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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


  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Life Sciences, Environmental Monitoring, Demography, Community Development, Case Studies, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Managed Care, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Primary Care, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Consumer Behaviour, Hospital Medicine, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Economics, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Marine Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, General Science and Research, Environment and Resource Management, Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.8 (604) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    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, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences, Immigration Law

    ★ 4.6 (302) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Community Development, Advocacy

    ★ 4.8 (728) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    Emory University

    The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Analysis, Public History, Curriculum Development, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Pedagogy

    ★ 4.7 (292) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Economics, Security Strategy

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Conspiracy Planet

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Social Studies, Investigation, Storytelling, Content Creation, Peer Review, Persuasive Communication, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Psychological Evaluations, Social Impact, Media and Communications, World History, European History

    ★ 4.4 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    History of Mental Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy

    ★ 4.6 (153) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, Science and Research, Environmental Science, Investigation, Social Sciences, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    The Science of Stem Cells

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Biological Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research

    ★ 4.7 (3.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation: American Museum of Natural History
  • An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System: Northeastern University
  • Marine Biology: American Museum of Natural History
  • Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity: University of Colorado System
  • The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future: Emory University
  • Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales: Universidad de Palermo
  • Conspiracy Planet: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • History of Mental Illness: Wesleyan University
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University

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