DIVISION: Social Sciences
The Social Sciences Division offers courses and programs in three primary areas: the Social Sciences consisting of anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, and sociology; the Humanities consisting of: history, philosophy, and religious studies; and Education consisting of child development and education. The division also supports cross discipline programs such as gender, ethnic, multicultural studies, global studies, and social justice studies. The division offers introductory courses to students that satisfy the general education requirements for the College’s associate degrees, and for both the California State University system and the University of California through the IGETC program.
Courses
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: HIST 170
Prehistoric man; ancient Near Eastern civilizations; Greeks and Hellenization; the Roman Empire. Emergence of European, Byzantine and Islamic civilizations; manorialism and feudalism. Crusades, cities, medieval kingdoms. Humanism and Reformation. No credit if taken after HIST 003A or 003B. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: HIST 180
Survey of European history from 1715. Course includes the Enlightenment, Scientific Revolution, French Revolution, Napoleon, Western Imperialism, two World Wars, Cold War and the political, social and economic consequences of each. No credit if taken after HIST 003C or 003D. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: HIST 150
Survey of emerging regional cultures and societies from the earliest civilizations to 1500. Consideration given to comparative and integrative analysis of their contributions to the fabric of world civilization. Particular focus on cultural evolutionary parallels and the diffusion of ideas through migration and trade on a global scale. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: HIST 160
Survey of world civilizations from 1500's regional isolation to modern-day globalism and its issues and problems. Consideration given to the political, economic, social, and intellectual forces present in the rise of the modern world. Particular focus on the interrelatedness of historical events and on the comparisons of cultures and societies in a historical perspective. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Formation and expansion of early English governmental institutions, social systems and economic organizations; relations with continental Europe. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Development of British political institutions, formation of the empire, social and economic progress, relations with other nations, influence of English law and literature on American institutions. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: HIST 130
American history from its first peoples through the 1870s Reconstruction Era. Topics include the migrations to the Americas, the colonial and revolutionary periods, the development of the Republic, and the Civil War. Emphasis placed on comparing different ethnicities, women, and representative biographies. No credit if taken after HIST 007AH. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC C-ID HIST: 130
American history from its first peoples through the 1870s Reconstruction Era. Topics include the migrations to the Americas, the colonial and revolutionary periods, the development of the Republic, and the Civil War. Emphasis placed on comparing different ethnicities, women, and representative biographies. This enriched course is designed for the Honors Program allowing more student-directed discussion and more extensive writing assignments. No credit if taken after HIST 007A. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: HIST 140
American history from 1876 to the present. Topics include industrialization, Progressivism, World Wars, Depression, the Cold War, the Civil Rights and Vietnam Era, and the 21st century. Emphasis placed on immigrant and racial groups, women, international relations, and contemporary topics. No credit if taken after HIST 007BH. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
American history from 1876 to the present. Topics include industrialization, Progressivism, World Wars, Depression, the Cold War, the Civil Rights and Vietnam Era, and the 21st century. Emphasis placed on immigrant and racial groups, women, international relations, and contemporary topics. This enriched course is designed for the Honors Program allowing more student-directed discussion and more extensive writing assignments. No credit if taken after HIST 007B. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
California's history from early human settlements to the modern era. Explores the multicultural and multifaceted "Golden State" and its political, economic, and sociocultural development on the west coast of the United States. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Latin American history from pre-Columbian times to the independence of Latin American lands; emphasis on institutions of the past which have shaped conditions of the present; relations between Latin America and the United States. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Social, economic and political history of Latin America from independence to the present. Legacy of colonialism; development of cultural, political, and economic institutions; relations between Latin America and the United States foreign policies. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
The Middle East from prehistoric times to the present; the geographic characteristics of the region; emphasis on the cultural, religious and social development of the various peoples of this area. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Examination of South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific from prehistoric times to the present; the geopolitical importance of these areas; emphasis on the cultural, religious and social development of the peoples in history. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Civilizations of China, Japan and Korea from prehistoric times to the present; emphasis on cultural, religious and social developments. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU
Independent, faculty-guided student inquiry, research, project of historical theme. Total of 54 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
American women's history and experiences from pre-colonial era to the present. Emphasis on multicultural perspectives, social justice movements, and sociopolitical issues in the context of U.S. and global history. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Selected themes, problems, and personalities which have been associated with the creation of American democratic institutions. How U.S. involvements with nations in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia have been associated with the creation of American democratic institutions. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Causes and consequences of 20th century's two world wars. Consideration will be given to the nationalism, imperialism, and the geo-political forces leading to war and influencing the subsequent peace, and the transformation of global political, economic, social, and intellectual traditions due to modern warfare. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Identification and analysis of key issues and events of the Vietnam era emphasizing the Vietnam War, the civil rights movement, the anti-war protests, and the space exploration programs. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
The history of Africa from scientific origins of humans through the 19th century with focus on the Nile Valley civilizations, the Agekoyo and Maasai of East Africa, Angola, the kingdoms of the Western Sudan, Uganda, the Swahili city states, and the Zulu empire; influence of Islam and Christianity on Africa. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
The history of Africa from partition to colonialism in the 19th century to modern day developments; nationalistic movements, independence, and nation building; development of Pan-Africanism; African relations with the United States and in the global arena. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Legacy of African Americans from origins in Africa through the Civil War; African heritage; slave trade and slavery in colonial America; African Americans and the American Revolution, the new nation, and westward expansion, slave revolts, abolition, and the Civil War. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
African American experience from Reconstruction to modern days; end of Reconstruction and beginning of Black Codes and Jim Crow policies; Washington, DuBois, and the Harlem Renaissance; pan-Africanism; African Americans and the world wars; civil rights movement and nationalistic movements. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Mexico from pre-Columbian times to the early national period; political, economic, social, and cultural developments; inter-American relations. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Ethnic history of North American Indians; major native groups; social and cultural organizations; political and economic systems; U.S. government policies; reservation status; contemporary issues and problems. No credit if taken after ETH 051 or HIST 012. Total of 54 hours lecture. Formerly HIST 012.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Asian Pacific American experiences and contributions to United States history spanning the years from the pioneering 49ers through the Japanese American internment camp experience to the post-1965 immigration waves and refugees in an era of globalization. No credit if taken after ETH 071 or HIST 041. Total of 54 hours lecture. Formerly HIST 041.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Survey of U.S. history from the Mexican American perspective covering historical periods from preEuropean settlements to 21st century. Emphasis is placed on the experiences, problems, and contributions of Mexican Americans and the formation of Mexican American societies within the context of U.S. history. No credit if taken after ETH 081 or HIST 031. Total of 54 hours lecture. Formerly HIST 031.
Development of essential study techniques for success in history courses; orientation to applications of computer-based technologies in history; time management; textbook mastery, lecture outlining, test taking, and critical analysis. Total of 18 hours lecture.