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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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    Universidade de São Paulo

    I. Missões jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: história

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Culture, World History, Timelines, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, European History, Ancient History, Art History, Public History, International Relations, Cultural Sensitivity, Conflict Management, Community Development

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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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Baseball into the Millennium

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Public History, Labor Law, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Economics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Black Lives Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Demography

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    The Making of US Foreign Policy

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Economics, World History, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Governance, Strategic Partnership, Security Strategy

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History

    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

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Human Factors, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Safety Assurance

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Race, Gender, and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Sociology, World History, Political Sciences

    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, Health Systems, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Community Health, Sociology, Biology

    4.6
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    Morehouse College

    Activism in Sports and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Studies, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Oral Expression, Media and Communications, Writing

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    Yale University

    Становление современной Украины

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • I. Missões jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: história: Universidade de São Paulo
  • The Power of Sport in American Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Baseball into the Millennium: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Making of US Foreign Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University
  • A Brief History of Human Spaceflight: University of Houston
  • Race, Gender, and Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan

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