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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3online degrees
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    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Community Health, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Public Policies, Social Determinants Of Health, Discussion Facilitation, Health Policy, Performing Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Biochemistry, Legal Proceedings, Pharmacology, Sports Medicine, Culture, Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Determinants Of Health, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Peking University

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Computational Thinking, Socioeconomics, Informatics, Sociology, Market Dynamics, Economics, Probability

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Management, Production Process, Digital Transformation, Automation, Social Sciences, Organizational Structure, Socioeconomics, Organizational Change, Trend Analysis, Technology Strategies, World History, Emerging Technologies, Sociology, Innovation, Storytelling, Demography, Economics

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    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Research, Public Policies, Economics, Biomedical Technology

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Agentic systems, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Simulations, Culture, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Laws, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Climate Change Adaptation, Regulatory Compliance

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Computational Logic, Regression Analysis, Political Sciences

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    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Governance

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    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Transportation Operations, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Economics, Public Policies, Education and Training, Governance

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    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Immigration Law, European History, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Sociology, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Governance

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Advocacy, Sociology, Social Sciences, Jury Trial, Case Studies, World History, Labor Law

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