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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    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Academic Advising, Personal Development, Human Centered Design, Psychology, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability

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    Utrecht University

    Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Civil Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Commercial Laws, Policy Analysis, Liberal Arts, Governance

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    University of Washington

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, World History, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Governance, Media and Communications

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    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Research, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Case Studies, Community Development, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Public Policies, Collaboration, Patient Communication, Data Collection

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Liberal Arts, Machine Learning, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies, Human Computer Interaction

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Quantitative Research

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    Columbia University

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Complex Problem Solving, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation

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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Media and Communications, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Treatment, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Clinical Research Ethics, Emergency Response, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Health Systems, International Relations, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pathology, Medical Science and Research, Social Sciences

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    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Active Listening, Empathy, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Creativity, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Social Sciences, Communication

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Research Methodologies, Collaboration

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    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Responsible AI, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Risk Analysis, Generative AI, Social Sciences, Safety Standards, Environmental Issue, Governance, Leadership and Management

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Learning, Human Development, Culture, Human Computer Interaction, Computational Thinking, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Science and Research, Neurology, Embedded Systems

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