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U.S. History Courses

U.S. 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, research methods, and effective communication through written and oral presentations. Many courses introduce tools like primary source analysis and historical databases, allowing you to engage with original documents and artifacts while developing a deeper understanding of historical context and its relevance to contemporary issues.


Popular U.S. History Courses and Certifications


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    Stanford University

    Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Timelines, Verification And Validation, Scientific Methods, Research, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement

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    Vanderbilt University

    Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Liberal Arts, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Psychology

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Archaeology and Heritage of Africa

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Case Studies, Anthropology, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Scientific Methods, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Environment

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    Tel Aviv University

    The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, European History, Research, World History, Public History, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, International Relations

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    Wesleyan University

    Abnormal Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Clinical Assessment, Goal Setting

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    University of Pennsylvania

    People Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Management, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Employee Performance Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Network Analysis, Employee Retention, Performance Management, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Governance, Social Studies, World History, Anthropology, Diplomacy, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics

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    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology

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    Berklee

    Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Brand Strategy, Professional Networking, Lawsuits, Self-Starter, Music, Branding, Open Mindset, Revenue Management, Social Media, Business

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    University of London

    Introduction to English Common Law

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Civil Law, Political Sciences, European History, Governance

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    Yale University

    Moral Foundations of Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, European History, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Socioeconomics, Economics

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    Duke University

    Behavioral Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Financial Planning, Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Analysis, Economics, Psychology, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis

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

  • Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity: Stanford University
  • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University
  • Archaeology and Heritage of Africa: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World: Tel Aviv University
  • Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • People Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University
  • Music Business: Berklee
  • Introduction to English Common Law: University of London

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