Integrating Civics Learning and Engagement into H-SS Instruction

1-2 Units
Off Campus
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for UC Berkeley History-Social Science Project Participants Only

UC History-Social Science Project, in collaboration with the Santa Clara County Office of Education, will engage students in exploring how civic action concepts and strategies can be applied to the study of course content to provide a unique lens into history and to prepare students for civic engagement projects as part of their H-SS course.

Course Details

Number of Units:   1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend:  This course provides continuing education for in-service educators in K-12 schools and districts.  Pre-service teachers are also eligible.

Directions to Enrolled Participants for University Credit: Submit your Certificate of Completion by email to [email protected] after enrolling for credit and completing the course.

Course Options

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What You Will Learn

  • Locate places in curriculum in which civic change concepts and strategies can be introduced
  • Scaffold the introduction of social-change concepts and strategies
  • Adapt a strategy from the course to fit a particular historical or contemporary analysis

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

Advance Faster

Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.