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Don't let history repeat itself! Universal Class offers over 35 history courses…and the list keeps growing! From American History 101 to Philosophy 101, we have something for everyone. Our history classes both engage and stimulate the learning process. Each course is presented in a practical, down-to-earth manner, highlighting major events and interesting facts. A friendly, supportive instructor will review your work, provide additional insight into historical events, and provide any additional help or guidance you may need. So don’t worry! You won’t be alone. While each course is designed to be self-paced, you’ll have fun communicating with your fellow students in the Class Forums and discussing course topics with the instructor.
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Popular History Classes

  • American History Review
    American History Review
    This American History Review course invites you to explore the history of this remarkable nation. We'll discuss its early Native American roots and colonist settlements; the forging of a new national identity, free of the chains of imperialism; the ...
    $95.00
    1.3 CEUs 13h
  • World War ll
    World War ll
    World War II was a conflict like no other in human history. Everything that had made the First World War such a monumental event was soon eclipsed by the colossal scale and impact of the next. World War II involved more nations and soldiers than any...
    $75.00
    1.6 CEUs 16h
  • World War l and ll
    World War l and ll
    In this course, the major issues and causes of World War l and ll will be discussed, along with a summary of the major battles, powers, and personalities (both military and political) that shaped the events and ultimate outcome of both epic struggle...
    $115.00
    2.7 CEUs 27h
  • American Government
    American Government
    Do you need to brush-up your knowledge of the American political system? Have you forgotten or feel slightly 'hazy' about the structure of the American government, the details of the Constitution or the exact division of the three branches of gov...
    $95.00
    1.6 CEUs 16h
  • World Religions 101
    World Religions 101
    World Religions 101 provides a clear and concise introduction to the major world religions. You'll learn about the people, places, practices and philosophies shaping today's events. Some religions might be familiar, some strange and some you may ...
    $75.00
    0.9 CEUs 9h
  • Salem Witch Trials
    Salem Witch Trials
    The trials, and the ultimate executions, of many so-called witches in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 is one of the most widely known events in American history. In the past three centuries, historians have wrestled with those tragic events and have wr...
    $75.00
    0.4 CEUs 4h

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  • American Civil War
    American Civil War
    One of the most divisive and important events in American history, the Civil War (also called the War Between the States) pitted countrymen against countrymen in the new and developing republic of the United States of America. Among the many issue...
    $75.00
    1.3 CEUs 13h
  • American Government
    American Government
    Do you need to brush-up your knowledge of the American political system? Have you forgotten or feel slightly 'hazy' about the structure of the American government, the details of the Constitution or the exact division of the three branches of gov...
    $95.00
    1.6 CEUs 16h
  • American Heroes and Villains
    American Heroes and Villains
    Just as there have been famous and infamous personalities that have arisen on the world stage throughout the ages, America has had its share of notable personalities--ranging from the very good to the very, very bad. While not always at the forefro...
    $75.00
    0.8 CEUs 8h
  • American History Review
    American History Review
    This American History Review course invites you to explore the history of this remarkable nation. We'll discuss its early Native American roots and colonist settlements; the forging of a new national identity, free of the chains of imperialism; the ...
    $95.00
    1.3 CEUs 13h
  • American Revolutionary War
    American Revolutionary War
    Without a doubt, one of the most important events in all world history (not to mention American history) was the American Revolutionary War. Through the battles that were to take place between Great Britain and its American Colonies, the face of t...
    $75.00
    0.8 CEUs 8h
  • American Wars: American Revolution and Civil War
    American Wars: American Revolution and Civil War
    American History has been significantly shaped by two major wars: The Revolutionary War and The Civil War. This course will focus on both of these historical events. The American Revolution set the stage for the creation of one of the most powerf...
    $115.00
    2.1 CEUs 21h
  • Ancient Civilizations 101
    Ancient Civilizations 101
    Studying ancient civilizations is one of the most fascinating areas of all human history for the precise reason that it is human history. As we learn more about those who have come before us, we understand more about ourselves in this modern age an...
    $75.00
    1.0 CEUs 10h
  • Basic Research Skills
    Basic Research Skills
    Basic Research Skills teaches you how to determine what you need to know when you need to know it. With all of the information readily available today, it's difficult to decipher good information from bad information. Instead of turning to an Inter...
    $75.00
    0.5 CEUs 5h
  • Buddhism 101
    Buddhism 101
    The worldwide resurgence of interest in Buddhist philosophy demonstrates that its ideals of logic, individualism, tolerance and freedom have appeal in the 21st century. Of the four major religions, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam, Buddhi...
    $75.00
    0.8 CEUs 8h
  • Celtic Mythology 101
    Celtic Mythology 101
    Celtic mythology is a world unlike any you've ever discovered before. It is a place where gods are both dead and alive, where a parallel world lies over top of the world you live in every day, filled with mystical beings that can contact you whenev...
    $75.00
    0.2 CEUs 2h
  • Economics 101
    Economics 101
    The average individual knows very little about economics and tends to believe whatever was seen or heard on television. However, we all contribute and are impacted by economic factors and need a basic understanding of how this works as economics ...
    $95.00
    1.7 CEUs 17h
  • Economics 201
    Economics 201
    Economics is an inherent part of our world. And, with every passing day, economics becomes more and more pivotal to our survival. From the items we buy at the store and our personal banking accounts to the types of industries in which we work and th...
    $95.00
    1.5 CEUs 15h
  • Egyptian Mythology 101
    Egyptian Mythology 101
    Mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, hieroglyphs--things you think you know all about, but do you really? Would it surprise you to hear that more cats than people were mummified in ancient Egypt? Or that a pharaoh was considered to be more than just in con...
    $75.00
    0.3 CEUs 3h
  • Genealogy 101
    Genealogy 101
    Genealogy is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the United States. According to some experts, nearly 75% of Americans are interested in discovering their family history. There are many reasons for this: some people are interested in learning more...
    $75.00
    0.9 CEUs 9h
  • Greek Mythology
    Greek Mythology
    Do you feel totally clueless when it comes to Greek Mythology? Do you often say to yourself: It's all Greek to me? You were supposed to learn this stuff in school but classical mythology isn't really taught anymore in elementary or secondary sch...
    $75.00
    0.7 CEUs 7h
  • Haunted Places
    Haunted Places
    Welcome to a study of the unusual, the eerie and the unexplained. It's widely believed that there are forces acting upon us every day from the spirit world--forces we could learn to use to our advantage, if only we knew how to interact effectively w...
    $75.00
    0.6 CEUs 6h
  • Hinduism 101: An Introduction
    Hinduism 101: An Introduction
    Welcome to this introductory course on Hinduism. In this course, the student will learn the foundations of one of the oldest religions in the world. From the origins of Hinduism to the writings that shaped its historical development over centuries, ...
    $75.00
    0.9 CEUs 9h
  • Historical Fiction Writing
    Historical Fiction Writing
    Writing historical fiction is quite simply writing a story that is set in the past. You will do research to create a correct and realistic setting, based upon facts. Historical fiction can even include real people. You are writing fiction, but it i...
    $90.00
    2.3 CEUs 23h
  • History's Greatest Conspiracies
    History's Greatest Conspiracies
    Throughout history there have been an inordinate number of monumental events, both good and bad, such as catastrophes, government coups, assassinations, great advances in science, economic depressions, and inventions that have changed our lives. I...
    $75.00
    0.7 CEUs 7h
  • Introduction to Music Appreciation
    Introduction to Music Appreciation
    Music shapes and is shaped by our lives. Learn and appreciate the history of music. A well-rounded study of music appreciation begins with basic elements of music. Knowing the basic elements of music will aid any music listener in developing a wor...
    $75.00
    1.0 CEUs 10h
  • Metaphysics 101
    Metaphysics 101
    When the word metaphysics is mentioned, a wide variety of possible meanings springs to mind. For some, it is often considered part of the science of physics; to others, it might mean something mystical; to others still, it might represent a branch o...
    $95.00
    1.0 CEUs 10h
  • Philosophy 101
    Philosophy 101
    Philosophy is a mystifying, confounding, and wondrous discipline that affects virtually every aspect of human existence. While it attempts to consider the big issues of our lives, including our very existence, the nature of the world, whether or not...
    $85.00
    1.0 CEUs 10h
  • Salem Witch Trials
    Salem Witch Trials
    The trials, and the ultimate executions, of many so-called witches in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 is one of the most widely known events in American history. In the past three centuries, historians have wrestled with those tragic events and have wr...
    $75.00
    0.4 CEUs 4h
  • The Gulf War
    The Gulf War
    In 1990-1991, the United States of America, under President George H. W. Bush, along with several allied nations launched a massive military operation in the tiny nation of Kuwait at the northern boundary of the Persian Gulf. This was the first war...
    $75.00
    1.6 CEUs 16h
  • Twenty Women Who Changed American History
    Twenty Women Who Changed American History
    When the first European settlers arrived to stake their claim in America, they brought with them their philosophies, their religious beliefs, and their women. And over the course of nearly four centuries, many strong, even fearless women have risked...
    $75.00
    0.8 CEUs 8h
  • US Citizenship Test Preparation
    US Citizenship Test Preparation
    What does it mean to become a citizen of the United States? What benefits and rights are enjoyed by citizens? What are the responsibilities of citizenship? These questions, and many others, will be answered in this preparatory course of how...
    $115.00
    1.0 CEUs 10h
  • Vietnam War
    Vietnam War
    One of the most divisive military efforts in United States history since the Civil War was the Vietnam War. A subject of widely-differing opinions at the time, the controversy rages still today over whether or not America should have involved itself...
    $75.00
    1.1 CEUs 11h
  • World Religions 101
    World Religions 101
    World Religions 101 provides a clear and concise introduction to the major world religions. You'll learn about the people, places, practices and philosophies shaping today's events. Some religions might be familiar, some strange and some you may ...
    $75.00
    0.9 CEUs 9h
  • World War I
    World War I
    Unlike anything that had gone before it, the first great conflagration of the twentieth century was to set a precedent for all wars to follow. Involving nations from around the globe, the world had never seen a military conflict on this scale. Thi...
    $75.00
    1.1 CEUs 11h
  • World War l and ll
    World War l and ll
    In this course, the major issues and causes of World War l and ll will be discussed, along with a summary of the major battles, powers, and personalities (both military and political) that shaped the events and ultimate outcome of both epic struggle...
    $115.00
    2.7 CEUs 27h
  • World War ll
    World War ll
    World War II was a conflict like no other in human history. Everything that had made the First World War such a monumental event was soon eclipsed by the colossal scale and impact of the next. World War II involved more nations and soldiers than any...
    $75.00
    1.6 CEUs 16h
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