History
17 courses · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
HIST 101 History of World Civilization to the 17th Century
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- HIST 150
This course is a survey of the political, economic, and social development of world civilization up to the 17th century. Special emphasis is placed on the origins of the earth’s principal centers of civilization, their subsequent interaction, and the emergence of a world economic, political, and intellectual order. The course is designed for students who want to increase their understanding and appreciation of cultural, political, and intellectual diversity, as well as the process of intercultural interaction. This course also satisfies a course requirement for the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T).
HIST 102 History of World Civilization 1500 to the Present
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- HIST 160
This is a general education course for Rio Hondo College and the Cal State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) systems, and is also a required course for the Associate required course for the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T). Additionally, the course is a restricted elective for the Associate in Arts in General Studies with an Emphasis in Art and Human Expression, Emphasis in Social Behavior and Self-Development; and Emphasis in Social Sciences.
HIST 122 History of Mexico
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course examines the cultural, social, and political history of Mexico from pre-Columbian to modern times. The course will cover pre-Columbian Mesoamerica; the Spanish conquest and the colonial period; and the national period, with special emphasis on Mexico’s relations with the United States and its place and role in the world community. It is designed for students interested in understanding Mexico as a nation, and also is recommended for all history and most social science majors. This course is also a restricted elective for the Associate of Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T).
HIST 131 History of the North American Indian
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course surveys the struggle of Native Americans to maintain their culture in the face of invasion and changing technology. It explores the U.S. government’s Indian policies of removal, pacification, annihilation, and assimilation, and considers issues facing Native Americans today. The course is intended for students who want to understand the role of Native Americans in the historical development of North America and is recommended for all history majors. This course also satisfies a course requirement for the Associate of Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T).
HIST 156 Black American Experience to 1865
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course investigates the history of Black Americans from west African origins to the abolition of slavery, roughly dating from the 1400s to 1865. Students examine the ways in which Blacks constructed a distinct African-American culture, influenced by the African past, shared experiences of enslavement, and the experiences of free Blacks. The course also pays close attention to the methods and tactics employed by Blacks to exert control over their lives, highlighting their major successes and achievements despite myriad forms of oppression and discrimination.
HIST 157 Black American Experience Since 1865
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course examines the historical experiences of Black Americans from emancipation to the present, paying close attention to the twentieth century. Students navigate and examine the factors that led to the development of a distinct Black American culture, a legacy of resistance against legal and extralegal inequities, the acquisition of political and economic rights, and Black contributions to the expanding definition of democracy and freedom.
HIST 158 US Comparative History of American Indians and Black Americans
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a survey of the role American Indians and Black Americans have played in the historical development of the United States from the earliest times to the present. The course begins with a study of racism, followed by the history and cultural contributions of American Indians and African Americans. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the associate degree (Title 5, Section 40404). The course is intended for students who want to increase their understanding of the history of minorities in the United States. This course also satisfies a course requirement for the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T).
HIST 159 US Comparative History of Mexican and Asian Americans and Women
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course surveys the roles selected minorities have played in the historical development of the United States from the earliest times to the present. Emphasis is placed on the history and cultural contributions of Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, and American women. This course is intended for students who want to fulfill the American Institutions requirement for the associate degree (Title 5, Section 40404) and CSU requirements, as well as students want to increase their understanding of the history of minorities in the United States. This course is a restricted elective for the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T).
HIST 159H US Comparative History of Mexican and Asian Americans and Women Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1000
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course surveys the roles selected minorities have played in the historical development of the United States from the earliest times to the present. Emphasis is placed on the history and cultural contributions of Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, and American women. This course is intended for students who want to fulfill the American Institutions requirement for the associate degree (Title 5, Section 40404) and CSU requirements, as well as students want to increase their understanding of the history of minorities in the United States. This course is a restricted elective for the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T). This course is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements.
HIST 167 History of California
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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).
HIST 170 Women in American History
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course surveys the roles, status, and contributions of women of different ethnic groups and social classes in American society from earliest times to the present, with an emphasis on the twentieth century. Special attention is given to an understanding of how gender has shaped women’s options and expectations within the private and public spheres of society. This course is designed for students who want to learn more about women’s history in America, and is recommended for all history majors. This course also satisfies a course requirement for the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T).
HIST 299 Directed Study in History
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 54-162 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Independent Study/Directed Study is intended for students who have the ability to assume responsibility for independent work and to prepare written or oral reports and/or appropriate projects. To enroll in an independent study/directed study course, students must possess a 2.5 overall grade point average, a 3.0 grade point average in the discipline of study being requested, or receive an exception from the instructor. Independent Studies/Directed Studies may be developed from any topic arising from or related to a course of study that will result in developing depth and breadth in that subject area. Students will be expected to meet on a regular basis with their faculty sponsor and submit a final report or project, and student progress shall be evaluated at regular intervals. Academic standards for Independent Studies/Directed Studies shall be the same as those for other courses. Units are awarded in accordance to title 5 regulations with one unit of credit awarded for 54 hours of Directed Studies, six (6) hours of which must be with an instructor. The instructor is responsible for monitoring student progress through the semester. Students may take directed study courses for a maximum of four (3) units within a discipline, and may not accumulate more than a total of twelve (9) units college wide.
HIST 325 History of Science and Technology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1001 or ENGL C1001H and HIST 101 or HIST 102 or HIST C1001 or HIST C1001H or HIST C1002 or HIST C1002H
- Transfers to
- CSU
This upper division general education course is designed for students pursuing a bachelor of science degree within the California Community College system. The course explores the history of science and technology, from initial Ptolemaic and Aristotelian understandings of the universe, through the challenges brought by the scholars of the Scientific Revolution, to the modern innovators of scientific developments and advancements in technology. The course provides an overview of how individuals, societies, and nations were impacted by these developments and how science and technology impact political, social, economic, and cultural changes over time. Since both science and technology are vital in the twenty-first century, this course aims to highlight the long history behind each from a global historical perspective.
HIST C1001 United States History to 1877 (formerly HIST 143)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- 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] This course explores the social, economic, political, and cultural developments in early U.S. history, with an emphasis on the Revolutionary War, the formation of the new republic, westward expansion, and the Civil War.
HIST C1001H United States History to 1877 - Honors (formerly HIST 143H)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.; ENGL C1000
- 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. This is an honors course. [Part 2] This course examines the social, economic, political, and cultural developments in early U.S. history, focusing on the Revolutionary War, the formation of the new republic, westward expansion, and the Civil War.
HIST C1002 United States History since 1865 (formerly HIST 144)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- 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) Some topics addressed are Reconstruction, the American West, capital and labor in the age of enterprise, America as an emerging world power, World War I, World War II, the Vietnam Era, the Cold War, and the new world order. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the Associate Degree. It is recommended for all history majors and satisfies a course requirement for the History for Transfer (AA-T) degree.
HIST C1002H United States History since 1865 - Honors (formerly HIST 144H)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.; ENGL C1000
- 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. This is an honors course. (Part 2) Some topics addressed are Reconstruction, the American West, capital and labor in the age of enterprise, America as an emerging world power, World War I, World War II, the Vietnam Era, the Cold War, and the new world order. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the Associate Degree. It is recommended for all history majors, satisfies a course requirement for the History for Transfer (AA-T) degree, and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements.