HIST-H 105 American History I

HIST-H 105 American History I (3 cr.)

Colonial period, Revolution, Confederation and Constitution, national period to 1865. Evolution of American society: political, economic, social structure; racial and ethnic groups; sex roles; Indian, inter-American, and world diplomacy of the United States; evolution of ideology, war, territorial expansion, industrialization, urbanization, international events and their impact on American history.

Preferred text:

Roark, Johnson, et al., The American Promise: A History of the United States. ISBN: 9781319208929, 1319208924

Other approved textbooks:

American Yawp, Out of Many, Created Equal, Give Me Liberty (Foner), American History: A Survey (Brinkley et al.), America’s History (Edwards/Self).

In addition to meeting one of three models for HLC qualifications as described in the ACP Instructor Handbook, applicants must have at least two years’ experience in the discipline and have a strong undergraduate background in the content area. Ideally, applicants have taught upper-level honors or advanced courses in the discipline (AP or honors equivalent, or dual credit with other provider). Applicants must show a personal and institutional commitment to offering a college-level course. If the ACP courses are taught in conjunction with AP U.S. History, the ACP curriculum must be the primary curriculum. Types of instructional materials to submit include a syllabus, lesson plan, or assignment. Applicants’ academic background must include at least (1) four undergraduate US history courses, or (2) two undergraduate US history courses and a graduate US history course. Graduate coursework in history is preferred.

High school World History