American History Through Baseball Specialization

Learn About American History and Baseball History. Follow the course of American History and Baseball History side-by-side.
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.
What You Will Learn:

• Gain a broad sense of historical change, politics, economy, society and culture, and persistent and recurring challenges.
• Discover some examples of how those changes played out in American history — the people and places involved and their impact.
• Develop your ability to think historically — examine the past on its own terms, consider context and change, and analyze historical arguments.
• Apply historical skills to the contemporary world, grapple with questions that matter to you, and learn about baseball.