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: Transportation Operations, Social Studies, Demography, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, Education and Training, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Economics

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    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Psychology, Research, Science and Research

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    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Return On Investment, Sustainability Reporting, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Performance Reporting, Case Studies, Project Scoping, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Sciences, Goal Setting, Strategic Communication, Analysis, Report Writing, Data Collection

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Computational Logic, Regression Analysis, Political Sciences

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    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Research Methodologies, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Data Mining, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Research Reports, Big Data

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Sociology, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community Development, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Sociology, Program Evaluation

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    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Social Network Analysis, Public Administration, Accountability, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Governance, Social Justice, Disciplinary Procedures, Legal Proceedings, Compliance Training, Political Sciences, Performance Measurement

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    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Strategic Partnership, Economic Development, Governance

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    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Human Development, Child Development, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Child Health, Court Systems, International Relations, Childhood Education and Development, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Family Law, Legal Research, Research

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    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Surveys, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Governance, Systems Thinking

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    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Sustainable Development, Aesthetics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Storytelling

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