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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    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investments, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences

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    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Public Safety and National Security, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Economics, Governance

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    Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Lifelong Learning, Professionalism, Professional Development, Social Sciences, Organizational Change, Adaptability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Structure, Sociology, Psychology, Employee Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Personal Development, Leadership Development

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    American Psychological Association

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Research, Data Collection, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Anthropology

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Human Centered Design, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Social Sciences, Design and Product, Research Design, Decision Making, Case Studies, Business Ethics

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Research, Data Collection, Sociology, Data Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Application Programming Interface (API), Media and Communications, Substance Abuse, Psychology

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    American Psychological Association

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Interviewing Skills, Psychology, Case Studies, Analytical Skills

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Case Studies, Water Quality, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Demography, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Systems Thinking

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    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Deductive Reasoning, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Complex Problem Solving, Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, Willingness To Learn, Systems Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Scientific Methods

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    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Culture, Liberal Arts, Neurology, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Governance

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    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Human Relations Movement, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Sociology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Research, Case Studies

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