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Discover your future in History

Enroll in the History Program at Skyline College for an enriching academic experience that will allow you to discover the depth and breadth of human historical experience while helping you to find and focus your interests in a specific path of study within the field of History.

We offer a Certificate of Achievement which provides a head start on the road to employment and an Associate Degree for a clear path for transfer to a four-year institution.

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History is the study of the human past and how it emerged out of the traditions and customs that produced it. It is only by studying the history of other people, civilizations and cultural traditions that we can hope to gain perspective on our own unique story.

To succeed in the History Program, students will develop strong reading, writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills, as well as demonstrate a strong desire for self-discovery through a comparison of their personal historical experiences with those of others.

Career Outlook

Working in the field of History provides a unique opportunity to study the past and, through implementing and sharing this knowledge, help to influence our present and future. A degree or certificate in History provides a broad base of knowledge that can be applied to a wide range of careers including teaching, government service, business administration, law, communications, journalism, finance, and more. The demand for jobs and the pay for these careers varies widely across the nation and the State of California.

The State of California Employment Development Department provides an online Occupational Guide that provides helpful job descriptions, job outlooks and wages, and qualification requirements for a wide variety of careers. Use this guide to find more information about a career that may interest you.

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Program Type Total Units
International Studies AA 60 Units
History for Transfer AA-T 60 Units

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate ability to understand, analyze and evaluate historical processes that affect the United States and other nations, such as nation building, social change, economic development, consolidation of power and geopolitical conflict
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Location: Building 1
Email: socialsci-creativearts@smccd.edu
Phone: (650) 738-4122

Spring 2025 Courses  |  Fall 2024 Courses

Type Status Title Days Time Instructor
Day Class   OPEN HIST 100 - 30436 - History Western Civ I
HIST 100 HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION I (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A cultural, political, and economic survey of Western history from the beginnings in the Near East to 1660. Emphasis on the intellectual, artistic, and institutional foundations of Western civilization. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2).

 M W F 11:10am-12:00pm Swanson, A
Evening Class   OPEN HIST 100 - 35938 - History Western Civ I
HIST 100 HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION I (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A cultural, political, and economic survey of Western history from the beginnings in the Near East to 1660. Emphasis on the intellectual, artistic, and institutional foundations of Western civilization. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2).

 T 6:00pm-9:00pm Greedy, M
Online Class OPEN HIST 101 - 47311 - History Western Civ II
HIST 101 HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION II (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
Western civilization from 1660 to the present, with particular emphasis on European cultural, social, and political development in the 19th and 20th centuries. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2).

 TBA Greedy, M
Online Class OPEN for Waitlist HIST 104 - 46446 - World Civilizations I
HIST 104 WORLD CIVILIZATIONS I (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A global and historical survey of civilizations from ancient times to 1500. Emphasis on the origins and development of diverse cultures, political systems, major religions, noted empires, artistic/intellectual achievements, and technological breakthroughs. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2, D3).

 TBA Phipps, M
Online Class OPEN HIST 106 - 47312 - World Civilizations II
HIST 106 WORLD CIVILIZATIONS II (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A global and historical survey course of world civilizations from 1500 to the present. Emphasis on the origins of global interdependence, revolutions and nationalist movements, the global economy, cultural and religious issues, technological advancements, and current social issues. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2, D3).

 TBA Manbachi, K
Day Class   OPEN HIST 106 - 38702 - World Civilizations II
HIST 106 WORLD CIVILIZATIONS II (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A global and historical survey course of world civilizations from 1500 to the present. Emphasis on the origins of global interdependence, revolutions and nationalist movements, the global economy, cultural and religious issues, technological advancements, and current social issues. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2, D3).

