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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Responsible AI, Graph Theory, Collaborative Software, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Amazon Web Services, R Programming, Tensorflow, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Design, Sociology, Data Collection, LLM Application, Behavioral Economics, Analytics

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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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    Peking University

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

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    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Child Development, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Human Development, Human Learning, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Sociology, Neurology, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Problem Solving

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    University of California, Davis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Social Sciences, Graph Theory, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Simulations

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    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Economics, Demography, Political Sciences, Public Policies, European History, Case Studies, Governance, Qualitative Research

  • Status: Free

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

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Culture

  • Status: Preview

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

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Environmental Issue, World History, Demography, Cultural Diversity, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Political Sciences, Economics, Public Policies, Qualitative Research

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Public Policies, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Diplomacy, Immigration Law, Economics, World History, Strategic Partnership, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

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    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Social Studies, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics, Conflict Management, Governance

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