HIST 4890 - Civil Rights and Black Power Movements in the U.S.

3 hours

Surveys the history of American civil rights movements from 1865 to the present, with special attention to the 1945–1968 period. Analyzes the background of the modern civil rights movement; the goals and strategies of its participants and those who opposed it; the role of the federal government in creating reforms; and the enduring importance of the movement in contemporary America.

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $11.10