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Course Title: HSC Washington State History and Government

Title Abbreviation: WA HISTORY & GOVT

Department: HSC

Course #: 64

Credits: 5

Variable: Yes

IUs: 5

CIP: 320204

EPC: n/a

REV: 2019

Course Description

This course examines major developments in Washington State history and compares its approaches to government to other systems of government, including their histories and underlying philosophies.

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: Completion of /co-enrollment in HSC 018 or Permission

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 Civics, OR can be counted as up to 1 credit Social Studies Elective.
BE HS	WA STATE HIST	Completion of this course fulfills all HS requirements for WA State History and Civics, OR can be counted as up to 1 credit Social Studies Elective.
Concr HS	WA STATE HIST	Completion of this course fulfills all HS requirements for WA State History and Civics, OR can be counted as up to 1 credit Social Studies Elective.
LaConn HS	WA STATE HIST	Completion of this course fulfills all HS requirements for WA State History and Civics, OR can be counted as up to 1 credit Social Studies Elective.
MV HS	WA STATE HIST	Completion of this course fulfills all HS requirements for WA State History and Civics, OR can be counted as up to 1 credit Social Studies Elective.
SW HS	WA STATE HIST	Completion of this course fulfills all HS requirements for WA State History and Civics, OR can be counted as up to 1 credit Social Studies Elective.

Learning Outcomes

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

Understand how themes and developments have defined eras in Washington State history.
Understand and analyze how individuals and movements have shaped Washington State history.
Understand and analyze how cultures and cultural groups contributed to Washington State history.
Analyze the production, distribution, and consumption of goods, services, and resources in societies from the past or in the present.
Understand and evaluate the impact of various forms of government on people in the past or present.
Understand how key ideals set forth in fundamental documents, including the Washington State Constitution and tribal treaties, define the goals of our state.
Understand the role of immigration in shaping societies in the past or present.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Think

Definition: Think analytically, logically, creatively, and reflectively.

Integrate

Definition: Apply knowledge, skills, and methodologies from multiple disciplines.

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.