Course Descriptions
HST104 World Civilization: 3500 B.C. to 1450
Surveys human cultural, social, economic, intellectual, and political development of world civilizations from 3500 B.C to 1450. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
4 Credits
HST105 World Civilization: 1450 C.E. to 1870
Surveys human cultural, social, economic, intellectual, and political development of world’s civilizations from 1450 C.E. to 1870. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
4 Credits
HST106 World Civilization: 1870 to the Present
Surveys human cultural, social, economic, and political development of world civilizations. Covers 1870 to the present. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
4 Credits
HST201 United States History: to 1840
Explores the cultural, economic, social, and political developments of the United States to 1840. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
4 Credits
HST202 United States History: 1840 to 1900
Explores the cultural, economic, social, and political development of the United States from 1840 to 1900. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
4 Credits
HST203 United States History: 1900 to Present
Explores the cultural, economic, social, and political development of the United States from 1900 to the present. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
4 Credits
HST237 Protest, War, and Peace: America in the Sixties
Presents an overview of American/U.S. history during the turbulent years of the Sixties. Covers a broad range of themes and ideas that occurred during the Sixties. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
4 Credits
HST258 African American History
Recounts and explains experiences which lie at the heart of America's struggle to deal with its racial composition. Examines historical forces which denied African Americans the opportunity to secure meaningful first-class citizenship. Focuses on the political and social lives of African Americans. Additionally, examines the decisions and social institutions that determined public policy regarding Americans of African descent. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
4 Credits
HST269 Pacific Northwest History
Examines the diverse history of the Pacific Northwest. Discusses political, economic, social, and cultural transformations in the region, placed in a national and international context. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. CL
4 Credits