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.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Case Law, Court Systems, Adjudication, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, International Relations, Governance, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Sustainable Design, Public History, Production Process, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sustainable Development, Production Line, Sustainability Standards, Social Impact, Labor Compliance, Culture, Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Personal Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Socioeconomics, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, Demography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Governance, Lawsuits, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Litigation and Civil Justice, Civil Procedures, Case Law, Storytelling, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Architecture and Construction, World History, Architectural Engineering, Economic Development, Higher Education, Economics, Storytelling, Architectural Design, Aesthetics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Research, European History, World History, Photography, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Journals
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Social Impact, De-escalation Techniques, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months