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American History before 1877

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
TuTh 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.		 McCormack M01-0207 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
TuTh 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0207
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

Beginning with the history of North America prior to the voyages of Columbus, History 265 examines the impact of Europeans upon indigenous peoples, and studies the evolution of colonial settlements in British North America. It covers the causes and consequences of the American Revolution, the subsequent development of democratic political and social institutions, the emergence of transportation, market and industrial revolutions and the coming of the sectional conflict and Civil War.

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

McCormack M01-0207

General Ed Requirements

Humanities

Enrolled / Capacity

32 / 35

Status

Closed

Instructor

To be Announced

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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