 M W 1:35pm-2:50pm Manbachi, K
Online Class OPEN for Waitlist HIST 201 - 40049 - United States History I
HIST 201 UNITED STATES HISTORY I (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
U.S. history to the mid-19th century, emphasizing the development of U.S. political, social, economic and cultural foundations. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

TBA Irish, M
Online Class OPEN HIST 201 - 45862 - United States History I
HIST 201 UNITED STATES HISTORY I (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
U.S. history to the mid-19th century, emphasizing the development of U.S. political, social, economic and cultural foundations. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

TBA Reidy, N
Online Class OPEN HIST 201 - 47317 - United States History I
HIST 201 UNITED STATES HISTORY I (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
U.S. history to the mid-19th century, emphasizing the development of U.S. political, social, economic and cultural foundations. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

TBA Greedy, M
Online Class OPEN for Waitlist HIST 201 - 48125 - United States History I
HIST 201 UNITED STATES HISTORY I (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
U.S. history to the mid-19th century, emphasizing the development of U.S. political, social, economic and cultural foundations. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

TBA Reidy, N
Online Class OPEN HIST 201 - 48830 - United States History I
HIST 201 UNITED STATES HISTORY I (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
U.S. history to the mid-19th century, emphasizing the development of U.S. political, social, economic and cultural foundations. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

TBA Irish, M
Day Class   OPEN HIST 201 - 30443 - United States History I
HIST 201 UNITED STATES HISTORY I (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
U.S. history to the mid-19th century, emphasizing the development of U.S. political, social, economic and cultural foundations. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

M W F 9:10am-10:00am Swanson, A
Day Class   OPEN for Waitlist HIST 201 - 35937 - United States History I
HIST 201 UNITED STATES HISTORY I (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
U.S. history to the mid-19th century, emphasizing the development of U.S. political, social, economic and cultural foundations. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

T Th 2:10pm-3:25pm Skovgaard, J
Online Class OPEN for Waitlist HIST 202 - 43269 - United States History II
HIST 202 UNITED STATES HISTORY II (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies the American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
U.S. History from Reconstruction (1877) to the present. Topics include the political, economic, and social development of the U.S., the contributions of ethnic and racial groups, the issue of immigration, and U.S. role in the world community. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

 TBA Popal, M
Day Class   OPEN HIST 202 - 30445 - United States History II
HIST 202 UNITED STATES HISTORY II (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies the American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
U.S. History from Reconstruction (1877) to the present. Topics include the political, economic, and social development of the U.S., the contributions of ethnic and racial groups, the issue of immigration, and U.S. role in the world community. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

 M W F 10:10am-11:00am Popal, M
Online Class OPEN for Waitlist HIST 235 - 46444 - History of Ethnic Groups in US
HIST 235 HISTORY OF ETHNIC GROUPS IN THE UNITED STATES (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A survey of the social, economic and political history of ethnic groups in the United States, with particular emphasis on minority communities. In addition to examining the histories of individual ethnic communities, the course will explore the historical relationships between different groups. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

 TBA Skovgaard, J
Online Class OPEN HIST 235 - 47321 - History of Ethnic Groups in US
HIST 235 HISTORY OF ETHNIC GROUPS IN THE UNITED STATES (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A survey of the social, economic and political history of ethnic groups in the United States, with particular emphasis on minority communities. In addition to examining the histories of individual ethnic communities, the course will explore the historical relationships between different groups. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

 TBA Elkan, D
Online Class OPEN HIST 235 - 47323 - History of Ethnic Groups in US
HIST 235 HISTORY OF ETHNIC GROUPS IN THE UNITED STATES (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A survey of the social, economic and political history of ethnic groups in the United States, with particular emphasis on minority communities. In addition to examining the histories of individual ethnic communities, the course will explore the historical relationships between different groups. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

 TBA Elkan, D
Day Class   OPEN HIST 235 - 40047 - History of Ethnic Groups in US
HIST 235 HISTORY OF ETHNIC GROUPS IN THE UNITED STATES (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A survey of the social, economic and political history of ethnic groups in the United States, with particular emphasis on minority communities. In addition to examining the histories of individual ethnic communities, the course will explore the historical relationships between different groups. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

