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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Studies, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Impact, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Land Management, Culture Transformation, Public History, Relationship Building, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Analytics, Data Collection, Education and Training, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Harriet Beecher Stowe

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Investigation, Social Sciences, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Social Justice, Culture, Writing, Political Sciences, Advocacy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Political Sciences, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hazard Analysis, Risk Control, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Science and Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    230 reviews

    Mixed · 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 Colorado Boulder

    Moneyball and Globalization

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Employee Relations, Court Systems, Social Studies, World History, Branding, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Economics, Demography, Franchising, Business, Public History, Cultural Diversity, Culture

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Culture, Social Studies, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology, Environmental Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    The Kennedy Half Century

    Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Diplomacy, Social Impact, Public History, Social Sciences, Culture, Investigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    506 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Medicaid, Health Systems, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Social Sciences, Medicare, Community Organizing, Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • The American Renaissance and Harriet Beecher Stowe: Dartmouth College
  • Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science: Rice University
  • The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson: Dartmouth College
  • Baseball and Americanism: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • The American Renaissance and Herman Melville: Dartmouth College
  • Moneyball and Globalization: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University

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