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: Social Studies, World History, Intercultural Competence, European History, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Research, Research Methodologies, Governance

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    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Social Studies, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Case Studies

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Oral Expression, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Art History, Cultural Diversity

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    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Commercialization, Ideation, Health Care, Health Technology, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Social Studies, Research, Intercultural Competence, Political Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Psychology

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    Skills you'll gain: Music, Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Diversity

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    Emory University

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Vulnerability, Health Policy, Public Health, Case Studies

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

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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Immigration Law, Demography

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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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