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.

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

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Justice, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Communication Disorders, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Special Education, Non-Verbal Communication, Civil Law
★ 4.5 (395) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Research, Investigation, Storytelling, Case Studies, Content Creation, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Psychological Evaluations, Public History, Media and Communications, World History, European History
★ 4.4 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, World History, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Economics, Governance
★ 4.7 (126) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Morehouse College
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Justice, Advocacy, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Social Impact, Public History, Oral Expression, Media and Communications, Case Studies
★ 4.9 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Diplomacy, International Relations, Social Impact, Public History, Investigation
★ 4.7 (506) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Training, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Sociology, Advocacy, Oral Expression, Discussion Facilitation
★ 4.6 (300) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Social Impact, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Ancient History, Environment, Case Studies, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Community Outreach, Culture, Diversity Awareness, World History, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics, Governance
★ 4.5 (50) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Tel Aviv University
Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Public History, Demography, Cultural Diversity
★ 4.6 (811) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks