HIST 202 - U.S. History from 1877 to the Present

    Recent Professors
    Gracie C. Dorrance, Alison M. Field, Anthony R. Swanson, Michael L. Stanford, Justin D. Coburn
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4F · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU American Institutions Area US2 · CSU American Institutions Area US1
    Description
    This course explores U.S. history from 1877 to the present day. The focus is on the political, economic, social and cultural forces that have shaped the modern nation and the varied experiences and contributions of the diverse peoples of America. Topics covered include the Gilded Age, “roaring 20s,” Great Depression, World Wars, the sixties, the Reagan era, the War on Terror and the Obama presidency.
    Usually Held
    Sat 9:10am–12:00pm, Tue 12:45pm–2:00pm, Tue Thu 9:45am–11:00am, Thu 11:10am–1:40pm