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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Culture, Medical Equipment and Technology, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Sociology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Arizona

      Roman Art and Archaeology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Timelines

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Morehouse College

      Activism in Sports and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Studies, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Media and Communications, Writing, Timelines

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      History of Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Art History, Music History, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Culture, Electronic Media, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Interactive Design, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Innovation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Age of Jefferson

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, Teaching, Social Justice, Public History, Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Advocacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Social Studies, Writing, Research, Culture

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Music of American English Pronunciation

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Moneyball and Globalization

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, World History, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Economics, Demography, Market Opportunities, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Governance

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Mark Twain

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, World History, European History, Research, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Writing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Rochester

      History of Rock, Part Two

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, World History, Performing Arts, Media Production

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      Northeastern University

      An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Managed Care, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicaid, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Primary Care, Medicare, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Cultural Diversity, Telehealth, Economics, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.: University of Michigan
    • Roman Art and Archaeology: University of Arizona
    • Activism in Sports and Culture : Morehouse College
    • History of Video Games: Illinois Tech
    • Age of Jefferson: University of Virginia
    • The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass: Dartmouth College
    • The Music of American English Pronunciation: University of California, Irvine
    • Moneyball and Globalization: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The American Renaissance and Mark Twain: Dartmouth College

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