 T Th 12:35pm-1:50pm Skovgaard, J
Day Class   OPEN HIST 235 - 45013 - History of Ethnic Groups in US
HIST 235 HISTORY OF ETHNIC GROUPS IN THE UNITED STATES (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A survey of the social, economic and political history of ethnic groups in the United States, with particular emphasis on minority communities. In addition to examining the histories of individual ethnic communities, the course will explore the historical relationships between different groups. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

 M W F 9:10am-10:00am Popal, M
Day Class   OPEN HIST 235 - 46989 - History of Ethnic Groups in US
HIST 235 HISTORY OF ETHNIC GROUPS IN THE UNITED STATES (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A survey of the social, economic and political history of ethnic groups in the United States, with particular emphasis on minority communities. In addition to examining the histories of individual ethnic communities, the course will explore the historical relationships between different groups. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

 M W F 9:10am-10:00am Popal, M
Online Class OPEN for Waitlist HIST 240 - 43742 - History of Ethnic Groups in CA
HIST 240 HISTORY OF ETHNIC GROUPS IN CALIFORNIA (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A survey of the social, economic and political history of ethnic groups in California, with particular emphasis on minority communities. In addition to examining the histories of individual ethnic communities, the course will explore the historical relationships between different groups. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D2a).

 TBA Phipps, M
Online Class OPEN for Waitlist HIST 240 - 46724 - History of Ethnic Groups in CA
HIST 240 HISTORY OF ETHNIC GROUPS IN CALIFORNIA (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A survey of the social, economic and political history of ethnic groups in California, with particular emphasis on minority communities. In addition to examining the histories of individual ethnic communities, the course will explore the historical relationships between different groups. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D2a).

 TBA Phipps, M
Online Class OPEN HIST 240 - 47063 - History of Ethnic Groups in CA
HIST 240 HISTORY OF ETHNIC GROUPS IN CALIFORNIA (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A survey of the social, economic and political history of ethnic groups in California, with particular emphasis on minority communities. In addition to examining the histories of individual ethnic communities, the course will explore the historical relationships between different groups. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D2a).

 TBA Reidy, N
Online Class OPEN HIST 240 - 48831 - History of Ethnic Groups in CA
HIST 240 HISTORY OF ETHNIC GROUPS IN CALIFORNIA (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A survey of the social, economic and political history of ethnic groups in California, with particular emphasis on minority communities. In addition to examining the histories of individual ethnic communities, the course will explore the historical relationships between different groups. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D2a).

 TBA Reidy, N
Day Class   OPEN HIST 240 - 39194 - History of Ethnic Groups in CA
HIST 240 HISTORY OF ETHNIC GROUPS IN CALIFORNIA (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A survey of the social, economic and political history of ethnic groups in California, with particular emphasis on minority communities. In addition to examining the histories of individual ethnic communities, the course will explore the historical relationships between different groups. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D2a).

 T Th 8:10am-9:25am Popal, M
Day Class   OPEN HIST 240 - 48126 - History of Ethnic Groups in CA
HIST 240 HISTORY OF ETHNIC GROUPS IN CALIFORNIA (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A survey of the social, economic and political history of ethnic groups in California, with particular emphasis on minority communities. In addition to examining the histories of individual ethnic communities, the course will explore the historical relationships between different groups. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D2a).

 T Th 8:10am-9:25am Popal, M
Day Class   OPEN for Waitlist HIST 240 - 48217 - History of Ethnic Groups in CA
HIST 240 HISTORY OF ETHNIC GROUPS IN CALIFORNIA (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A survey of the social, economic and political history of ethnic groups in California, with particular emphasis on minority communities. In addition to examining the histories of individual ethnic communities, the course will explore the historical relationships between different groups. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D2a).

 T Th 11:10am-12:25pm Popal, M
Online Class OPEN for Waitlist HIST 244 - 47339 - African American History
HIST 244 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A history of the African-American community, beginning with an introduction to West African society and continuing through colonial times to the present. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D1).

 TBA Collins, C
Online Class OPEN HIST 248 - 46725 - Women&The American Experience
HIST 248 WOMEN AND THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
The history of women in the United States from the colonial era to the present. Topics include ways in which women have lived, worked and contributed to the social, cultural, political and economic development of the U.S. Transfer: UC; CSU (C2, D3).

