HIST 167 - History of California

(Formerly HIST 039)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC, CSU

This course is an overview of California history from the first aboriginal inhabitants to modern times. The course addresses cultural, political, social, and economic development in the context of history; the development of contemporary institutions; and the historical context of current issues. This course is suitable for students seeking further understanding of California’s past and present, and those preparing for a career in teaching at the elementary level. This course also satisfies a requirement for the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T).