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.
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Community Development, De-escalation Techniques, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Cultural Responsiveness, Civil Law, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Public Health, Safety Standards, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health, Risk Analysis, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology
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 Florida
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, General Science and Research, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Sustainable Development, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Case Studies, Environment, Health Equity, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Community Outreach, Culture, Diversity Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months