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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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    Tel Aviv University

    The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Demography, Cultural Diversity

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    The University of Melbourne

    The French Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics

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    Wesleyan University

    History of Mental Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Pharmacotherapy

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    Yale University

    Age of Cathedrals

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Architecture and Construction, World History, Higher Education, Economics, Storytelling, Architectural Design

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    History of Medical Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Health Care, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Safety, Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Risk Analysis, Biology, Research Methodologies, Legal Research

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    Emory University

    From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Impact, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Civil Law, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    University of Arizona

    Roman Art and Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Timelines

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    University of Virginia

    Age of Jefferson

    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

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    Skillshare

    Concept Portrait Photography: Create A Captivating Series

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Content Creation, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Power of Sport in American Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Impact, Critical Thinking

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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, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Nathaniel Hawthorne

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Public History, Liberal Arts

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State: Tel Aviv University
  • The French Revolution: The University of Melbourne
  • History of Mental Illness: Wesleyan University
  • Age of Cathedrals: Yale University
  • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement: Emory University
  • Roman Art and Archaeology: University of Arizona
  • Age of Jefferson: University of Virginia
  • Concept Portrait Photography: Create A Captivating Series: Skillshare
  • The Power of Sport in American Culture: University of Colorado Boulder

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