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.

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Social Studies, 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, Hydrology, Mathematical Modeling, Discussion Facilitation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yad Vashem
Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, Social Studies, World History, Social Justice, Culture, Public History, Political Sciences, Psychology, Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Social Impact, Case Studies, Community and Social Work, Cultural Responsiveness, Environment, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Community Outreach, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity
Beginner · 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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Public History, Social Sciences, Sociology, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Studies, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Impact, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Land Management, Culture Transformation, Public History, Relationship Building, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Oral Expression, Discussion Facilitation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Advocacy, Social Studies, Writing, Culture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Education and Training, General Science and Research, Teaching, Life Sciences, Interactive Learning, Molecular Biology, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Medical Privacy, Biology, Environmental Issue
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks