World History

World History explores global historical events, cultural interactions, and societal transformations across different time periods and regions. This skill involves understanding patterns of migration, trade, conflict, and diplomacy that have shaped human civilization. Historians analyze historical sources to interpret the impact of empires, revolutions, and globalization. A comprehensive knowledge of world history enhances cross-cultural understanding, academic research, and the ability to connect historical themes to contemporary issues.
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    Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, World History, Language Learning, Literacy, Liberal Arts, Writing, Creativity

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, Experimentation, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, World History, European History, Deductive Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

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    Yale University

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, World History, Climate Change Adaptation, Liberal Arts, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation, Anthropology

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, World History, Taxonomy, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, World History, Governance, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Data Analysis, Physical Science, Forecasting, Emerging Technologies

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    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Immigration Law, Community and Social Work, Human Services, Social Justice, World History, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies

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    University of Alberta

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Issue, Environment, Advocacy, Anthropology, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Utilities, World History, Research, Construction

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, European History, Governance, Economics, Economic Development

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    Fudan University

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Infectious Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Health Education, Environmental Science, Chronic Diseases, World History, Emergency Response

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    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Political Sciences, European History, Education and Training, Social Sciences, International Relations, World History, Personal Development, Economics, Governance, Research, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity

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    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Ancient History, World History, Research, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Economics, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, World History, Global Marketing, Commercial Laws, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Human Relations Movement

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