HIST 141 - Women in United States History I

    Recent Professors
    Laura Sweeney
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4D · IGETC Area 4F · CSU GE Area D4 · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU American Institutions Area US1 · CSU American Institutions Area US2
    Description
    This course covers the history of the United States from its colonial origins through the period of Reconstruction with a special emphasis on the history and role of women. Topics include the diverse contributions of women that influenced the history of the nation and its developing economic, social, and political institutions. The course requires students to analyze a variety of materials, think critically, and write thesis-based essays. This course is intended for students interested in history or women's studies.