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Social Welfare Courses

Social welfare courses can help you learn about policy analysis, community development, social justice frameworks, and program evaluation. You can build skills in advocacy, needs assessment, and resource allocation to effectively support diverse populations. Many courses introduce tools like data analysis software, case management systems, and community engagement platforms, that support implementing social programs and measuring their impact.


Popular Social Welfare Courses and Certifications


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    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Positivity, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Self-Motivation, Psychology, Decision Making, Social Skills, Mindfulness, Cognitive flexibility

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    University of Cape Town

    Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Visual Impairment Education, Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, Instructional Strategies, Student Support and Services, Educational Materials, Teaching, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Curriculum Development, Working With Children

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    Utrecht University

    Human Rights for Open Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Immigration Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diversity Awareness, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Civil Law, Case Law, Media and Communications

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    University of Colorado System

    Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Discussion Facilitation

    4.8
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    727 reviews

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    University of Copenhagen

    Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Governance, World History, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Civil Law, Socioeconomics, Economics

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Digital pedagogy, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

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    Universiteit Leiden

    International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Legal Strategy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, International Relations, Appeals, Case Law, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Case Studies, Child Development

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Collaboration, Learning Strategies, Problem Solving, Instructional Design, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, digital literacy, Critical Thinking

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Ciudades en crisis y nuevas políticas urbanas

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Innovation, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Policy Analysis, Digital Transformation, Governance, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

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

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Learning Theory, Planning

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    Universiteit Leiden

    International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Mediation, Political Sciences, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Diplomacy, Case Law, Adjudication, International Relations, Case Studies

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social welfare courses

  • The Science of Well-Being: Yale University
  • Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support : University of Cape Town
  • Human Rights for Open Societies: Utrecht University
  • Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity: University of Colorado System
  • Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World: University of Copenhagen
  • e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes: Universiteit Leiden
  • Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Ciudades en crisis y nuevas políticas urbanas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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