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.

Universidade de São Paulo
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
Beginner · 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 Virginia
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Research, Literacy, Persuasive Communication, Report Writing, English Language, Grammar, Case Studies, Journalism, Editing, Proofreading, Style Guides, Peer Review, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Public History, Social Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

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

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

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

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months