HIS 112 - 20th Century United States History

3 social science credits

The students examine the history of the United States from pre-World War I to the present; the development and impact of big business; the Progressive Era and World War II; the return to normalcy and the Depression; recovery and the New Deal; World War II and its aftermath; the Cold War, Korea, civil rights; the Kennedy administration and beyond.

Class Hours: 3
Pre or Corequisites: Student must be prepared to enter ENG 101 - Writing and Research by having completed ENG 92 - Writing for College 2, ESL 122 - Introduction to Academic Writing 2, or by having a ESSAY test score of 8 or higher on the placement exam. Or student may have a pre- or corequisite of ENG 101 - Writing and Research or ENG 101H - Writing and Research - Honors.