HIST 1 - United States History through Reconstruction

    Recent Professors
    Daniel Allen, Kaitlyn Eller, Kristy Holland, Mylinh Pham, Christine Nguyen, Miranda Baker, JoLynda Gonzales, Ryan Tripp and 4 more
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    30–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4F · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU American Institutions Area US2 · CSU American Institutions Area US1
    Description
    History of the United States from the time before European contact with the Americas through Reconstruction. Emphasis will be placed on distinctive patterns of political, economic, social, intellectual, and geographic developments within their global context. At the conclusion of the course, the student should understand major themes in the history of the United States, and be able to explain various ways in which ideas about federal vs. state power, ethnicity, class, and gender divisions have influenced the nation's development. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. (C-ID: HIST 130)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:20am–12:45pm, Tue 2:00pm–3:25pm, Mon Wed 2:30pm–3:25pm, Thu 2:00pm–3:25pm