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HIST 3A

World History from Prehistory to 750 CE · 4 units · used in 189 transfer pathways

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About this course

Starting from the late prehistoric times and covering to 750 Common Era (CE), students will explore the world's history of ancient peoples, cultures, and civilizations. This course provides an interdisciplinary, multi-perspective view of world history, using a thematic approach and offering a balanced, representative and inclusive sampling of the world's cultures from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.

Sections this term

Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:00 PM UTC
HIST 3AWorld History from Prehistory to 750 CEOpen2 sections · 9 seats reported · 1 instructor
  • CRN 25284 · 01Edgar · M 5:30 PM-9:20 PM · ONLINEOpen · 9
  • CRN 25866 · 51Edgar · TBA TBA · ONLINEFull · 0

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.

Transfer pathways that use HIST 3A

ASSIST maps HIST 3A to a requirement in 189 published pathways from De Anza College — 24 shown.

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