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History

The study of history is the endeavor to understand the presentby becoming knowledgeable about the past. As the contextof all human activity, history gives students the depth neededto understand society and their place in it. Students may takecourses to prepare for a major in history or to fulfill generaleducation requirements. A bachelor's degree in history canlead to a career in business administration, law, teaching,social services, journalism, finance, law enforcement, publicrelations, advertising, or government service.

Academic and Career Pathway: Social and BehavioralSciences

Contact InformationChair: Robert BondDean: Dana Smithwww.miracosta.edu/HIST

Department: HistoryOffice: Building OC3100,760.795.6871

Full-Time FacultyRobert BondBrad ByromLesley Doig

Lisa M. LaneChristopher Sleeper

Associate DegreesAssociate in Arts DegreeHistory for TransferStudents completing this associate degree will have completedlower-division major preparation for a history degree, anemphasis or option within a history degree, or a degreeconsidered similar to history at a California State University(CSU) campus. Following transfer to a participating CSUcampus, students will be required to complete no morethan 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, someCSU campuses may require additional lower-division majorpreparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparationfor students transferring to a CSU campus not acceptingthis degree or to a university or college that is not part ofthe CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCostacounselor for further information regarding the most efficient

pathway to transfer as a history major and to determine whichCSU campuses are participating in this program.

 To complete the degree, students must fulfill the followingrequirements:

Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.Complete all courses required in the major with a “C” or ’P’or better.Complete the CSU-GE (Plan B) or IGETC (Plan C)* generaleducation pattern.Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable GPA of 2.0.Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCostaCollege.

* Students completing IGETC may be awarded the degree,but they must complete a course from Area IC: OralCommunication to meet CSU admission requirements.

Program Student Learning Outcome Statement

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to

construct a historical thesis that could be supported byselected primary sources from the era covered by thecourse.articulate the causal and/or consequential elements of anevent from the era covered by the course.

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 *

HIST 100 World History to 1500 **

or HIST 100H World History to 1500 (Honors)

HIST 101 World History Since 1500 **

or HIST 101H World History Since 1500 (Honors)

Group 2

HIST 103 Early European History and Culture**

or HIST 103H Early European History and Culture(Honors)

HIST 104 Modern European History andCulture **

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. *

FREN 101 Elementary French (First Semester)

FREN 102 Elementary French (SecondSemester)

FREN 201 Intermediate French (ThirdSemester)

FREN 202 Intermediate French (FourthSemester)

GRMN 101 Elementary German (First Semester)

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GRMN 102 Elementary German (SecondSemester)

GRMN 201 Intermediate German (ThirdSemester)

HIST 102 History of the Modern Middle East

or HIST 102H History of the Modern Middle East (Honors)

HIST 107 East Asian Societies

HIST 115 Women in American History

or HIST 115H Women in American History (Honors)

HIST 116 History of the Americas to 1830 **

or HIST 116H History of the Americas to 1830 (Honors)

HIST 117 History of the Americas Since 1830 **

or HIST 117H History of the Americas Since 1830(Honors)

HIST 141 Mexican American History Through1877 **

or HIST 141H Mexican American History Through 1877(Honors)

HIST 142 Mexican American History Since1877 **

or HIST 142H Mexican American History Since 1877(Honors)

HIST 145 African American History to 1877 **

or HIST 145H African American History to 1877 (Honors)

HIST 146 African American History Since 1877**

or HIST 146H African American History Since 1877(Honors)

ITAL 101 Elementary Italian (First Semester)

ITAL 102 Elementary Italian (SecondSemester)

ITAL 103 Elementary Italian for Spanishspeakers (First Semester)

ITAL 201 Intermediate Italian (Third Semester)

ITAL 202 Intermediate Italian (FourthSemester)

JAPN 101 Elementary Japanese (FirstSemester)

JAPN 102 Elementary Japanese (SecondSemester)

JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese (ThirdSemester)

JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese (FourthSemester)

SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish (First Semester)

SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish (SecondSemester)

SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish (ThirdSemester)

SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish (FourthSemester)

Area 2: 3 units.

Any history course not used above.

HIST 102 History of the Modern Middle East

or HIST 102H History of the Modern Middle East (Honors)

HIST 105 History of England

or HIST 105H History of England (Honors)

HIST 106 History of Technology

or HIST 106H History of Technology (Honors)

HIST 107 East Asian Societies

HIST 115 Women in American History

or HIST 115H Women in American History (Honors)

HIST 116 History of the Americas to 1830 **

or HIST 116H History of the Americas to 1830 (Honors)

HIST 117 History of the Americas Since 1830 **

or HIST 117H History of the Americas Since 1830(Honors)

HIST 141 Mexican American History Through1877 **

or HIST 141H Mexican American History Through 1877(Honors)

HIST 142 Mexican American History Since1877 **

or HIST 142H Mexican American History Since 1877(Honors)

HIST 145 African American History to 1877 **

or HIST 145H African American History to 1877 (Honors)

HIST 146 African American History Since 1877**

or HIST 146H African American History Since 1877(Honors)

HIST 165 California History

Total Units 18-19

* List A, Group 1 courses are preferred by San Diego StateUniversity; List B, Area 1 language courses are preferred bySan Diego State University.

** CSU San Marcos requires 12 units of history courses forrequired major preparation. These courses can be used tomeet that requirement and should be part of the selectedcourses for this degree. For more information on this majorat CSUSM, please refer to the articulation agreement atassist.org.

All courses listed above can also be used in specific generaleducation categories on the CSU-GE (Plan B) or IGETC (Plan C)general education patterns. To ensure this degree is completedwith no more than 60 units, students should select courses forrequired general education categories that may also be usedto complete the degree requirements.

NOTE: Students are strongly advised to select courses thatmeet lower-division major preparation requirements at theirtransfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, andAmerican Ideals requirement prior to transfer.

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CoursesHIST 100: World History to 1500Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 100H.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course traces the historical development of the world to1500. It emphasizes the interaction between the environmentand people, the development of religious and philosophicalsystems, and the internal evolution and interaction within andamong cultures. Students experience a variety of learningtechniques designed to promote greater cross-culturalunderstanding. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 100 orHIST 100H. C-ID HIST-150.

HIST 100H: World History to 1500 (Honors)Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 100.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course emphasizes the historical interaction betweenthe environment and people, the development of religiousand philosophical systems, and the internal evolution andinteraction within and among cultures from early civilizationsto 1500. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experiencefor highly motivated students through challenging coursework, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, andthe development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDITLIMITATION: Credit for HIST 100 or HIST 100H. C-ID HIST-150.

HIST 101: World History Since 1500Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 101H.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course traces the historical development of the world since1500. It emphasizes the relationship between technology andsociety, the development of rationalism and imperialism, andthe movement toward independent nationhood and globalinterdependence. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 101 orHIST 101H. C-ID HIST-160.

HIST 101H: World History Since 1500 (Honors)Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 101.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course emphasizes the historical interaction betweenthe environment and people, the development of religiousand philosophical systems, and the internal evolution andinteraction within and among cultures from 1500 to present. Asan honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highlymotivated students through challenging course work, emphasison the use of sources as evidence, and the development ofanalytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit forHIST 101 or HIST 101H. C-ID HIST-160.

HIST 102: History of the Modern Middle EastUnits: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 102H.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

This course surveys of modern Middle Eastern history fromNapoleon's invasion of Egypt in 1798 until the present time.Topics include the Ottoman Empire, World War One and themaking 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 earlytwenty-first century. The course emphasizes giving students thenecessary historical background to understand current eventsin the Middle East. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 102 orHIST 102H.

HIST 102H: History of the Modern Middle East (Honors)Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 102.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall odd years

This course surveys modern Middle Eastern history fromNapoleon's invasion of Egypt in 1798 until the present time.Topics include the Ottoman Empire, World War One and themaking of the modern Middle East, the Arab/Palestinian-Israeliconflict, Islamist movements, the Iranian Revolution, the U.S. inthe Middle East, and the Arab uprisings in the early twenty-firstcentury. The course emphasizes giving students the necessaryhistorical background to understanding current events inthe Middle East. As an honors course, it offers an enrichedexperience for highly motivated students through challengingcourse work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence,and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDITLIMITATION: Credit for HIST 102 or HIST 102H.

