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.

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

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Timelines
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World History, Electronic Media, Social Impact, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Justice, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Communication Disorders, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Special Education, Education and Training, Non-Verbal Communication, Civil Law
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public Safety and National Security, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Media and Communications, Hydrology, Mathematical Modeling, Model Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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