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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    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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    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: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Data Mapping, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Storytelling, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Case Studies

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    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Facebook, Stakeholder Management, Business Management, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Data Ethics, Leadership, Information Privacy

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    University of Amsterdam

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Sustainable Technologies, Critical Thinking, Human Centered Design, Research

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Critical Thinking

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    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Technology Solutions, Social Sciences, Human Machine Interfaces, Artificial Intelligence, Socioeconomics, Innovation, Business Ethics, Change Management, Emerging Technologies, Policy Analysis, Economics

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    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Health, Spatial Analysis, Digital Transformation, Governance, Transportation Operations, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Economics, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Data Collection, Surveys, Sociology

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    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Policy Analysis, Transportation Operations, Social Sciences, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Safety and Security, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Information Privacy, Climate Change Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence

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    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Stakeholder Analysis, Electric Power Systems, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Transportation Operations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence, World History, Forecasting

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    Skills you'll gain: Demography, International Relations, Political Sciences, Market Trend, Socioeconomics, Trend Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economic Development, Sociology, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Systems, Economics, Business, Business Economics, Analysis, Governance

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