Academic Bulletin 2025-2026 
    
    Oct 13, 2025  
Academic Bulletin 2025-2026

HIST 345 - Skyscrapers, Slums, and Sprawl


Credits: 4
An examination of the history of urban and suburban development in the United States from the colonial era to the present, with emphasis on the twentieth century. Among the issues discussed are urban policy, environmental impacts, and the relationship between the built environment and social divisions such as race, class, and gender.

Prerequisite: One course in U.S. history.

Distribution Requirements: CL, SB.