HIST& 146 - US History I

5 credits

Prerequisites
Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101, or instructor permission.

This course offers a survey of North American history from first contact by Original Peoples, approximately 30,000 BCE, through the European exploration and period of conquest, European colonialism, foundations of an “American” culture and society, and concludes with an overview of the Revolutionary era and the early years of the Republic.

Theory Hours
5 theory hours.

AA Specified Elective
Satisfies social science distribution area A requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to gather, contextualize, and present multiple views of historical data.
Demonstrate ability in using basic historical methods such as the understanding of primary sources and the appropriate use of other scholars’ work.
Demonstrate an awareness of history as a tool toward active citizenship and successful participation in a diverse society.