HIST 230 - Topics in American History

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

General Education Code(s): 23UC

Prerequisite(s): HIST 100 or HIST 105 or HIST 125 or HIST 130 or a score of 3 or better on the American History AP exam or a score of 85 or better on the American History Regents exam AND ENGL 100 or ENGL 200
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course focuses on a specific topic, theme, or period in American history that will change from semester to semester. This in-depth study is intended to enrich students’ understanding of the past. Course may be repeated as the topic changes up to three times.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: The General Education requirement for US History & Civic Engagement is satisfied by HIST 230. To meet this General Education requirement, students will be able to:

demonstrate understanding of United States’ society and/or history, including the diversity of individuals and communities that make up the nation;
understand the role of individual participation in US communities and government; and
apply historical and contemporary evidence to draw, support, or verify conclusions.