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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Sustainable Development, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Case Studies, Environment, Health Equity, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Community Outreach, Culture, Diversity Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

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

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

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

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

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

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines, Innovation, Engineering Design Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks