HIST 217 African American History since 1865 (3)

This course examines the historical experience of African Americans beginning with the period following the Civil War and continuing until the present time. Among the topics covered are: Reconstruction, blacks in the New South, African American leadership, the impact of the world wars, the consequences of the Great Depression and New Deal and the rise of civil rights activism.
Prerequisite(s): EITHER HIST 115-HIST 116 OR any other combination of courses that satisfies the general education history requirement.
Course Frequency: Spring