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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    American Politics, Society, and History

    4 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course

    ★ 4 (10) · Beginner · Course

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Practical Cultural Awareness From a Global Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Communication Strategies, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Introduction to Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Culture, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Gerontology, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Research, Research Methodologies, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Social Studies, Economics, Education and Training, Media and Communications, Environmental Issue, Psychology, Trend Analysis

    4.4 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Intermediate English for Sociology and Cultural Studies

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Storytelling, Writing, Language Competency, Culture, Language Learning, Sociology, Vocabulary, Grammar

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Feminism and Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Advocacy, Social Impact

    4.8 stars, 6.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Sociological Perspectives, Culture and Research

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Research, Research Methodologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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    University of Colorado System

    Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School

    Skills you'll gain: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Case Studies, Student Support and Services, Mental Health, Health Promotion, Student Services

    4.8 stars, 912 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (912) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Social Studies, Culture, Media and Communications, Environmental Issue

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Sports and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Sociology, Economics

    4.8 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Research

    4.8 stars, 450 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (450) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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Best Social Studies courses from Pearson

Top-rated Social Studies courses offered by Pearson on Coursera.

  1. 1
    Introduction to Sociology
    PearsonBeginner1 - 3 Months4.4(8)Pearson
  2. 2
    Sociological Perspectives, Culture and Research
    PearsonBeginner1 - 4 Weeks5.0(3)Pearson
  3. 3
    Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Social Change
    PearsonBeginner1 - 4 Weeks5.0(1)Pearson

Best Social Studies courses for beginners

Top-rated beginner-friendly Social Studies courses with no prerequisites.

  1. 1
    American Politics, Society, and History
    O.P. Jindal Global UniversityBeginnerNo prerequisites
  2. 2
    Practical Cultural Awareness From a Global Perspective
    Michigan State UniversityBeginner1 - 3 MonthsNo prerequisites
  3. 3
    Feminism and Social Justice
    University of California, Santa CruzBeginner1 - 3 Months4.8(6,410)No prerequisites

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