
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 146H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
This course covers the historical development of the role of African Americans in United States history from Reconstruction to the present. It emphasizes the Black experience within political, social, economic, and cultural frameworks. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141/HIST 141H & HIST 142/HIST 142H; or HIST 145/HIST 145H & HIST 146/HIST 146H.
HIST 146H: African American History Since 1877 (Honors)
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in HIST 146.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring
This course covers the historical development of the role of African Americans in United States history from Reconstruction to the present. It emphasizes the Black experience within political, social, economic, and cultural frameworks. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for students through challenging coursework, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141/HIST 141H & HIST 142/HIST 142H; or HIST 145/HIST 145H & HIST 146/HIST 146H.
HIST 165: California History
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring even years
This course addresses the social, economic, political, and cultural history of California. It begins with an overview of the indigenous, Native American population and continues through the Spanish, Mexican, and American eras. Topics covered include studies of the mission era, pastoral era, gold rush, railroad era, development and modification of the California Constitution, and the rise of modern industries, such as aerospace and information technologies.
HIST 292: Internship Studies
Units: 0.5-14
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Complete 54 hours of work per unit, paid or unpaid.
Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Center approval. Fourteen unit maximum in any combination of work experience education and/or internship studies per semester.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course provides students the opportunity to apply the theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship position in a professional setting under the instruction of a faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students must develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a new site upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance.
HIST 296: Topics in History
Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: To be arranged
This course gives students an opportunity to study topics in History that are not included in regular course offerings. Each Topics course is announced, described, and given its own title and 296 number designation in the class schedule.
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