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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Anthropology, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, World History, International Relations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Social Justice, Public History, Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Advocacy, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Quantitative Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Timelines
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Case Law, Legal Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Oral Expression, Music, World History, Creativity, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Research, Literacy, Persuasive Communication, Report Writing, English Language, Grammar, Case Studies, Journalism, Editing, Proofreading, Style Guides, Peer Review, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Demography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Public History, Social Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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