HSC 22 - U.S. History II

5.0 Credits
An examination of selected issues and topics in U.S. history from the Civil War to the Civil Rights era. Includes the study of the U.S. Constitution and government. Counts toward high school U.S. History II and/or Contemporary World Problems credit. Department advising required. S/U grade option.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify, describe, and discuss the achievements and trends of cultures and individuals during the Civil War to the Civil Rights era.
Analyze the experiences and contributions of marginalized groups, including African Americans, women, and Indigenous peoples, from the Civil War to the Civil Rights era.
Identify and show examples of how technological advances shaped America.
Identify and interpret the major ideas set forth in the Constitution that affect this period of history.
Analyze the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments that defined and broadened Civil Rights in America.
Communicate core concepts and ideas in U.S. history from the Civil War to the Civil Rights era.
Research, compare, and analyze perspectives within this time period using multiple source materials.

Course Typically Offered
Summer, Winter, Spring