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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.


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, File Management

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Intro to the Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Geographic Information Systems, Social Studies, World History, Research

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    New York University

    Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Media and Communications, Electronic Media

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    Rice University

    English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Active Listening, Literacy, English Language, Vocabulary, Grammar, Research, Analytical Skills

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    Lund University

    African development – from the past to the present

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Ancient History, Economic Development, World History, Social Sciences, European History, Economics, International Relations, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Governance

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    Emory University

    Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Stress Management, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Biology, Mindfulness, Resilience, Exercise Science

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Process, Project Management, Project Planning, Customer experience improvement, Process Mapping, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Literacy, Vocabulary, Ancient History

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    University of Colorado System

    EMT Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Evaluation, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Basic Patient Care, Clinical Assessment, Emergency Medicine, Patient Positioning, Occupational Health, Anatomy, Health Systems, Technical Communication, Personal protective equipment, Stress Management

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Introduction to International Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Legal Hearings, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Safety and National Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Law, Interactive Learning, Case Studies

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, System Requirements, Interoperability, Electronic Medical Record, Data Literacy, Technology Strategies, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies

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    Universidad de Chile

    América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades.

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Strategic Partnership, Economic Development, Governance

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american history courses

  • Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Intro to the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies : New York University
  • English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate: Rice University
  • African development – from the past to the present: Lund University
  • Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories: Emory University
  • Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure: Kennesaw State University
  • The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul: Sungkyunkwan University
  • EMT Foundations: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to International Criminal Law: Case Western Reserve University

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