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HIST 103: Early European History and CultureUnits: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 103H.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course covers the history of Western civilization fromearliest times to 1648 with an emphasis on Western culture andhumanities. It explores social, economic, political, and artistictrends as well as the history of gender, sexuality, and ideasduring 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: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 103.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course covers the history of Western civilization fromearliest times to 1648 with an emphasis on Western cultureand humanities. As an honors course, it offers an enrichedexperience for highly motivated students through challengingcourse work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence,and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDITLIMITATION: Credit for HIST 103 or HIST 103H. C-ID HIST-170.

HIST 104: Modern European History and CultureUnits: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 104H.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course covers the history of Western civilization from1648 to contemporary times with an emphasis on Westernculture 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, andcontemporary eras. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 104 orHIST 104H. C-ID HIST-180.

HIST 104H: Modern European History and Culture (Honors)Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 104.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course covers the history of Western civilization from 1648to contemporary times with an emphasis on Western cultureand humanities. As an honors course, it offers an enrichedexperience for highly motivated students through challengingcourse work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence,and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDITLIMITATION: Credit for HIST 104 or HIST 104H. C-ID HIST-180.

HIST 105: History of EnglandUnits: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 105H.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

This course examines the cultural, social, political, economic,intellectual, and diplomatic history of England from earliesttimes to the present. Topics include the creation of Britain,Viking and Roman influence, feudalism, commercialism,empire, world wars, Soviet relations, and contemporarydevelopments. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 105 orHIST 105H.

HIST 105H: History of England (Honors)Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 105.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring

This course examines the cultural, social, political, economic,intellectual, and diplomatic history of England from earliesttimes to the present. As an honors course, it offers an enrichedexperience for highly motivated students through challengingcourse work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence,and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDITLIMITATION: Credit for HIST 105 or HIST 105H.

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HIST 106: History of TechnologyUnits: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 106H.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring

This course introduces the history of technology in the West fromearly societies through modern times. It discusses technologyas an expression of society and a response to environmental,economic, social, and political forces. The course applieshistorical techniques to the study of technology and its impact.UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 106 or HIST 106H.

HIST 106H: History of Technology (Honors)Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 106.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Spring

This course introduces the history of technology in the west fromearly societies through modern times. It discusses technologyas an expression of society and a response to environmental,economic, social, and political forces. As an honors course,it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated studentsthrough challenging course work, emphasis on the use ofsources as evidence, and the development of analyticalhistorical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 106 orHIST 106H.

HIST 107: East Asian SocietiesUnits: 3Prerequisites: NoneAcceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Spring

This course surveys East Asian history from its earliest origins tothe present. It examines the social, political, and economicfoundations of China, Japan, and Korea and their connectionto other countries in the region using historical, religious, andliterary documents.

HIST 110: United States History to 1877Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 110H.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course covers the history of the United States from the earlycultures 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: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 110.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course covers the history of the United States from the earlycultures to Reconstruction. It emphasizes political, economic,social, and cultural developments. As an honors course, it offersan enriched experience for highly motivated students throughchallenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources asevidence, 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 110S: Learning Assistance for American History to 1877Units: 1Prerequisites: NoneCorequisite: HIST 110.Acceptable for Credit: CSULecture 1 hour.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

This optional course is intended for students currently enrolledin HIST 110. It helps students build an understanding of criticalhistorical concepts, themes, and topics of HIST 110, andit develops and sharpens the skills needed to succeed inHIST 110. Offered pass/no pass only.

HIST 111: United States History Since 1877Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 111H.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course covers the history of the United States fromReconstruction to the present. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Creditfor 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.

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HIST 111H: United States History Since 1877 (Honors)Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 111.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course covers the political, social, economic and culturalhistory of the United States since Reconstruction. As an honorscourse, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivatedstudents through challenging course work, emphasis on theuse of sources as evidence, and the development of analyticalhistorical 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 111S: Learning Assistance for American History from 1877Units: 1Prerequisites: NoneCorequisite: HIST 111.Acceptable for Credit: CSULecture 1 hour.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

This optional course is intended for students currently enrolledin HIST 111. It helps students build an understanding of criticalhistorical concepts, themes, and topics of HIST 111, andit develops and sharpens the skills needed to succeed inHIST 111. Offered pass/no pass only.

HIST 113: American Military HistoryUnits: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 113H.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Spring

This course surveys American military history from thecolonial period to the present. It emphasizes the institutional,technological, social, political, and cultural contexts in timesof peace and conflict. The course reviews all major Americanconflicts and emphasizes the military's influence upon foreignpolicy, domestic affairs, and diplomacy. UC CREDIT LIMITATION:Credit for HIST 113 or HIST 113H.

HIST 113H: American Military History (Honors)Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 113.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Spring

This course surveys American military history from thecolonial period to the present. It emphasizes the institutional,technological, social, political, and cultural contexts in timesof peace and conflict. The course reviews all major Americanconflicts and emphasizes the military's influence upon foreignpolicy, domestic affairs, and diplomacy. As an honors course,it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated studentsthrough challenging coursework, an emphasis on using sourcesas evidence, and the development of analytical historicaltheses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 113 or HIST 113H.

HIST 115: Women in American HistoryUnits: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 115H.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall

This course surveys the history of women in America from thecolonial period to the present. It emphasizes the historicalroles of women in the family, community, labor force, andpolitical system. The course also emphasizes the similaritiesand differences based on class, race, and ethnic identities. UCCREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 115 or HIST 115H.

HIST 115H: Women in American History (Honors)Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 115.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

This course surveys the history of women in America from thecolonial period to the present. It emphasizes the historicalroles of women in the family, community, labor force, andpolitical system. The course also emphasizes similarities anddifferences based on class, race, and ethnic identities. As anhonors course, it targets highly motivated students, allowingthem expanded analysis of lecture subjects and opportunitiesto conduct research in relevant areas of interest. UC CREDITLIMITATION: Credit for HIST 115 or HIST 115H.

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HIST 116: History of the Americas to 1830Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 116H.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Spring

This course surveys the histories of the American continent asan integrated whole. It examines major pre-Columbian Indiancultures, Native American heritage, European exploration,conquest, and colonization, and the growth of independencemovements. It also studies the diverse cultures, societies,economies, political structures, and constitutions of LatinAmerica, Canada, and the United States from a comparativeperspective. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 116 orHIST 116H.

HIST 116H: History of the Americas to 1830 (Honors)Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 116.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

This course surveys the histories of the American continentas an integrated whole. It studies the diverse cultures,societies, economies, political structures, and constitutionsof Latin America, Canada, and the United States from acomparative perspective. As an honors course, it offers anenriched experience for highly motivated students throughchallenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources, andthe development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDITLIMITATION: Credit for HIST 116 or HIST 116H.

HIST 117: History of the Americas Since 1830Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 117H.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall

This course presents an integrated history of American nationsin the modern period. It emphasizes the American historiesof the 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries including LatinAmerican wars of independence, U.S. foreign policy with LatinAmerica, Canada's relations with the Western hemisphere,Latin American society in the 20th century, and the impact ofglobalization on the American continent. UC CREDIT LIMITATION:Credit for HIST 117 or HIST 117H.

HIST 117H: History of the Americas Since 1830 (Honors)Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 117.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Spring

This course presents an integrated history of American nationsin the modern period. It emphasizes the American historiesof the 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries including LatinAmerican wars of independence, U.S. foreign policy with LatinAmerica, Canada's relations with the Western hemisphere,Latin American society in the 20th century, and the impact ofglobalization on the American continent.As an honors course,it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated studentsthrough challenging course work, emphasis on the use ofsources, and the development of analytical historical theses.UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 117 or HIST 117H.

HIST 141: Mexican American History Through 1877Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 141H.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring

This study of United States history emphasizes a Chicano/a,Latino/a perspective through the Mexican-American War andthe late 19th century. This course focuses on major political,social, economic, and cultural factors; it explores the rolesplayed by the diverse peoples and cultures who shared inthe development of U.S. history. The course emphasizes thecontributions of ancient Indians and civilizations and theinfluences of Spanish institutions and cultures. UC CREDITLIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H &HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141/HIST 141H & HIST 142/HIST 142H; orHIST 145/HIST 145H & HIST 146/HIST 146H.

