This course will provide teachers with the tools needed to implement the Medal of Honor Character Development Program in their classrooms. The course offers a flexible, cross-curricular resource based on the values embodied in the Medal of Honor. Lessons focus on how students can live lives of courage, commitment, sacrifice, integrity, citizenship, and patriotism, while also influencing change in their own communities. Attendees will examine lessons and discuss how to incorporate them into existing curriculum.
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IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ENROLL WITH THE PARTNERED ORGANIZATION AND PAY ALL REQUIRED FEES BEFORE PURCHASING UNITS THROUGH USD.
Number of Units: 0.5 - 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Carefully choose your section based on your location (1.0 unit); or choose the virtual section if you are taking the course online (.5 unit) -- Choose one option only.
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for
Congressional Medal of Honor Society Participants.
Course Format: In-person, 6-hour course and 6.5-hour assignment to be graded by CMOHS
University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information
The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.
Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways.
These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.
Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.
Directions to Enroll for Credit
Step 1: Register with the Partner Organization (Congressional Medal of Honor Society) Complete your registration directly with the partner organization. Follow their instructions to begin the course and pay any required enrollment fees.
Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.
Step 2: Register for University Credit After confirming your registration with the partner organization, return to USD’s website.
If a section matching your location and course dates is listed on the page, you may register and purchase Graduate-Level Extension Credit (GLEC) directly through the website. If your section is not currently listed, please email [email protected]. Our USD PCE Credit Validation team will review your request and follow up with the next steps.
Please note: This page is for university credit (GLECs) only. If you are interested in purchasing Continuing Education Units (CEUs) instead, please let us know in your email so we can assist you with the appropriate process.
Not sure which credit option is right for you? Click here to view USD Transcript & Confirmation of Completion Samples and learn about the difference between a university transcript (GLECs) and a Confirmation of Completion Letter (CEUs).
Step 3: Complete the Course Participate fully in the course through the partner organization and complete all required assignments, activities, and assessments.
Step 4: Partner Organization Submits Grades After you finish, the partner organization will submit your final grade to USD.
Step 5: Receive Your Transcript Once your grade has been processed, USD will issue an official transcript reflecting your earned credit. Transcripts are mailed to the address listed in your USD student account.
Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.
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For detailed information regarding the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our Participant Guide.
Audience: Teachers, Counselors, Coaches, and Administrators.
Location: Convoy, OH
Trainers: Hallgring, Hospodarsky, Ohler, & Cooper
Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if the refund is requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. Refunds will not be issued once a grade has been assigned or after the 30-day period has passed.
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