Online History and Political Science Classes

The following individual classes in history and political science are offered over the Internet by University of Phoenix Online. Take one or more of these courses to advance your career without having to take a complete advanced degree, or if you need one or two classes to meet the requirements of another degree program.

Each class lasts five to six weeks, and is taken entirely online. For more information on any course, click the Learn More link.

U.S. History To 1865

This course recounts the story of the United States by looking at the experiences of the many diverse races and nationalities that, woven together, have created this country. Students will learn to appreciate the contributions the various peoples have made to the American culture. Emphasis is placed on how both compromise and conflict have played major parts in American history. Learn More...

U.S. History 1865 To 1945

This course recounts the story of our country by looking at the experiences of the many diverse races and nationalities that, woven together, have created the United States of America. Students will learn to appreciate the contributions various peoples have made to the American culture. Emphasis will be placed on how both compromise and conflict have played major parts in American history. Learn More...

The American Experience Since 1945

This course presents an overview of the principal social, political, economic, and global events which have shaped the American scene since World War II. A historical perspective is applied to analyze contemporary issues. Learn More...

U.S. Constitution

This course is a five-week introduction to the historical, political, philosophical, and economic roots of the U.S. Constitution. It first reviews the philosophical arguments of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists, those that supported and opposed ratification of the Constitution. The course then examines milestone Supreme Court decisions and their evolving interpretations of the Constitution. This course focuses on the first ten amendments of the Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, and the issues of slavery and civil rights as seen through major court decisions. Learn More...

Wealth And Power In America

This course discusses the issue of wealth, power, and influence in the United States. Who has the wealth in America? Who has power? How is this power wielded to influence public policy? To help students develop perspectives on these issues, two main and contrasting models of American society are presented: the pluralist and elitist model. Each theory will be presented and students should be encouraged to come to their own conclusions through readings, research, and study group activities. Learn More...