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HIST 141H: Mexican American History Through 1877 (Honors)Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 141.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring

This study of United States history emphasizes a Chicano/a, Latino/a perspective through the Mexican-American Warand the late nineteenth century. This course focuses on majorpolitical, social, economic, and cultural factors; it explores theroles played by the diverse peoples and cultures who sharedin the development of U.S. history. The course emphasizesthe contributions of ancient Indians and civilizations and theinfluences of Spanish institutions and cultures. As an honorscourse, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivatedstudents through challenging course work, emphasis on theuse of sources as evidence, and the development of analyticalhistorical 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 1877Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 142H.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring

This history of the United States from Reconstruction to thepresent emphasizes the Chicano/a, Latino/a experience.It explores the economic, social, cultural, and politicaldevelopments and impacts on diverse peoples of the U.S.with an emphasis on the Mexican American experience. UCCREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H &HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141/HIST 141H & HIST 142/HIST 142H; orHIST 145/HIST 145H & HIST 146/HIST 146H.

HIST 142H: Mexican American History Since 1877 (Honors)Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 145.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring

This history of the United States from Reconstruction to thepresent emphasizes the Chicano/a, Latino/a experience.It explores the economic, social, cultural, and politicaldevelopments and impacts on diverse peoples of the U.S.with an emphasis on the Mexican American experience. Asan honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highlymotivated students through challenging course work, emphasison the use of sources as evidence, and the developmentof analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Creditfor 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 1877Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 145H.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring

This course covers the historical development of the role ofAfrican Americans in United States history from colonial originsthrough Reconstruction. It emphasizes the black experiencewithin political, social, economic, and cultural frameworks. UCCREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H &HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141/HIST 141H & HIST 142/HIST 142H; orHIST 145/HIST 145H & HIST 146/HIST 146H.

HIST 145H: African American History to 1877 (Honors)Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 145.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring

This course covers the historical development of the role ofAfrican Americans in United States history from colonial originsthrough Reconstruction. It emphasizes the black experiencewithin political, social, economic, and cultural frameworks. Asan honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highlymotivated students through challenging course work, emphasison the use of sources as evidence, and the developmentof analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Creditfor 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 1877Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 146H.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring

This course covers the historical development of the role ofAfrican Americans in United States history from Reconstructionto the present. It emphasizes the black experience withinpolitical, social, economic, and cultural frameworks. UCCREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H &HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141/HIST 141H & HIST 142/HIST 142H; orHIST 145/HIST 145H & HIST 146/HIST 146H.

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HIST 146H: African American History Since 1877 (Honors)Units: 3Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inHIST 146.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring

This course covers the historical development of the role ofAfrican Americans in United States history from Reconstructionto the present. It emphasizes the black experience withinpolitical, social, economic, and cultural frameworks. As anhonors course, it offers an enriched experience for highlymotivated students through challenging course work, emphasison the use of sources as evidence, and the developmentof analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Creditfor 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 HistoryUnits: 3Prerequisites: NoneAcceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring even years

This course addresses the social, economic, political, andcultural history of California. It begins with an overview ofthe indigenous, Native American population and continuesthrough the Spanish, Mexican, and American eras. Topicscovered include studies of the mission era, pastoral era,gold rush, railroad era, development and modification of theCalifornia Constitution, and the rise of modern industries, suchas aerospace and information technologies.

HIST 292: Internship StudiesUnits: 0.5-3Prerequisites: NoneCorequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work perunit.Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Centerapproval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperativework experience and/or internship studies concurrently.Acceptable for Credit: CSUCourse Typically Offered: To be arranged

This course provides students the opportunity to apply thetheories and techniques of their discipline in an internshipposition in a professional setting under the instruction of afaculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces studentsto aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionalsemployed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting,employability skills development, and examination of the worldof work as it relates to the student's career plans. Studentsmust develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a newsite upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience(general or occupational) and/or internship studies duringcommunity college attendance.

HIST 296: Topics in HistoryUnits: 1-3Prerequisites: NoneAcceptable for Credit: CSULecture 1 hour.Lecture 2 hours.Lecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: To be arranged

This course gives students an opportunity to study topics inHistory that are not included in regular course offerings. EachTopics course is announced, described, and given its own titleand 296 number designation in the class schedule.

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