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16 courses with the subject HIS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

HIS 101Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE3

Examines the development of western civilization from ancient times to 1600 CE. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

Subject
HIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
HIS 102Western Civilizations Post-1600 CE3

Examines the development of western civilization from 1600 CE to the present. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

Subject
HIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
HIS 111World Civilization Pre-1500 CE3

Surveys the history of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe from antiquity to approximately 1500. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

Subject
HIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
HIS 112World Civilization Post-1500 CE3

Surveys the history of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from approximately 1500 CE through the present. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

Subject
HIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
HIS 121United States History to 18773

Introduces the history of the United States from its origins to 1877. Includes the European exploration, development of the American colonies and their institutions, the Revolution, major political, social and economic developments, geographical expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

Subject
HIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
HIS 122United States History Since 18653

Introduces the history of the United States from 1865 to present. Includes major political, social and economic developments since 1865, overseas expansion, the two world wars, the Cold War and the post-Cold War era. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

Subject
HIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
HIS 127Women in American History3

Studies the role of women and attitudes toward women from ancient times to the present. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

Subject
HIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
HIS 141African-American History I3

Surveys the history of black Americans from their African origins to the present. Part I of II. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

Subject
HIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
HIS 183Survey of Museum Practice3

Explores the role of the museum in society and traces the foundations upon which these public, cultural and education al institutions are built. Emphasizes the management and interpretation of historic properties and collections. Credit will not be awarded for both. This course is cross-listed with ART 184. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

Subject
HIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
HIS 185Introduction to Museum Education3

Explores the basic elements of museum education, the different programming techniques museums use to reach all types of audiences, and the ways museums identify audiences. Credit will not be awarded for both. This course is cross-listed with ART 185. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

Subject
HIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
HIS 186Collections Management3

Discusses the fundamentals of collections policy, deaccessioning, appraisal, and curatorial management. Credit will not be awarded for both. This course is cross-listed with ART 186. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

Subject
HIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
HIS 195Topics1-5

Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

Subject
HIS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
HIS 231Introduction to Latin American History II3

Examines Latin American civilizations from pre-Columbian origins to the present. Part II of II. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

Subject
HIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
HIS 281History of Virginia I3

Examines the cultural, political, and economic history of the Commonwealth from its beginning to the present. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Subject
HIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
HIS 296Museum Internship3

Internship without pay with an approved museum, collection, or historic site, supervised and coordinated by the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

Subject
HIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
HIS 298Museum Studies: Seminar and Project3

Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

Subject
HIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu

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