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: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Science and Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, R Programming

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    University of Amsterdam

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Economics, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Science and Research

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Work, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Research

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    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, European History, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Socioeconomics, Economics

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

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Anthropology, International Relations, World History, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Economics, Political Sciences, Psychology

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Psychology, Social Sciences

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    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Social Studies, Cultural Responsiveness, Liberal Arts, Sustainable Development, Peer Review, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment, Case Studies, General Science and Research, Health Equity, Social Sciences, Data Analysis

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Healthcare Ethics, Psychology, Laboratory Research, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Research, Media and Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Food and Beverage, Rehabilitation, Environmental Issue, Biology, Non-Verbal Communication, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Health Policy, Climate Change Programs, Program Evaluation, Political Sciences, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computational Thinking, Data Storytelling, Innovation, Decision Making

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    Peking University

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Game Theory, Computational Thinking, Market Dynamics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Market Analysis, Web Analytics, Sociology, Decision Making, Research, Probability & Statistics

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    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Case Studies

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  • University of Colorado Boulder
  • University of Amsterdam
  • Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona