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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  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Community Development, Public History, Anthropology, Land Management

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Public History, World History, Political Sciences

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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: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Economics, Policy Analysis, Governance, Student Engagement

  • 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, Timelines, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, European History, Public History, International Relations

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    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Sustainable Development, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment, Case Studies, Health Equity, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Community Outreach, Culture, Diversity Awareness

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    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Community Development, De-escalation Techniques, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Cultural Responsiveness, Civil Law, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications

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    University of Virginia

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, Teaching, Social Justice, Public History, Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Advocacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Software Design, Computer Programming, Social Studies, Ideation, Project Closure, Business Modeling, Project Documentation, Debugging

  • Status: Free

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

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