MCC History Course Descriptions


HIS100 - History of Western Civilization (to Middle Ages) (3 credits 3 periods)
Survey of the origin and development of Western civilization and its institutions from prehistory through the Ancient World and the Middle Ages. Prerequisites: None.

HIS101 - History of Western Civilization (Middle Ages to 1789) (3 credits 3 periods)
Survey of origin and development of Western Civilization and its institutions from the Renaissance and Reformation through Age of Enlightenment. Prerequisites: None.

HIS102 - History of Western Civilization (1789 to Present) (3 credits 3 periods)
Survey of origin and development of Western Civilization and its institutions from French Revolution through the present. Prerequisites: None.

HIS103 - United States History ( to 1870) (3 credits 3 periods)
The political, economic, and social development of United States from Colonial through Reconstruction period. Prerequisites: None.

HIS104 - United States History (1870 to Present) (3 credits 3 periods)
The political, economic, and social development of United States from Reconstruction period up to present time. Prerequisites: None.

HIS105 - Arizona History (3 credits 3 periods)
The prehistoric and contemporary Native American experience, Spanish colonial times, the Mexican National period, the U.S. federal territorial years, and Arizona's political and economic development during the twentieth century. Prerequisites: None.

HIS106 - Southwest History (3 credits 3 periods)
Survey of Hispanic, American and Native cultures of the peoples who have settled the American Southwest. Emphasis on cattle, mining, fur trade and transportation industries and their effect on past, present and future development of region. Prerequisites: None.

HIS107 - Selected Issues in United States History (3 credits 3 periods)
Survey of selected major issues in history of United States from early times to present. Prerequisites: None.

HIS109 - Mexican American History and Culture (3 credits 3 periods)
Examination of origins and development of Spanish-American and Mexican-American peoples and their contribution to culture, history and development of United States. Emphasis on Mexican-American War and its impact on educational, social, and economic conditions of the Mexican-Americans of the Southwest. Prerequisites: None.

HIS113 - History of Eastern Civilization (to 1850) (3 credits 3 periods)
An examination of the characteristics and development of civilizations, religions and philosophies of the Middle East, India, Far East, and Southeast Asia. From ancient times to the mid-nineteenth century. Prerequisites: None.

HIS114 - History of Eastern Civilization (1850 to Present) (3 credits 3 periods)
An examination of the characteristics and development of civilizations of Middle East, India, Far East, and Southeast Asia. From mid-nineteenth century to present. Prerequisites: None.

HIS135 - Military History of the Southwest (3 credits 3 periods)
Examines the various elements and aspects of the development of the military frontier in the Southwest, from the Spanish conquest to 1920. Emphasis on Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas. Prerequisites: None.

HIS145 - History of Mexico (3 credits 3 periods)
Survey of the political, economic, and social forces which have shaped the development of Mexico from pre-Columbian times to the present. Prerequisites: None.

HIS201 - History of Women in America (3 credits 3 periods)
Introduction to women's history from the colonial period to the present. Deals chronologically with changes and developments which have influenced the lives of women. Prerequisites: None.

HIS203 - African-American History (3 credits 3 periods)
Examination of the origins and development of African-Americans through the period of slavery and emancipation to their struggle for rights in the modern world. Prerequisites: None.

HIS209 - The Chicano in Twentieth Century America (3 credits 3 periods)
Analysis of the twentieth century Chicano experience. Historical perspective of the emergence of Chicanos as an influential minority in the United States. Prerequisites: None.

HIS241 - Latin American Civilization in the Colonial period (3 credits 3 periods)
A survey of the political, economic, and social forces which molded Latin American civilization in the Colonial Period. Prerequisites: None.

HIS242 - Latin American Civilization in the Post-Colonial period (3 credits 3 periods)
A survey of the political, economic, and social forces which molded Latin American civilization in the period of the development of Republics. Prerequisites: None.

HIS251 - History of England (to 1700) (3 credits 3 periods)
History of England to 1660. Analysis of the major political, cultural, social, and intellectual factors in English historical development from its earliest times till 1660. Prerequisites: None.

HIS252 - History of England (1700 to Present) (3 credits 3 periods)
Analysis of the major political, cultural, social, and intellectual factors in English historical development from 1650 to the present. Prerequisites: None.

HIS275 - Soviet Union and Slavic World (3 credits 3 periods)
Survey of the principal political, military, economic, social, and cultural developments in the Soviet Union from the Communist seizure of power in 1917 to the present. Includes a brief review of the geography, politics, and culture of pre-1917 Russia as a background. Prerequisites: None.

HIS276 - History of the Middle East (to 1500) (3 credits 3 periods)
Survey of the political and economic development of the Middle East to 1500. Emphasis on the impact of the religions of the Middle East on the social and cultural development of Europe. Prerequisites: None.

HIS277 - History of the Middle East (1500 to Present) (3 credits 3 periods)
Survey of the political and economic development of the Middle East since 1500. Emphasis on the decline of the Moslem empire, the resurgence of contemporary Pan-Arabian, the Palestinian-Israeli question and the impact of oil production on the region and the rest of the world. Prerequisites: None.

HIS282AA - Volunteerism for History: A Service Learning Experience (1 credit 1 period)

HIS282AB - Volunteerism for History: A Service Learning Experience (2 credits 2 periods)

HIS282AC - Volunteerism for History: A Service Learning Experience (3 credits 3 periods)
Service-learning field experience within private/public agencies such as museums and libraries, and citizen volunteer groups. Development of historical research and inquiry skills through on-site volunteer experience. May be repeated for a total of six(6) HIS282 credit hours; may not repeat specific assignment for more than three(3) credit hours. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.