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: 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: 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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    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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    American Psychological Association

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Probability & Statistics, Quantitative Research, Variance Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Social Sciences

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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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    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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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Financial Inclusion, Economics, Human Capital, Policy Analysis, Econometrics, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Insurance, Regression Analysis

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Human Development, World History, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Sociology, Digital Communications

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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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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Storytelling, Systems Thinking, Content Creation, Peer Review, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Discussion Facilitation, World History

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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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    University of Science and Technology of China

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Productivity, Social Studies, Problem Solving, Innovation, Adult Education, Social Sciences, Resourcefulness, Quick Learning, Operational Efficiency, Learning Strategies, Workflow Management, Collaboration, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, World History, Personal Development, Knowledge Transfer

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