Tompkins Cortland Community College

HSTY202 - American History Since 1877


This course surveys the major historical developments of the United States of America from the end of Reconstruction to the present. Special emphasis is placed on reading, interpreting, and discussing primary source documents so students become familiar with the practice of historical research. HSTY 202 fulfills the SUNY General Education US History and Civic Engagement requirement. Prerequisite: Prior completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ENGL 100. 3 Cr., 3 Lec. Fall and spring semesters.