Paul T. Hietter

Faculty Chair - History

Social Science

Office: SC 14 - Room: 57

480-461-7346

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
  1:30 PM - 2:30 PM  

Office hours are also available by appointment.

Classes Taught

Spring 2024

HIS104 United States History 1865 to Present 3 Credits

The political, economic, and social development of United States from 1865 to the present time. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27583
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Class Started

Spring Flex Start 2024

HIS104 United States History 1865 to Present 3 Credits

The political, economic, and social development of United States from 1865 to the present time. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27563

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 27563 Students may contact instructor at: paul.hietter@mesacc.edu

HIS105 Arizona History 3 Credits

The history of Arizona covering the Native American experience, Spanish colonial times, the Mexican national period, the U.S. federal territorial years, and its political and economic developments as a state. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31434

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 31434 Students may contact instructor at: paul.hietter@mesacc.edu.

Fall 2024

HIS103 United States History to 1865 3 Credits

The political, economic, and social development of the United States from the Pre-Columbian period through the end of the Civil War (1865). Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14251
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

22 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Class 14251 Students may contact instructor at: paul.hietter@mesacc.edu

HIS108 United States History 1945 to the Present 3 Credits

Survey of American history from 1945 to the present. Focuses on the political, social, economic and cultural history of the United States from the end of World War II to the present time. Includes domestic developments and foreign policy. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14259

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

Open

24 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 14259 Students may contact instructor at: paul.hietter@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2024

HIS175 Global History of World War II 3 Credits

Global survey of World War II (WWII), focusing on its origins, major military confrontations and events, conclusion, and historical significance. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14878
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
09/04/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
12:00 PM - 1:25 PM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Class 14878 Students may contact instructor at: paul.hietter@mesacc.edu

Degrees & Awards

Ph.D, History, Arizona State University, 1999

MA, History, University of Minnesota, 1991

BS, Journalism, Northwestern University, 1989

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