HST 130: U.S. History to 1865 at College of Staten Island
3 credits · Fall 2026
U.S. History to 1865 (HST 130) at College of Staten Island has 2 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 2 sections has an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Eileen Gupta and James Smith.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Eileen Gupta ranks chillest (Easy) and James Smith least chill (Fair).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
About this course
An examination of significant themes and events in U.S. history from the first human settlement of the Americas to 1865, with a special focus on diversity of experience, sources, and viewpoints -- examining how indigenous populations, slavery, and immigration shaped the development of the United States to 1865; explaining and evaluating the role of the U.S. in the world; and analyzing the development of U.S. constitutional democracy.
Best professors for HST 130 at College of Staten Island, Fall 2026
- Eileen GuptaChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 4.5 (38) · difficulty 2.5/5 · 86% would take again
- James SmithChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 4.2 (10) · difficulty 3.0/5 · 80% would take again
Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works
HST 130 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:31 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about HST 130 at College of Staten Island
- Who teaches HST 130 at College of Staten Island in Fall 2026?
- Eileen Gupta and James Smith are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is HST 130 at College of Staten Island hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.8 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a HST 130 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.