Social Sciences

Social Sciences is an umbrella term for academic disciplines that study society and human behavior, including sociology, anthropology, economics, and political science to name a few. Coursera's Social Sciences catalogue helps you understand the complexities of human societies, their interactions, and social institutions. You'll learn to apply quantitative and qualitative research methods, to examine social phenomena and make informed conclusions. Moreover, you'll learn about the socioeconomic, political, and cultural drivers of social change. This knowledge will enhance your ability to work in diverse fields including public policy, education, social work, and international relations.
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Results for "social sciences"

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    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, European History, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Public Policies

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Informed Consent, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Big Data, Responsible AI, Intellectual Property, Data Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sampling (Statistics), Machine Learning Algorithms

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies

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    Tsinghua University

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Economics, Psychology, Research, Business Management, Environmental Issue, Writing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Vocabulary

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

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    The University of Melbourne

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence, Human Development, Sociology, Psychology, Human Computer Interaction, Cultural Diversity

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    University of New Mexico

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Social Sciences, International Relations, Global Marketing, Intercultural Competence, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Business Economics, Economics, Economic Development, World History, Business Strategies, Operations Management

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    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, World History, Ancient History, Research, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Governance

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    Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Human Development, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, School Psychology, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Economics, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Child Development, Relationship Building

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    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Research, Research Methodologies, Family Support, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Child Development, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Case Studies

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    Tsinghua University

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Liberal Arts, English Language, Social Sciences, Literacy, Language Learning, Economics, Interpersonal Communications, Psychology, Writing, Research, Business Management, Grammar, Higher Education, Oral Comprehension