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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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    Yad Vashem

    El Holocausto: el abismo de la humanidad

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Social Studies, World History, Immigration Law, European History, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Political Sciences

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    History of Video Games

    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

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Становлення сучасної України

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Oral Expression, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Art History, Cultural Diversity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    405 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Становление современной Украины

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Baseball into the Millennium

    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

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    Yale University

    Age of Cathedrals

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Architecture and Construction, World History, Higher Education, Economics, Storytelling, Architectural Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    500 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Race, Gender, and Culture

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Sustainable Development, Anthropology, Environment, Case Studies, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Age of Jefferson

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, Teaching, Social Justice, Public History, Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Advocacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    461 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Privacy in the USA

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Telecommunications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Case Law, Digital Communications

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Baseball and Americanism

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Culture, Public History, Economics, International Relations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • El Holocausto: el abismo de la humanidad: Yad Vashem
  • History of Video Games: Illinois Tech
  • Становлення сучасної України: Yale University
  • The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Становление современной Украины: Yale University
  • Baseball into the Millennium: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Age of Cathedrals: Yale University
  • Race, Gender, and Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism: Rice University
  • Age of Jefferson: University of Virginia

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