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: European History, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences

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    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Psychology, Education and Training, Science and Research, Ancient History, Neurology, Legal Proceedings

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Demography

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, Interpersonal Communications, Storytelling, Psychology

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Public History, Liberal Arts, Art History, Social Sciences, Innovation, Image Analysis, Computer Science, Culture, Human Computer Interaction, Informatics, Ancient History, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Media and Communications, Anthropology, Research, Open Source Technology, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Database Systems

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Creativity, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Software Development, Generative AI, Deductive Reasoning, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Social Sciences, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Persuasive Communication, Environmental Issue, Media and Communications, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Environmental Resource Management, Political Sciences, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Energy and Utilities

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    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Qualitative Research, European History, Economics, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Environmental Issue, Media and Communications, Environmental Policy, Social Sciences, Environment, Scientific Methods, Vulnerability, Political Sciences, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Water Resource Management

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    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Immigration Law, Social Sciences, International Relations, World History, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology, Diplomacy, Public History, Economic Development, Demography, Economics, Governance

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