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Classes Taught

Fall 2024

HIS103 United States History to 1865 3 Credits

The political, economic, and social development of the United States from the Pre-Columbian period through the end of the Civil War (1865). Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14251
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Started

Notes: Class 14251 Students may contact instructor at: paul.hietter@mesacc.edu

HIS108 United States History 1945 to the Present 3 Credits

Survey of American history from 1945 to the present. Focuses on the political, social, economic and cultural history of the United States from the end of World War II to the present time. Includes domestic developments and foreign policy. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14259

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 14259 Students may contact instructor at: paul.hietter@mesacc.edu

Spring 2025

HIS104 United States History 1865 to Present 3 Credits

The political, economic, and social development of United States from 1865 to the present time. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26998
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

16 of 24
Seats Available

Spring Flex Start 2025

HIS104 United States History 1865 to Present 3 Credits

The political, economic, and social development of United States from 1865 to the present time. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26981

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

18 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 26981 Students may contact instructor at: paul.hietter@mesacc.edu

HIS105 Arizona History 3 Credits

The history of Arizona covering the Native American experience, Spanish colonial times, the Mexican national period, the U.S. federal territorial years, and its political and economic developments as a state. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28522

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

20 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 28522 Students may contact instructor at: paul.hietter@mesacc.edu.

Degrees & Awards

Ph.D, History, Arizona State University, 1999

MA, History, University of Minnesota, 1991

BS, Journalism, Northwestern University, 1989

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