Feb 15, 2026  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

HIST 445 - California History


Units: 3
General Education: GE Explorations Social and Behavioral Science [UD 4]-AI

Grading Method: LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC

Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing.

 

California history from pre-colonial societies to present. Emphasis on early colonial societies, economy, environment, politics, race, gender, and California’s place in popular culture. 

Maximum Credits: 3
Course Designations: American Institutions (AI)
Satisfies the American Institutions requirement in American history and California government.
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer