Course No.HSTX 9006
# of Credits: 2 Semester Hours of Credit*
Cost: $95 per credit with all materials
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This course gives the participant a fascinating look at the California Gold Rush of 1849. A shiver went through the whole country when gold was discovered in California, and this course describes the hopes, dreams and harsh realities that accompanied it. It will take you to the mining camps to see how gold was mined, uncover what happened to claim jumpers, and reveal the exhilaration and hardships of those lured by the dream of wealth.

Some related courses:
THE STORY OF MONEY
THE OREGON TRAIL

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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.