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.

Morehouse College
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Justice, Advocacy, Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, European History, Public History, Oral Expression, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Culture, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, World History, Quantitative Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, European History, Social Sciences, Sociology, International Relations, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Stormwater Management, Physical Science, Data Collection, Mitigation, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Biology, Taxonomy, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Science and Research
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, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Medical Privacy, Biology, Environmental Issue, Food and Beverage
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, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Hydrology, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Physical Science, Environment, Physics, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Science and Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Biology, Research, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Research, Laboratory Experience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months