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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    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, European History, Social Studies, Research, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Scientific Methods

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    University of Virginia

    Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, International Relations, Public History, Economics

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Liberal Arts, Machine Learning, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies, Human Computer Interaction

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    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Cultural Responsiveness, World History, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Media and Communications

  • Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Culture, Social Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Storytelling

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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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    Johns Hopkins University

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

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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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    University of Copenhagen

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Media, Art History, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, European History, World History, Storytelling

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Case Studies, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Culture, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Methodologies, Sustainable Development, Surveys, Community Development, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Data Collection, Environment

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Education and Training, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Social Studies, Curriculum Development, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Critical Thinking

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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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