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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


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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Quantitative Research

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    University of Florida

    Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Culture

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    University of Virginia

    The Kennedy Half Century

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Public History, Social Sciences

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

    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

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    Yad Vashem

    Chosen Issues in Holocaust History

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, World History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Liberal Arts, Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Our Earth's Future

    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

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    University of Michigan

    Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.

    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

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    Wesleyan University

    History of Mental Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Pharmacotherapy

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Black Lives Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Demography

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    History of Medical Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Health Care, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Safety, Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Risk Analysis, Biology, Research Methodologies, Legal Research

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    University of Michigan

    The History of Rocket Science

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, World History, International Relations, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines, Engineering Design Process

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    American Museum of Natural History

    The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hazard Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods

    4.7
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american history courses

  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll: University of Florida
  • The Kennedy Half Century: University of Virginia
  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Chosen Issues in Holocaust History: Yad Vashem
  • Our Earth's Future: American Museum of Natural History
  • Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S. : University of Michigan
  • History of Mental Illness: Wesleyan University
  • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
  • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder

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