HIS-114 - The History of Springfield, MA

3 credits

This course will explore the history of Springfield, MA from the colonial era to the present. Focus will be paid to the settlement of the city in the colonial era, the city’s role in major historic events such as the American Revolution, Shays’ Rebellion as well as cover the city’s role in industrial development. Other topics will include an examination of the city has and continues to grow.

Prerequisite(s): ENG-095 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.

Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.