 TBA Irish, M
Online Class OPEN for Waitlist HIST 310 - 30455 - California History
HIST 310 CALIFORNIA HISTORY (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies the American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
The history of California from the Indian period to the present. Topics to include the social, economic, political, and cultural development of the state. Emphasis on contemporary California. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D2a).

 TBA Elia, J
Online Class OPEN HIST 310 - 30457 - California History
HIST 310 CALIFORNIA HISTORY (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies the American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
The history of California from the Indian period to the present. Topics to include the social, economic, political, and cultural development of the state. Emphasis on contemporary California. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D2a).

 TBA Elia, J
Online Class OPEN HIST 310 - 47333 - California History
HIST 310 CALIFORNIA HISTORY (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies the American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
The history of California from the Indian period to the present. Topics to include the social, economic, political, and cultural development of the state. Emphasis on contemporary California. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D2a).

 TBA Manbachi, K
Day Class   OPEN HIST 310 - 30454 - California History
HIST 310 CALIFORNIA HISTORY (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Partially satisfies the American History and Institutions requirement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
The history of California from the Indian period to the present. Topics to include the social, economic, political, and cultural development of the state. Emphasis on contemporary California. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D2a).

 M W F 10:10am-11:00am Manbachi, K
Day Class   OPEN HIST 335 - 42516 - History/Politics - Middle East
HIST 335 HISTORY AND POLITICS OF THE MIDDLE EAST (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
Examination of the historical, political, economic and social issues of the Middle East, including the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and U.S. foreign policy in the area. Also listed as PLSC 335. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2, D3).

 M W F 11:10am-12:00pm Manbachi, K
Day Class   OPEN HIST 436 - 43113 - Filipinos in America
HIST 436 FILIPINOS IN AMERICA (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A historical and cultural survey of Filipinos in America from early settlements in Louisiana, Hawaii and the West Coast to the present. Emphasis will be on a critical evaluation of the main social, political, economic, cultural, intellectual and historical trends that shaped the various Filipino communities in the United States. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D3).

 T Th 9:35am-10:50am Daus - Magbual, R
Day Class   OPEN HIST 436 - 45407 - Filipinos in America
HIST 436 FILIPINOS IN AMERICA (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A historical and cultural survey of Filipinos in America from early settlements in Louisiana, Hawaii and the West Coast to the present. Emphasis will be on a critical evaluation of the main social, political, economic, cultural, intellectual and historical trends that shaped the various Filipino communities in the United States. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D3).

 T Th 9:35am-10:50am Daus - Magbual, R
Day Class   OPEN HIST 436 - 47048 - Filipinos in America
HIST 436 FILIPINOS IN AMERICA (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
A historical and cultural survey of Filipinos in America from early settlements in Louisiana, Hawaii and the West Coast to the present. Emphasis will be on a critical evaluation of the main social, political, economic, cultural, intellectual and historical trends that shaped the various Filipino communities in the United States. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D3).

 T Th 9:35am-10:50am Daus - Magbual, R

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Social Science Creative Arts
Social Science Creative Arts (Account for Social Sci/Creative Arts)
Social Science|Creative Arts-Division Office
socialsci-creativearts@smccd.edu
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History Faculty

Mustafa Popal
Mustafa Popal (Assistant Professor)
Social Science|Creative Arts-History
popalm@smccd.edu
(650) 738-7184
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Katie Manbachi
Katie Manbachi (Assistant Professor)
Social Science|Creative Arts-History
manbachik@smccd.edu
(650) 738-4156
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Acting Dean & Division Assistant

Bianca Rowden-Quince
Bianca Rowden-Quince (Acting Dean of Social Sciences/Creative Arts)
Social Science|Creative Arts-Division Office
rowdenquinceb@smccd.edu
(650) 738-4155
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Lynette Caballero
Lynette Caballero (Division Assistant)
Social Science|Creative Arts-Division Office
caballerol@smccd.edu
(650) 738-4122
BLDG 01-1108
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