Political Science Courses and Certifications

Political Philosophy: An Introduction

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Are you interested in politics? Do you feel the need to have a clearer understanding of it, beyond the conventional language of media and social networks? Well, this course might provide the help and the stimulus you are looking for.

• iversity
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT Guwahati;  NPTEL

Introduction to Western Political Thought

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Explore key debates and ideas in Western political thought, from Plato to Mill. Gain insights into state, politics, sovereignty, and citizenship through major thinkers' perspectives.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

NPTEL;  IIT Guwahati

Introduction to Political Theory

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Explore key political concepts like liberty, equality, justice, power, and democracy. Analyze various theories and ideologies, examining their implications for citizenship, governance, and contemporary issues.

• YouTube
• 1 day 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL;  IIT Guwahati

Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought

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The major objective of this course is to introduce the students to some of the key modern Indian thinkers and their ideas which helped in shaping the society and politics of modern India.

• YouTube
• 1 day 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Europe Without Borders? (2nd Edition)

After more than a decade of crises, European unity and democracy are under threat. Can the European Union survive its recent challenges: from the eurozone and refugee crises to Brexit and Russia’s war against Ukraine?

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

US Voting Access and Fraud

Political scientists, journalists and election officials explain the storied history of US voting rights and explore access and fraud in 2016.

• edX
• 2 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Power, Politics, and Influence at Work

Discover the causes of global employment inequalities, how workers gain a voice through unions, and the future of work itself.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

No Such Thing As Public Opinion - The Paradox of Collective Decision-Making

Explore paradoxes in public opinion polling and voting systems, from budget preferences to election outcomes, using mathematical insights from Condorcet to Arrow's theorem.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hierarchy and Conflict in Human and Other Societies

Explore how social hierarchies reduce conflict through an agent-based model, examining emergent properties and potential applications in various societal contexts.

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

Jailbreaking the Captured Economy - Regulatory Capture and Economic Inequality

Exploring regulatory capture's impact on innovation, inequality, and societal violence. Nonpartisan approaches to balance economic power and democratic governance for healthier societal outcomes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Political Polling and Polarization: Understanding Decision-Making and Identity Formation

Explore political polarization, decision-making, and identity formation through behavioral models and public polls. Gain insights into social cognition and the complexities of the US political landscape.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Tina Eliassi-Rad on Democracies as Complex Systems

Exploring democracy as a complex system, examining its challenges and potential solutions through the lens of complexity science and machine learning.

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

Political Science Internship

Gain hands-on experience in politics through supervised work in government offices, agencies, or community organizations. Develop practical skills and insights into political processes.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Political Science Internship

Gain hands-on experience in politics through supervised work in government offices, agencies, or community organizations. Develop practical skills and insights into political processes.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 2 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Race, Ethnicity, and Politics

Explore race and ethnicity's impact on American politics, examining representation, identity, voting rights, participation, and institutional power dynamics across diverse groups.

• California Community Colleges System
• 13 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course