HST 131: U.S. History Since 1865 at College of Staten Island
3 credits · Fall 2026
U.S. History Since 1865 (HST 131) at College of Staten Island has 8 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 2 of 8 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Joseph Frusci, Terrence Golway, Michael Batson, John Devine, James Smith, and Brian Murphy.
Of the 6 professors with a Chill Rank, Joseph Frusci ranks chillest (Chill) and Brian Murphy least chill (Busy).
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 since the end of the Civil War, with a special focus on diversity of experience, sources, and viewpoints -- examining how the continued presence of indigenous populations, the legacies of slavery, and ongoing immigration have shaped the development of the United States since 1865; explaining and evaluating the role of the U.S. in international relations; exploring the ongoing development of U.S. constitutional democracy; and analyzing and discussing common institutions or patterns of life in U.S. society and how they influence, or are influenced by, race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, belief, or other forms of social differentiation.
Best professors for HST 131 at College of Staten Island, Fall 2026
- Joseph FrusciChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 5.0 (119) · difficulty 1.9/5 · 100% would take again
- Terrence GolwayChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
2 sections · 0 open · ★ 5.0 (23) · difficulty 1.5/5 · 100% would take again
- Michael BatsonChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
2 sections · 1 open · ★ 4.8 (117) · difficulty 2.1/5 · 95% would take again
- John DevineChill Rank 2 of 5: Easylimited data?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 5.0 (3) · difficulty 1.7/5 · 100% 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
- Brian MurphyChill Rank 4 of 5: Busylimited data?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 2.3 (7) · difficulty 3.6/5 · 29% 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 131 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:31 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
8 of 8 sections · 2 open
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about HST 131 at College of Staten Island
- Who teaches HST 131 at College of Staten Island in Fall 2026?
- Joseph Frusci, Terrence Golway, Michael Batson, John Devine, James Smith, and Brian Murphy are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is HST 131 at College of Staten Island hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 6 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.3 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a HST 131 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.