History - HIST
18 courses · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
HIST B1 World History to 1500
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- HIST 150
Survey of the historical development of different world societies' major economic, intellectual, political, religious, cultural and social ideas and institutions from Paleolithic humanity to the Early Modern Era.
HIST B2 History of World (Since 1650)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- HIST 160
Interdisciplinary multimedia approach to the development of our interconnected and interdependent modern world since the 16th Century. Emphasis is on comparative history, world systems, modernization theory, cultural diffusion, and ecologies of core/periphery associations.
HIST B4A European Civilization -pre 1650
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- HIST 170
Survey of history of European civilization from its origin to 1650. Course will examine the different economic, intellectual, political, religious, cultural and social ideas, and institutions of the different ethnic and national groups of Europe as they developed from its origin to 1650. Course includes critical thinking and evaluation skills development in analysis and interpretation of historical evidence. Note: HIST B4A is not a prerequisite for HIST B4B.
HIST B4B European Civilization- Post 1600
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- HIST 180
A survey history of the early and late modern eras in European History and its influence on other 'westernized' nations. Course will examine the different economic, intellectual, political, religious, cultural and social ideas, and institutions of the different ethnic and national groups of Europe as they developed from 1600 to the present. Course includes critical thinking and evaluation skills development in analysis and interpretation of historical evidence. Note: HIST B4A is not a prerequisite for HIST B4B.
HIST B9 Historical Methods: Critical Thinking & Writing in History
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of ENGL C1000 (formally ENGL B1A) or ENGL (C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR ENGLB 1AL (Expository Composition with Supplemental Instruction): Successful completion of ENGL C1000E (formally ENGL B1A) or ENGL (C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course presents an overview of historians’ methods of research, critical analysis, and written argumentation and introduces historiography and historical theory. Students will apply these methods through a variety of written assignments, including a properly-documented academic research paper. This course’s research component will further students’ information competency skills.
HIST B15 Civilizations of the Middle East- Since 500 C.E.
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to the history and culture of the Middle East from the rise of Islam in the 7th century to the present. Includes the study of government, family, social classes, religion, politics, and conflict in the region.
HIST B18 History of California
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The social, economic, and political development of California from its pre‐European past to its post‐industrial present. Examines the historical uniqueness of California's environment, population, institutions, and economy. Emphasis placed on the influence of American political thought and institutions in the historical evolution of California's state and local governments, and California Constitution. Partially satisfies the requirements in U.S. Constitution, American history and institutions.
HIST B20A The African American Experience to Reconstruction
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course examines the African American experience from African origins through Reconstruction, focusing on slavery, freedom-making, community formation, and early constitutional rights. It includes a study of the U.S. Constitution and federal government through an Ethnic Studies lens to analyze how race, ethnicity, and other forms of difference shaped law, policy, and opportunity. Students evaluate how African American communities responded to discrimination in ways that remain relevant to current issues. Partially satisfies U.S. Constitution and American History/Institutions requirements and meets the Multicultural Requirement. Note: Not open to students who have successfully completed ETHN 20A. HIST B20A is not a prerequisite to HIST B20B.
HIST B20B The African American Experience Since Reconstruction
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course surveys the African American experience from Reconstruction to the present using Ethnic Studies frameworks to analyze how Black communities resisted systemic oppression and reshaped U.S. history. Topics include Jim Crow, the Great Migration, Civil Rights, Black Power, mass incarceration, and contemporary justice movements. Students evaluate Black identity, agency, and culture, applying course concepts through community-centered analysis and civic engagement. Includes a study of California state and local government. Satisfies requirements in U.S. Constitution, American history, and institutions. Note: Not open to students who have completed ETHN B20B. HIST B20A is not a prerequisite to HIST B20B.
HIST B25 Introduction to Women in American History
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of the history of women in America from the pre-colonial period to the present. Emphasis is on the social, economic, political, and multicultural facets of women's history in the US and includes both the commonalities and diversities of women's roles, the use of gender as an analytic category, and the specific significance of women in the evolution of the major contours of US history.
