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HIS100: History of Western Civilization to Middle Ages – 3 credits

Survey of the origin and development of Western civilization and its institutions from prehistory through the Ancient World and the Middle Ages.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
18441
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Scott
Open
19 of 25 seats available
18442
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Scott
Open
21 of 25 seats available

HIS101: History of Western Civilization Middle Ages to 1789 – 3 credits

Survey of the history of the Western world from the emergence of Western civilization in the Middle Ages to the start of the French Revolution.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, HU, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
18367
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Sonstroem
Open
5 of 28 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18368
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Scott
Open
16 of 18 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

HIS102: History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present – 3 credits

Survey of the history of the Western world from the French Revolution to the present.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17878
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Sonstroem
Open
3 of 18 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
19785
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Scott
Open
15 of 15 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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: H, HU, SB

SUN# HIS1131
Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
31376
Glendale: North Campus
GCC North A 113
Hybrid In-Person
2/3 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu,Th
8:30AM – 9:45AM
  • R. Sharman
Open
15 of 24 seats available
  • Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
33120
Estrella Mountain
Internet/ Online Class
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
24 of 32 seats available
  • Flex Start Class
  • Textbook info pending
17828
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Rosinbum
Open
16 of 25 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17868
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Ashcroft
Open
4 of 25 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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: H, SB

SUN# HIS1132
Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17827
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Neese
Open
6 of 28 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17829
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Rosinbum
Open
22 of 25 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
32391
Glendale
Online Class
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Sharman
Open
11 of 24 seats available
  • Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15569
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • D. Bueno
Open
7 of 27 seats available
30327
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • V. Ghosh
Open
21 of 23 seats available
  • Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.

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: H, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17830
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Neese
Open
7 of 11 seats available
19428
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Neese
Open
11 of 15 seats available

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: H, HU, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
33039
Phoenix
A106
Hybrid In-Person
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
11:30AM – 12:45PM
  • D. Bueno
Open
23 of 24 seats available
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Eight (8) Weeks
    Hybrid class incorporating both online and classroom activities.
  • Textbook info pending
22964
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Puisto
Open
4 of 30 seats available
  • This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.

HIS109: Mexican American History and Culture – 3 credits

Examination of the origins and development of Mexican American peoples. Including culture, history and contributions within the United States. Emphasis on educational, social, and economic conditions of Mexican Americans of the southwest.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
13281
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Garcia
Open
13 of 28 seats available

HIS110: World History to 1500 – 3 credits

A global survey of the economic, social, cultural, environmental, and political elements of world history to 1500.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU

SUN# HIS1100
Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
13186
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Bilka
Open
1 of 28 seats available
23462
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Klobas
Open
8 of 25 seats available
  • This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
21198
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Sonstroem
Open
7 of 22 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
21199
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 3/9
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Sonstroem
Open
2 of 3 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31996
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/16 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Russell
Open
23 of 25 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

HIS111: World History 1500 to the Present – 3 credits

A survey of the economic, social, cultural, and political elements of world history from 1500 to the present. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU

SUN# HIS1111
Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
13135
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • P. Petrequin
Open
2 of 28 seats available
18980
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • D. Sager
Open
17 of 25 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18981
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • D. Sager
Open
18 of 25 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

HIS113: History of Eastern Civilizations to 1850 – 3 credits

An examination of the development of civilizations, religions and philosophies in the Near East, India, Far East, and Southeast Asia from ancient times to the mid-nineteenth century.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17381
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
2/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • V. Ghosh
Open
10 of 23 seats available
  • Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.

HIS114: History of Eastern Civilizations 1850 to Present – 3 credits

Examination of characteristics and development of civilizations of Middle East, India, Far East, and Southeast Asia, from mid-nineteenth century to present. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
30328
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • V. Ghosh
Open
17 of 23 seats available
  • Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.

HIS145: History of Mexico – 3 credits

Survey of the major forces that shaped the history of Mexico and its culturally diverse communities from pre-Columbian times to the present. Also examines how these historical forces continue to shape contemporary Mexican society and its place within the world.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
13196
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Garcia
Open
19 of 28 seats available
  • Second Eight (8) Week Class
    This class qualifies for the Writing-Certified Class Program Distinction.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17854
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Ashcroft
Open
24 of 25 seats available
17855
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Ashcroft
Open
24 of 25 seats available

HIS201: History of Women in America – 3 credits

Introduction to women's history from the colonial period to the present. Explores changes and developments which have influenced the lives of women.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
13211
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. McCarty
Open
18 of 28 seats available
  • Honors Option Section: Limited seats reserved for CGCC Honors Program Students only. Honors Advisor signature required.
    This is the Honors option for HIS201 #13197.
    Second Eight (8) Week Class
    This class qualifies for the Writing-Certified Class Program Distinction.
13197
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. McCarty
Open
18 of 28 seats available

HIS204: African-American History 1865 to Present – 3 credits

The multifaceted history and cultural heritage of African-American communities since the Civil War, presented within the broader context of U.S. history. This course explores the social, economic, political, and cultural history of African-American communities, including the historical and cultural impacts of slavery and discrimination, and the collective struggle for freedom, equality, and self-determination throughout U.S. history. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24092
South Mountain
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Cherland
Open
4 of 24 seats available

HIS277: The Modern Middle East – 3 credits

Survey of the political, religious and economic development of the Middle East since 1500. Emphasis on the decline of the Moslem empire(s), the resurgence of contemporary Pan- Arabism, the Palestinian-Israeli question, jihadism, fundamentalist terrorism, the Taliban and Al Qaeda, and the impact of oil production on the region and the rest of the world. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17823
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
2/2 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Bergman
Open
25 of 25 seats available
17824
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Bergman
Open
24 of 25 seats available