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22 courses · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
HIST 1 World History: Pre-Civilization to 1500
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- HIST 150
Comparative, integrative study of the world's major civilizations, from pre-history to 1500, including those in Eurasia (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Hebrews, Greece and Rome, India and China), Africa, and the Americas. Emphasis on the similarities and differences between these civilizations, and on their influences on the unfolding of human history. May be offered as an Honors course.
HIST 2 World History: 1500 to Present
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- HIST 160
Cross-cultural study of all the major civilizations of the world since 1500. The unifying theme is understanding the causes of the rise of the West, the reaction of the non-Western world to the rise of the West, and the ongoing dynamics of the "West versus the Rest" dialectic. May be offered as an Honors course.
HIST 4 History of Slavery
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of slavery from ancient times to the present. The origins of slavery in human societies, development as an institution, and the impact on the course of world history.
HIST 5 Early Western Civilizations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- HIST 170
Development of the cultural foundations of Western peoples from prehistoric times, through the rise and diffusion of civilization in the era of Middle Eastern dominance and the Middle Ages, and culminating with the Renaissance period in Western Europe.
HIST 6 Modern Western Civilizations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- HIST 180
Development of the cultural foundations of Western peoples from the Commercial Revolution and the development of the nation-state in Europe through the French Revolution, and the Industrial Revolution. Changes created in Western society by mass politics, world wars and their aftermath, as seen in the modern world.
HIST 7 History of the Middle East
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of the history of the Middle East from earliest times to the present, focusing on the period from the birth of the Prophet Mohammad in 570 and the Treaty of Versailles in 1920.
HIST 9 History of Asian Civilizations I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Cultural development of Asian peoples from prehistoric times to the sixteenth century A.D., with emphasis on the religion and philosophy as well as early social and political institutions in China, India, Japan, and Korea.
HIST 10 History of Asian Civilizations II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Cultural development of Asian peoples and nations from the sixteenth century A.D. to the present, with emphasis on the tension created by the impact of the West on traditional Asian institutions in China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia. Focuses particularly on the response of those cultures in terms of socioeconomic and political developments.
HIST 12 Asian American History
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Historical experience of the Asian-American community in the United States from the mid-nineteenth century to today. Overview of specific issues confronted by Asian groups, and their cultural roots, immigration experiences, and settlement patterns.
HIST 16 Westward Movement and the Indian Wars of 1840-90
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of the westward movement of the American frontier and the Indian Wars of 1840-1890. Historical significance of the people and events that comprise this crucial period in the formation of the American identity are studied from the perspectives of Native Americans and other ethnic groups, as well as Anglo-Americans.
HIST 19 History of Ethnic Relations in the United States
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SOCI 150
Survey of the American historical experience of ethnic, gender, and racial relations, as well as introducing fundamental theories of identity, racism and ethnocentrism. Examines the cultural, political and economic practices and institutions that support or challenge racism, racial and ethnic inequalities. Emphasis is given to Native, African, Hispanic, and Asian-American cultural experiences as well as the interrelationships of those minority groups with each other and with the dominant American culture.
HIST 20 History of the United States from 1945-Present
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Careful analysis of recent events in U.S. history from 1945 to the present, including an in-depth analysis of current events, movements and trends.
HIST 21 The Sixties in American History
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Issues and events of one of the most turbulent decades in American history - the 1960s, such as Civil Rights and the Vietnam War. May be taught in lecture or seminar format.
HIST 25 Women in United States History
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of the history of women in America from the colonial period to the present with emphasis on relevant political, economic, and social factors.
HIST 37 California History
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of the history of California from pre-Columbian times to the present. Topics will include Native cultures, Spanish colonization, the mission system, Mexican rule, the Mexican war, the gold rush, the state constitution, Progressive-era political reforms, and immigration. Course meets subject matter and state/local government state code requirements for students pursuing an Elementary Education degree in preparation for teaching grades K-8.
HIST 40 Retrospective of World War II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
World War II from the perspective of various viewpoints relative to the war's impact on but not limited to the following: history, sociology, philosophy, literature, the arts, business/technology, psychology, science, political science, religion, economics, and sports.
HIST 50 African-American History I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
African-American experience from the seventeenth-century African heritage to the American Civil War. Focuses on two great transitions: from Africa to New World slavery and from slavery to emancipation.
HIST 51 African-American History II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
African-American experience from emancipation to the present. Focuses on legal and extra-legal racial and gender discrimination in rural and urban settings after emancipation; migrations to northern industries and western lands; and black contributions to United States policy and economy.
HIST 70 Chicanos: The Common History of Mexico and the US
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The study of the historical relationship between Mexico and the United States from their common Native American roots to present-day. Examination of pivotal events and their outcomes, such as the Spanish and British colonial systems, processes of independence and nation-building, the Mexican-American War, the 1910 Mexican Revolution, the Oil Crisis of the 1970’s, NAFTA, and present border conflicts.
HIST 71 Chicanos: The Chicano Minority in the United States
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Historical development of a Mexican-American community and the emergence of a Chicano cultural identity. Social, cultural, political, and economic issues and conflicts affecting the Chicano minority from the nineteenth century to the present.
HIST C1001 United States History to 1877
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- HIST 130
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: May be offered as an Honors course. Note: HIST C1001 replaced HIST-17 beginning with the fall 2026 term.
HIST C1002 United States History since 1865
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- 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 1: May be offered as an Honors course. Note: HIST C1002 replaced HIST-18 beginning with the fall 2026 term.