Political Science Courses and Certifications

Policies and Politics of the US Health Care System - Part 1

Explore the complex interplay between healthcare policies and political systems in the US, examining state-level dynamics, federalism, and international perspectives to understand impacts on citizens and patients.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Plutocrats with Pitchforks - Understanding American Right-Wing Populism

Explore right-wing populism in the US, focusing on government actions and their impact. Analyze the unique aspects of American populism and its relationship with plutocratic interests.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism

26 ratings at edX

Explore nuclear terrorism's reality, consequences, and prevention with experts. Gain insights into terrorist motivations, nuclear security, bomb-making capabilities, potential impacts, and mitigation strategies.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Comparative Democratic Development Part I: Conditions of Democracy

13 ratings at edX

Conditions of Democracy is the first course in a two-part series intended as a broad survey of the political, social, cultural, economic, institutional, and international factors that foster and obstruct the development and consolidation of democracy.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Comparative Democratic Development Part II: Structuring Democracy

5 ratings at edX

This course is designed to follow Comparative Democratic Development Part I: Conditions of Democracy. There are no formal prerequisites for this course, although an interest in democracy, democratic structures and institutions, as well as democratic deve…

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Stanford Seminar - Partisan Gerrymandering and the Supreme Court: The Role of Social Science

Explore partisan gerrymandering, legal challenges, and social science's role in measuring electoral fairness. Gain insights on redistricting metrics and their potential impact on future elections and political reform.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stanford Seminar - How Can We Understand and Evaluate Election Forecasts, Given That N=15 or Less

Explore election forecasting challenges, including poll analysis, nonresponse bias, and political polarization. Learn to interpret forecasts and understand limitations in predicting outcomes with limited data.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Machineries of Doubt & Disinformation

Explore the machinery of doubt and disinformation in science and politics, from tobacco to climate change. Learn about tactics used to spread misinformation and challenges in maintaining informed skepticism in the digital age.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Democracy and Development: Perspectives from Africa

3 reviews

Learn about the drivers of democratic development in contemporary Africa.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out

Explore the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict's impact on global policy, NATO relations, and Ukrainian life. Gain insights from diverse perspectives and learn how to support those affected by the war.

• Coursera
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Teach-Out

37 ratings at Coursera

Explore the origins, impacts, and humanitarian aspects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine with expert insights on history, cyber warfare, and refugee support.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Making of Modern Ukraine

1 review

Explore Ukraine's complex history, from ancient Kyiv to modern conflicts, examining its role in European trends, colonial struggles, and national identity formation amidst empires and revolutions.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation

Explore the mathematics behind democracy, voting systems, and political manipulation. Gain insights into electoral processes, weighted voting, apportionment, and gerrymandering to understand modern democratic challenges.

• Coursera
• 1 day 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Civic Engagement in American Democracy

98 ratings at Coursera

Explore key players, structures, and citizen influence in American democracy. Gain foundational knowledge for advanced politics courses or engaged citizenship in 21st century America.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

International Cyber Conflicts

1508 ratings at Coursera

Explore international cyber conflicts, threats, and security measures. Learn about actors, Internet governance, cyberwarfare, international law, and trust-building in the digital realm.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)