The History of Alaska

Course No. HSTX 934
# of Credits: 1, 3 or 4 Semester Hours of Credit*
Cost: $95 per credit with all materials
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This course takes you through centuries of Alaskan history, from the first immigrants across the land bridge from Asia to Statehood. It delves deeply into the Russian occupation and its long-term effects, the struggle for equality by the Native Americans, and the sudden onset of the oil-rich postwar period. There are no on-site visits in the 3-credit portion. The one-credit portion consists of a seven-hour drive from Northern Anchorage to the Matanuska glacier with assignments at picturesque and notable sites along the way.

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*CREDIT: Semester hours of non-degree Professional Development Credit is offered through LMU. Students meeting course syllabus requirements earn a grade on their transcript of CR (credit). Students not meeting requirements earn a grade of NC (no credit). Professional Development Credit is not applicable toward any undergraduate or graduate degree at Loyola Marymount University. Courses are designed for student with baccalaureate degrees and appropriate teaching credentials. Course credit may be used for some professional advancement requirements, such as salary movement and recertification credits. Check with your school district regarding course eligibility for credit under standard requirements for independent study, as tuition is non-refundable.