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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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Education and Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI Agents, Analysis

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Sociology, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Care Management, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Healthcare Ethics, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications, Community and Social Work, Stress Management

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    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Economics, Climate Change Mitigation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Financial Market, Environmental Laws, Tax, Social Sciences, Financial Trading, Mathematical Modeling

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Water Resources, Governance, Sociology, Economics, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Empathy, Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Self-Awareness, Curiosity

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Sociology, Surveys

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    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Negotiation, Behavioral Economics, Experimentation, Decision Making, Research Design, Social Sciences, Economics, Science and Research, Econometrics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Collection, Peer Review

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    ESSEC Business School

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Sustainable Development, Business Transformation, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Adaptability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Governance

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Research Methodologies, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Trend Analysis, Social Justice, Qualitative Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Creativity

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    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, OpenAI, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Technology Strategies, Technology Solutions, ChatGPT, Business Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Sociology, Social Sciences, Business Technologies, Blockchain, Generative AI Agents, Algorithms, Social Media, Innovation

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Policy Development, Program Evaluation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Systems Thinking, Governance

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