HIST170

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American Civilizations

General StudiesLDSBC - Ensign College

Course Lead

Kurt Fertig

Course Description

American Civilizations fulfills the American Institutions General Education requirement. This course offers learners an overview of American history from the colonial period to the present. Learners will gain an understanding of how major historical events, actors, and trends have impacted and shaped the United States over time. Instead of viewing U.S. history as a series of isolated occurrences, this course emphasizes how the combination of various places, circumstances, eras, and people create an overarching historical narrative, one that brings added depth and nuance to the American story.

Credit Type

Fixed

Minimum or Fixed Credit

3

Semester and Block Offered at SLC Campus

Winter, Block 1, Winter, Block 2, Spring, Block 1, Spring, Block 2, Fall, Block 1, Fall, Block 2

Maximum potential student account charge (subject to change by semester). See Course Materials for details.

A Short History of the United States

Will this course require CPT authorization for international students?

No