HST 401: Semnar/Adv Hst Study at College of Staten Island
4 credits · Fall 2026
Semnar/Adv Hst Study (HST 401) at College of Staten Island has 3 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 3 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Susan Smith-Peter and John Dixon.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Susan Smith-Peter ranks chillest (Fair) and John Dixon least chill (Busy).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
Prerequisites: HST 200, HST 300, and any additional 300-level history course
About this course
The research seminar for the History major, in which each student will produce an original paper that is based upon primary sources and situated in the relevant secondary literature. Students will build upon methods and content learned in prior courses. Topics for the seminar will vary according to the instructor's interests and expertise.
Best professors for HST 401 at College of Staten Island, Fall 2026
- Susan Smith-PeterChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 4.1 (54) · difficulty 3.5/5 · 78% would take again
- John DixonChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
2 sections · 0 open · ★ 3.9 (17) · difficulty 3.8/5 · 71% 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 401 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 401 at College of Staten Island
- Who teaches HST 401 at College of Staten Island in Fall 2026?
- Susan Smith-Peter and John Dixon are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is HST 401 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 3.6 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a HST 401 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.