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U.S. History Honors

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date. Session dates: January 24 - August 15, 2024.

Explore the story of the great “American experiment,” now known as the United States. For students of history, this honors-level course provides an opportunity to master the facts and analytical skills needed to understand and think critically about issues in American history. Participating in online discussions, reading and analyzing primary and secondary documents and writing critical essays are among the varied activities used to assist students in critiquing different interpretations of history in addition to document based questions (DBQs).

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

Sample Syllabus

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date. Session dates: January 24 - August 15, 2024.

Explore the story of the great “American experiment,” now known as the United States. For students of history, this honors-level course provides an opportunity to master the facts and analytical skills needed to understand and think critically about issues in American history. Participating in online discussions, reading and analyzing primary and secondary documents and writing critical essays are among the varied activities used to assist students in critiquing different interpretations of history in addition to document based questions (DBQs).

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

Sample Syllabus

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Course ID
22173
Division
Course Number
OHN242-306
Course Type
CTD Site
Credit Semesters
2
Program Name
Subject Areas
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
00:00:00
Meeting Type
End Time
00:00:00
Min Grade
6
Max Grade
12
Grade Level
Max Enrollment
30
Has Prerequisites
Off
Is Open For Registration
Off
Is Wait List
Off
Is Cancelled
Off
Requires Writing Sample
Off
Requires Student Statement
Off
Requires Essay
Off
Application Fee
0.00
Lab Fee
0.00
Late Fee
25.00
Residential Fee
0.00
Tuition Fee
1325.00
Course Apply URL
http://my.ctd.northwestern.edu/
Residential Option
Off
Weekend Only
Off
Program Type Ref
Course Season Ref
Course Level Ref
Course Tier Ref
Application Open Date
Application Close Date
Course Number Days
0
CTD Program ID
29

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