American History courses can help you learn about key events, influential figures, and social movements that shaped the nation. You can build skills in critical analysis, historical interpretation, and effective communication of complex ideas. Many courses introduce tools like primary source documents, timelines, and digital archives, which enhance your understanding of historical context and enable you to engage with various perspectives on American identity and culture.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Impact, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Research, Investigation, Storytelling, Systems Thinking, Content Creation, Peer Review, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Discussion Facilitation, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Public History, Labor Law, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Economics, Business Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, General Science and Research, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tel Aviv University
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Immigration Law, Social Justice, Social Sciences, International Relations, World History, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology, Diplomacy, Economic Development, Social Impact, Public Safety and National Security, Demography, Economics, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hazard Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yad Vashem
Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, World History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Liberal Arts, Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Public Safety and National Security, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Economics, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Anthropology, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, World History, International Relations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Social Studies, Writing, Research, Culture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks