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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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    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality: Cosmos

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physics, Laboratory Experience, Physical Science, Experimentation, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, World History, European History, electromagnetics

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    American Council on Exercise

    Foundation for Health and Wellness Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient-centered Care, Coaching, Health Promotion, Motivational Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Behavior Management, Adaptability, Communication, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building

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    University of Geneva

    Frontières en tous genres

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Culture, Case Studies, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, World History, European History

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    Peking University

    20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Performing Arts, Musical Composition, Art History

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    University of Washington

    U101: Understanding College and College Life

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Productivity, Time Management, Personal Development, Planning, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Adaptability, Relationship Building

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    University of Michigan

    Understanding Psychosis

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health Therapies, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Trauma Care, Rapport Building, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Driving engagement, Research

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

    Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Forecasting, Social Sciences, Education and Training, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Human Learning, Organizational Effectiveness, Knowledge Transfer, Informatics, Human Development, Psychology

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Outcomes and Interventions of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Informatics, Decision Support Systems, Solution Design, Health Technology, Health Care, Usability Testing, Requirements Elicitation, Electronic Medical Record, User Centered Design

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    Yale University

    Indigenous Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Introducción a la teoría política

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Ancient History, Social Justice, Social Sciences, European History, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Culture, World History, Socioeconomics, Governance

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    The University of Hong Kong

    Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Biostatistics, Community Health, Mitigation, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Immunology, Preventative Care, Microbiology, Risk Analysis, Media and Communications

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Routing, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Routing Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Model, Cryptographic Protocols, Web Applications, Application Servers

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

  • Question Reality: Cosmos: Dartmouth College
  • Foundation for Health and Wellness Coaching: American Council on Exercise
  • Frontières en tous genres: University of Geneva
  • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
  • U101: Understanding College and College Life: University of Washington
  • Understanding Psychosis: University of Michigan
  • L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité: ESSEC Business School
  • The Outcomes and Interventions of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Indigenous Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • Introducción a la teoría política: Università di Napoli Federico II

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