American History Through Baseball

This specialization is intended for those interested in sports marketing, sports administration, the MLB, and American culture & globalization. It is highly beneficial to those interested in American history and fans of baseball. Throughout the four courses, learners will track American history and baseball history side-by-side

• Gain broad understanding of political, economic, social, and cultural historical changes
• Identify examples of historical changes and their impact in American history
• Develop historical thinking skills including context and change analysis
• Apply historical skills to contemporary issues related to baseball

• No deep prior experience required; basic computer and internet skills needed
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short exercises