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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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yad Vashem

      Chosen Issues in Holocaust History

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, World History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Liberal Arts, Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Ukraine: History of Civil Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, World History, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Governance, Media and Communications

      4.4
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Modern Art & Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Storytelling, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Content Creation

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Education and Training, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public History, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Case Law, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Community Health, Sociology, Community Organizing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Art History, Design, Logo Design, Design Strategies, Visual Design, Typography, Branding, Advertising, Aesthetics, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Yale University

      A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Higher Education

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      688 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics, Color Theory

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      451 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Performing Arts, Photography, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Creativity, Electronic Media, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Public History, Social Justice, Design, Content Creation, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Multimedia, Sustainable Development, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Sustainability Standards

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Immigration Law, Performing Arts, Diversity Awareness, World History, Community Organizing, Music History, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Advocacy, Music

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • History of Rock, Part Two: University of Rochester
    • Chosen Issues in Holocaust History: Yad Vashem
    • Ukraine: History of Civil Society: University of Washington
    • Modern Art & Ideas: The Museum of Modern Art
    • American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice: University of Pennsylvania
    • History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
    • Ideas from the History of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650) : Yale University
    • In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester

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