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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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology, Research Methodologies

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Team Building, Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Virtual Teams, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Social Sciences, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Psychology

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, Economics

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Personal Development, Oncology, Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Work, Empowerment, Health Care, Human Learning, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Positive Behavior Support, Community Development, Resilience, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Culture

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    Wesleyan University

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Philanthropy, Community Development, Health Care, Sociology, Public Health, Empowerment, Climate Change Adaptation, Education and Training, Economics

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    University of California, Davis

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Social Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Sociology, Economics, Scientific Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Programming

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    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Public History, Political Sciences, Art History, European History, World History, Research, Investigation, Social Sciences, Culture, Governance, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Storytelling

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    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Learning Theory

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Risk Control, Hazard Analysis, Vulnerability, Emergency Response, Hydrology, Water Resources, Research, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Case Studies, Social Sciences

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Behavior Management, Psychology, Formal Learning, Applied Behavior Analysis, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Childhood Education and Development

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    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Business Ethics, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, International Relations, Culture, Business Management, Sustainable Business

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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