HIST B30A Early Chicano History - pre 1848
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A survey of the history of Mexico with an emphasis on the borderlands, from Pre-Columbian times until 1848. Examines the social, economic, and political evolution of the region with emphasis upon the inter-relationships between the histories of the United States and Mexico. This class also examines the evolution of racial, ethnic, and gender identity in a comparative, multinational, and historical context and the interrelationships between different ethnic and gendered groups, including African Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. This course approaches these concepts through an Ethnic Studies lens, to better understand the intersection and impact of race, ethnicity and other forms of difference upon communities of color, as well as how these communities' response to discrimination is relevant to current issues. Partially satisfies the requirements in U.S. Constitution, American history, and institutions. Note: Not open to students who have successfully completed CHST B30A or ETHN B30A. Note: HIST B30A is not a prerequisite to HIST B30B.
HIST B30B History of Chicanos in the Southwest - Since 1848
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of the Chicanos and the U.S. with an emphasis on the developments in California and the Southwest from 1848 to present: relationship of regions within the U.S. area, roles of major ethnic groups, continuity of American experience, the derivation from other cultures, the aftermath of the U.S. Mexican War, the interrelationship of Mexican and U.S. history between 1860 and 1910, effects of Mexican Revolution on the 20th-century experience of Chicanos and other ethnic groups in the United States, California State, and the U.S. Constitution, especially post-Civil War Amendments. This course also examines the larger Latino/a diaspora within the United States, including the experiences of Central Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Caribbean Americans and their relational histories to the Chicano/a experience. This course approaches these concepts through an Ethnic Studies lens, to better understand the intersection and impact of race, ethnicity and other forms of difference upon communities of color, as well as how these communities' response to discrimination is relevant to current issues. Partially satisfies requirements in U.S. Constitution, American history and institutions. Note: Not open to students who have successfully completed CHST B30B or ETHN B30B. Note: HIST B30A is not a prerequisite to HIST B30B.
HIST B33 Latin American History
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Historical survey of the social, economic and political development of Latin America, including the formation of pre-Columbian civilization through establishments of the Spanish and Portuguese colonial systems to nation building of the modern era. Examines the impact of the United States' foreign policy on the development of Latin America. Note: Not open to students who have successfully completed CHST B33.
HIST B36 History of Native American Peoples
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of the origins, traditions, lifeways, and belief systems of various Native American communities. Emphasis on relationships with the land and federal government in a context of Anglo American expansion and indigenous resilience. This course approaches these concepts through an Ethnic Studies lens, to better understand the intersection and impact of race, ethnicity and other forms of difference upon communities of color, as well as how these communities' response to discrimination is relevant to current issues. Partially satisfies the requirements in U.S. Constitution, American History and Institutions. Note: Not open to students who have successfully competed ETHN B36H.
HIST B98NC Landmarks in California History
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
This course introduces students to local historic landmark sites in the southern San Joaquin Valley associated with the leadership of Cesar Chavez and the California farm worker movement. The course includes an introduction to the diversity of California's farmworker populations within the region since the early 20th century. Special focus is given to the leadership style of Cesar Chavez, as well as histories of local landmark sites related to California's agricultural labor history. The course is designed to accelerate student learning through public history and lessons in historic leadership and civic engagement.
HIST B99NC Landmarks in California History Site Visits
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
This course introduces students to local historic landmark sites in the southern San Joaquin Valley associated with the historic leadership of César Chávez and the farm worker movement. A historical overview of the landmark sites prepares students for engaging on-site visits to historical landmarks in California history related to the leadership of César Chávez and the farm worker movement. Field trips may be required.
HIST C1001 United States History to 1877
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- HIST 130, HIST 107
This course is a historical survey of the United States, from Indigenous North America to the end of Reconstruction. The course also introduces students to historical reasoning skills. Part 2 Note: Not open to students that have successfully completed HIST B17A.
HIST C1002 United States History since 1865
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- HIST 140
This course is a historical survey of the United States from the end of the Civil War to the present. The course also introduces students to historical reasoning skills. Part 2 Note: Not open to students that have successfully completed HIST B17B.