Silent Heroes: Untold Stories of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II

Course Available
3 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for NHD Participants Only

National History Day® (NHD) is proud to partner with the National Cemetery Administration on the Veterans Legacy Project. In this program, teachers will guide their students in researching the life of an underserved veteran who served during the Korean War. The course includes four live webinars with an expert historian and an NHD curriculum specialist. Teachers will develop strategies to help their students think like historians, conduct original research, and draft a profile for publication by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and National History Day.

Course Details

Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for NHD Participants.

To enroll in this course please ensure you have registered with National History Day

Course Materials:

University of San Diego – Academic Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level academic credit. To receive credit, participants must first register and complete coursework through the external program provider.

Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.

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.

Transcript Delivery Timeline:

  • U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
  • International addresses: 3–4 weeks

 

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X709Z – 2025 Participants 28 Aug 202527 Apr 2026 3 $237

Silent Heroes: Untold Stories of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II

28 Aug 202527 Apr 2026
3
$237
Credit Validation
Online

Audience: Teachers and librarians, grades K-12 accepted to this program.

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. No refunds will be issued after the 30-day period.

Enrollment Open Through: August 28, 2025 – December 31, 2025 (11:59pm PT)

What You Will Learn

  • Place World War II in historical context through secondary research
  • Gather original primary source materials from a variety of sources
  • Examine military service records from the National Archives and Records Administration
  • Enhance historical thinking skills by joining five live webinar sessions with leading historians and NHD curriculum specialists
  • Use research organizers to verify factual information
  • Compile a bibliography of research sources
  • Create a profile for publication by the Veterans Administration and National History Day

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.

Informative Stats and Facts

600+

High-quality, career-building courses to choose from

50+

In-depth, innovative, and relevant topics

25+

Career advancing certificates

Learning Method Information

Courses offer a convenient, yet rigorous style of learning that allows you to structure your education to suit your schedule while keeping you on pace toward achieving your educational.

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.