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Course Title: HSC Washington State History and Ethnic Studies

Title Abbreviation: WA HISTORY/ETHN ST

Department: HSC

Course #: 68

Credits: 5

Variable: No

IUs: 5

CIP: 320204

EPC: n/a

REV: 2024

Course Description

This course examines major developments in Washington State history and the Pacific Northwest region.

Prerequisite

Prerequisite/Corequisite: HSC/ELA 018 with a C or higher (or concurrent enrollment).

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:

Academic Basic Education N/A

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution	Course #	Remarks
Anacor HS	WA STATE HIST	Completion of this course fulfills all HS requirements for WA State History and can be counted as up to 1 credit Ethnic Studies Social Studies Elective or up to 2 elective credits (2 credits total).
BE HS	WA STATE HIST	Completion of this course fulfills all HS requirements for WA State History and can be counted as up to 1 credit Ethnic Studies Social Studies Elective or up to 2 elective credits (2 credits total).
Concr HS	WA STATE HIST	Completion of this course fulfills all HS requirements for WA State History and can be counted as up to 1 credit Ethnic Studies Social Studies Elective or up to 2 elective credits (2 credits total).
LaConn HS	WA STATE HIST	Completion of this course fulfills all HS requirements for WA State History and can be counted as up to 1 credit Ethnic Studies Social Studies Elective or up to 2 elective credits (2 credits total).
MV HS	WA STATE HIST	Completion of this course fulfills all HS requirements for WA State History and can be counted as up to 1 credit Ethnic Studies Social Studies Elective or up to 2 elective credits (2 credits total).
Stanw HS	WA STATE HIST	Completion of this course fulfills all HS requirements for WA State History and can be counted as up to 1 credit Ethnic Studies Social Studies Elective or up to 2 elective credits (2 credits total).
SW HS	WA STATE HIST	Completion of this course fulfills all HS requirements for WA State History and can be counted as up to 1 credit Ethnic Studies Social Studies Elective or up to 2 elective credits (2 credits total).

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

Evaluate key ideals established in preliminary, primary, and secondary source materials, including tribal treaties, the Washington State Constitution, and other fundamental documents.
Evaluate the impact of individuals and movements on Washington State history by analyzing conflicting information from two or more sources.
Describe the structure and functions of the Washington State government.
Use dominant and marginalized narratives to explain the themes in and relationships between eras in Washington State history.
Create a counter narrative that centers on their cultural backgrounds, their communities, and their experiences as sources of expertise.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

Topics may contain, but are not limited to, Washington state culture and economics, Washington State Constitution and tribal treaties, and major events in Washington State history.