Recent SemestersSummer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Summer 2025Class Size20 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteAcceptance into the Honors Program Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU American Institutions Area US3 · CSU American Institutions Area US1DescriptionUnited States history from 1865 to the present. Examines social, economic, political, intellectual, and military themes and patterns of United States development. Designed for history, social science, or humanities majors, or for transfer students who need a year course in United States history to meet general education requirements. Satisfies the requirement for a course in American history, including the study of American institutions and ideals and the principles of State and local government as required by Title 5 of the California Administrative Code. An honors course designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both HIST 8 and HIST 8H . 