The U.S. History Certificate strengthens content expertise and analytical skills applicable to teaching, curriculum development, public history, and related professional roles. The certificate may also serve as a foundation for students interested in pursuing additional graduate study in history or related fields.
U.S. History
Online Graduate Certificate
U.S. History Online Graduate Certificate
91×ÔÅÄ’s U.S. History Certificate is a 100% online, graduate-level certificate designed for educators and professionals seeking advanced training in United States history. The program provides 18 graduate credit hours focused on historical analysis, interpretation, and communication.
The certificate is particularly well-suited for secondary teachers seeking to teach college-level or dual-enrollment courses, including 91×ÔÅÄ teachers interested in 91×ÔÅÄ’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program. Learn more on the College Credit Plus for Educators webpage.
Offered through the Department of History in the College of Arts and Sciences, the certificate features advanced coursework taught by expert faculty with strong research and teaching backgrounds in U.S. history. Students engage with major themes, events, and historiographical debates while developing skills in historical reasoning and evidence-based argumentation.
Designed for working professionals, the certificate is delivered fully online and asynchronously and may be completed part-time or full-time, typically over three semesters.