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.

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Drug Development, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Pharmacotherapy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Art History, Music History, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Culture, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Interactive Design, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Case Studies, Innovation
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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

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Case Studies, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yad Vashem
Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, World History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Liberal Arts, Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

Yale University
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks