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: Child Welfare, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Case Studies, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Empowerment, Social Justice, Public Policies, Human Development, Culture

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    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Social Justice, Innovation, Corporate Finance, Tax, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Legal Risk, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Strategic Decision-Making, Sociology, Psychology

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    Skills you'll gain: European History, Immigration Law, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Case Law, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Governance

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Finance, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Justice, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Governance, Community Development, Data Analysis

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Critical Thinking, Research, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Sociology, Interactive Learning, Research Methodologies

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Case Studies, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Demography, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Economics

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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: Healthcare Ethics, Social Sciences, Laboratory Research, Research, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Food and Beverage, Environmental Issue, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Transportation Operations, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Public Policies

  • Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Game Theory, Demography, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

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    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Economics, Education and Training

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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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