Social Studies

Social Studies is a broad interdisciplinary field that focuses on the study of relationships among individuals, societies, and the environments they inhabit. Coursera's Social Studies catalogue equips you with a deep understanding of various societal aspects ranging from history, geography, political science, and economics to culture and social behavior. You'll learn about societal structures, human behavioral patterns, historical events and their impact, cultural diversity, as well as political and economic systems. This skill broadens your perspective and enhances your ability to critically analyze and understand the complexities of the world around us, making you a more informed citizen, professional, and global participant.
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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Climate Change Adaptation, Science and Research

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management

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    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Financial Market, World History, Business Economics, Economic Development, International Finance, Economics, Socioeconomics, Business Modeling, Business, Political Sciences, Business Strategy

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    Nanjing University

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Economics, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, World History, Research

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Social Studies, Architecture and Construction, World History, Physical Science, Cultural Diversity

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Immigration Law, Demography

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    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Intercultural Competence, European History, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Research, Research Methodologies, Governance

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    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Economics, Policy Analysis, Governance, Student Engagement

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    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Research, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Studies, Civil Law, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

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    Emory University

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Vulnerability, Health Policy, Public Health, Case Studies

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    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Social Studies, World History, Immigration Law, European History, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Political Sciences

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Diversity

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