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: Culture, Social Studies, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Public History, Labor Law, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Economics, Business Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Morehouse College
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Studies, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Oral Expression, Media and Communications, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Beginner · 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

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Community Health, Sociology, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Social Justice, Public History, Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Advocacy, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Art History, Music History, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Culture, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Interactive Design, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Case Studies, Innovation
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Research, European History, World History, Photography, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Legal Depositions, Journals
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, World History, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Economics, Demography, Market Opportunities, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks