Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

Moral Foundations of Politics

15 reviews

Explore major political theories, from Enlightenment to modern debates, examining government legitimacy, social contracts, and democracy. Analyze practical implications for contemporary issues like inequality and state power.

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

International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes

19 reviews

Explore international arbitration's role in dispute resolution, covering history, principles, and key cases. Gain insights into arbitration's impact on global peace and its interplay with law and politics.

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

Introduction to Sustainability

17 reviews

This course introduces the academic approach of Sustainability and explores how today’s human societies can endure in the face of global change, ecosystem degradation and resource limitations.

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

Introduction to Intercultural Studies: Crossing Borders

26 reviews

Take a closer look at geographical and cultural borders and understand their effects on people who occupy them or cross them.

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

Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

17 reviews

Explore China's global engagement since 1978, examining its economic opening, resource acquisition, talent recruitment, and evolving international relations, particularly with the US and Asia-Pacific region.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

17 reviews

Explore China's social dynamics from 1700-2000 through data analysis. Gain insights on inequality, opportunity, and social mobility in imperial and contemporary China, challenging Western-centric historical perspectives.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions

7 reviews

Explore positive psychology interventions through theory, research, and practice. Learn tools for applying and measuring positive psychology in professional and personal contexts.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Paradoxes of War

12 reviews

The Paradoxes of War teaches us to understand that war is not only a normal part of human existence, but is arguably one of the most important factors in making us who we are.

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

Welcome to Game Theory

16 reviews

Explore game theory's key concepts like equilibrium and rationality, and their applications across disciplines. Gain a conceptual understanding of strategic decision-making in various contexts.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Principles of Microeconomics

8 reviews

This introductory undergraduate course covers supply and demand, market equilibrium, consumer theory, production and the behavior of firms, monopoly, oligopoly, welfare economics, public goods, and externalities.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 21 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

America's Written Constitution

10 reviews

An introduction to the main themes of the American Constitution—popular sovereignty, separation of powers, federalism, and rights.

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

Microeconomics: The Power of Markets

8 reviews

Explore microeconomic theory, scarcity, specialization, supply and demand, market efficiency, and government intervention. Gain tools to analyze and evaluate market outcomes in everyday life.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Public Transportation Systems

9 reviews

This course discusses the evolution and role of urban public transportation modes, systems, and services, focusing on bus and rail.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 22 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Classical Sociological Theory

13 reviews

Explore influential sociological theories from Marx, Weber, and Durkheim. Analyze classical concepts still relevant today, diving deep into complex texts and ideas that shaped modern social science.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University System of Maryland;  University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

Storytelling with Data using Socio-environmental Report Cards

18 reviews

Socio-environmental report cards have proven to be THE tool to effect positive change. Join us as we explore proven techniques to synthesize data, engage the local community, inform decision-making, and drive policy for any environmental or sustainabilit…

• edX
• 5 weeks, 5-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)