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Sociology Courses

Sociology courses can help you learn social theories, research methodologies, cultural analysis, and the dynamics of social institutions. You can build skills in critical thinking, qualitative and quantitative research, and effective communication of complex ideas. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for data analysis and survey design platforms, that support conducting research and interpreting social trends.

Popular Sociology Courses and Certifications


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    Yale University

    Moralities of Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Anthropology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Child Development

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Justice, Healthcare Ethics, Environment, Human Relations Movement, Laboratory Research, Child Welfare, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, General Science and Research, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Food and Beverage, Social Impact, Rehabilitation

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    University of Michigan

    Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Impact, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Systems Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    University of California, Davis

    Digital Technology and Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Responsible AI, Digital Communications, Machine Learning, AI Personalization, digital literacy, Data Ethics, Digital Analysis, Blockchain, Process Development, Emerging Technologies, AI literacy, FinTech, Social Impact, Technology Strategies, Data Storage, Artificial Intelligence, Media and Communications, Generative AI

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, R (Software), Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Software, Sociology, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Dependency Analysis

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    University of Amsterdam

    Quantitative Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Survey Creation, Experimentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Correlation Analysis

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    Peking University

    社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I)

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Surveys, Experimentation, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Reports, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sample Size Determination, Social Studies, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Survey Creation, Probability & Statistics

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    The University of Tokyo

    Welcome to Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Socioeconomics, Analysis, Political Sciences, Biology

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    Emory University

    Understanding Violence

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Social Studies, Public Health, International Relations, Social Justice, Mental Health, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Community Health, Crisis Intervention, Trauma Care, Child Welfare, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

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    Duke University

    Sports and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, International Relations, World History, Sociology, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Business Economics, Media and Communications, Economics, Political Sciences

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    University of California San Diego

    Social Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Team Collaboration, Human Computer Interaction, Social Impact, Social Network Analysis, Interaction Design, Social Sciences, Driving engagement, Digital Communications

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    University of Toronto

    The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychiatry, Community Health, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Cultural Sensitivity, Caregiving

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sociology courses

  • Moralities of Everyday Life: Yale University
  • Animals and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change: University of Michigan
  • Digital Technology and Social Change: University of California, Davis
  • Social Network Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Quantitative Methods: University of Amsterdam
  • 社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I): Peking University
  • Welcome to Game Theory: The University of Tokyo
  • Understanding Violence: Emory University
  • Sports and Society: Duke University

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