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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Advocacy, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Discussion Facilitation
Beginner · 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 Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, World History, Performing Arts, Media Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Social Studies, Education and Training, Public History, K-12 pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Public Policies, Governance, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Economics, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Writing, Political Sciences, Advocacy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Immigration Law, Demography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Culture, Economics, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Timelines, World History, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Investigation, Storytelling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months