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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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    EDUCBA

    Personality Development & Self Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Persistence, Personal Attributes, Persona Development, Personal Development, Human Development, Self-Awareness, Case Studies, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Psychology, Cognitive flexibility, Social Sciences, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Work, Goal Setting

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Society

    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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    University of Amsterdam

    Quantitative Methods

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

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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 Sciences, Human Services, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Systems Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Justice, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Health Systems, Cultural Responsiveness, Stress Management, Health Care, Social Studies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Data Collection, Preventative Care, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change II

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

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    Stanford University

    Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Bayesian Statistics, Probability

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research

    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 Amsterdam

    Introduction to Communication Science

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Research, Persuasive Communication, Qualitative Research

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    University of Amsterdam

    Basic Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Scientific Methods, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis Software

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    The University of Tokyo

    Welcome to Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Risk Appetite, Probability

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    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

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

  • Personality Development & Self Growth: EDUCBA
  • Animals and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Quantitative Methods: University of Amsterdam
  • Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change: University of Michigan
  • The Influence of Social Determinants on Health: University of Michigan
  • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
  • Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: Stanford University
  • Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Introduction to Communication Science: University of Amsterdam
  • Basic Statistics: University of Amsterdam

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