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American History Courses

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.


Popular American History Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Race, Gender, and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Sociology, World History, Political Sciences

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    History of Mental Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Pharmacotherapy

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    Northwestern University

    Luther and the West

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Skillshare

    Concept Portrait Photography: Create A Captivating Series

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Content Creation, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Public Health, Safety Standards, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health, Risk Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    414 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Black Lives Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Demography

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    The University of Melbourne

    The French Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    324 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Demography, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Herman Melville

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Culture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Music of American English Pronunciation

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state

    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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Moneyball and Globalization

    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american history courses

  • Race, Gender, and Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • History of Mental Illness: Wesleyan University
  • Luther and the West: Northwestern University
  • Concept Portrait Photography: Create A Captivating Series: Skillshare
  • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
  • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
  • The French Revolution: The University of Melbourne
  • The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State: Tel Aviv University
  • The American Renaissance and Herman Melville: Dartmouth College
  • The Music of American English Pronunciation: University of California, Irvine

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