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The Civil Rights Movement

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
7/14/25 - 8/21/25
TBA
Online 3 $1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)
Date
7/14/25 - 8/21/25
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)

Description

This course examines the American Civil Rights movement as it developed during the period from 1954 to 1965, and as it changed during the period from 1966 to 1986. The course assesses the roles played by individuals, movements, governments, and political leaders in the process of social change.

Registration Opens March 3

Course Details