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.

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

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Management, Computer Security, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Morehouse College
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Studies, Social Justice, Advocacy, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Affairs, Sociology, Social Impact, Oral Expression, Media and Communications, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

Skills you'll gain: Research, European History, World History, Photography, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Journals
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, Multimedia
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Oral Expression, Discussion Facilitation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, European History, Public History, Oral Expression, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months