Teaching African American History

Course Available
3 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for National History Day Participants Only

National History Day® (NHD) offers a course for teachers focused on African American history. The course includes four live webinars led by expert historians and NHD curriculum specialists. It highlights four emerging topics in African American history, which are explored in-depth with leading experts. Participants will engage with the latest scholarship, take part in the live sessions, and develop a classroom activity incorporating primary sources and active learning strategies.

Course Details

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

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for

National History Day Participants.

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X797X – 001 02 Dec 202423 Apr 2025 3 $237

Teaching African American History

02 Dec 202423 Apr 2025
3
$237
Credit Validation
Online

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

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation after the allotted 30 days.

Enrollment Open Through: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 (11:59pm PT)

What You Will Learn

  • Identify four new trends in scholarship in African American History
  • Apply active learning strategies to engage students with primary sources from the era
  • Select primary sources from the time period appropriate for use in the teacher's classroom
  • Practice skills by participating in four live webinar programs with leading historians and NHD curriculum specialists
  • Discuss content in a small group of teachers with similar teaching assignments to help solve common challenges
  • Create a classroom activity that incorporates primary sources and active learning strategies

Instructors

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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.

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