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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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Research, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Environment Health And Safety, Teaching, Social Studies, Systems Thinking, Biology, Student Engagement

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Social Studies, Case Studies, Cognitive flexibility, Network Model, Control Systems

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    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Governance, Education and Training, Higher Education, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Teaching, Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Climate Change Programs, Environment, Governance, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Natural Resource Management, Hydrology, Economics, Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Geographic Information Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Transportation Operations, Social Studies

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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, International Relations, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Infographics, Case Studies, World History

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    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Studies, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Complex Problem Solving, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, Public Policies, Climate Change Adaptation

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Informed Consent, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Big Data, Responsible AI, Intellectual Property, Data Analysis, Social Studies, Sampling (Statistics)

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Business Strategy, Innovation, International Finance, Financial Market, Global Marketing, World History, Economics, Business Economics, Business Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Sustainability, Socioeconomics, Business Ethics, Strategic Partnership, New Business Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Business Modeling

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Public History, World History, Political Sciences

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    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Studies, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Media and Communications, Writing, Timelines

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    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Social Studies, Writing, Research, Culture

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