HIST 311 - History of the United States

    Recent Professors
    Gabriel D. Gorman, Shay D. McNee, Robert Edwards, Chantal R. Walker, Seth Frederiksen, Florence A. Lemoine, Jonathan M. Nielson, Justin T. Whitney
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4F · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU American Institutions Area US1 · CSU American Institutions Area US3
    Description
    HIST 311 History of the United States (1865 - Present) Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Prerequisite: None. Advisory: ENGL C1000 with a grade of "C" or better Transferable: CSU (Previously HIST 313.); UC (HIST 311 & 321 combined: Max transfer credit is one course.) General Education: Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4 C-ID: C-ID HIST 140 This course was formerly known as HIST 311 History of the United States (1865 - Present). This is a survey course on the development and growth of the United States from Reconstruction to the present day. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the political, economic, social and cultural developments during the designated time period. The course will cover the establishment and evolutionary status of the U.S. as a leading world power. Additionally, the course will address the changes to American society resulting from various revolutionary movements on race, gender, orientation, and labor. Includes coverage of California state and local government.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:00am–10:20am, Mon Wed 10:30am–11:50am, Tue Thu 11:30am–12:50pm