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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Results for "Social Sciences"

  • University of Amsterdam

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Science and Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Social Sciences, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, R Programming

    4.6 stars, 8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

  • Pearson

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Sociology, Culture, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Gerontology, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Research, Research Methodologies, Socioeconomics, Cultural Responsiveness, Qualitative Research, International Relations, Social Impact, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • University of California, Davis

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Data Cleansing, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Social Media Analytics, Simulations, Data Processing, Text Mining, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Systems Thinking, Data Science, Agentic systems

    4.6 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

  • University of Amsterdam

    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

    4.7 stars, 2.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

  • Wesleyan University

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness

    4.7 stars, 5.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

  • O.P. Jindal Global University

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Mitigation, Social Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Biology, Social Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environment Health And Safety, Life Sciences

    4.5 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

  • Sage Publications

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Impact, Social Justice, Media and Communications, Communication Systems, Community Development, Public Affairs, Advocacy, Social Sciences, Communication Strategies, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital Communications, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Political Sciences, Environmental Issue, Telecommunications, Digital Analysis, Data Ethics, Technology Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Sciences Po

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

    4.5 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

  • University of Minnesota

    From the course: Introduction to UI Design·Lesson: Psychology and Human Factors

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  • Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security), Penetration Testing, Data Collection, Security Awareness, Persuasive Communication, Vulnerability, Social Sciences, Rapport Building, Email Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    From the course: Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1·Lesson: Part 1 Farewell

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  • Duke University

    From the course: English Composition I·Lesson: Spotlight on Writing in the Social Sciences

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    Micro Lesson · 9 minutes