Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

Global Systemic Risk

347 ratings at Coursera

Explore globalization's impact through systems thinking, network theory, and risk analysis. Gain insights into trade, finance, and epidemiology to understand contemporary global challenges and potential risks.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Poverty & Population: How Demographics Shape Policy

152 ratings at Coursera

The course is part of a sequence in social policy that has an HONORS TRACK. This course addresses issues of power, oppression, and white supremacy.

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

US Social Services Compared

150 ratings at Coursera

Explore US social policy structure, expenditures, and outcomes compared to other developed nations. Examine welfare state debates and analyze policy impacts on education, healthcare, and income stability.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Health, Housing, and Educational Services

69 ratings at Coursera

Explore policies in housing, education, healthcare, and immigration, addressing power dynamics and systemic issues. Develop critical analysis skills for policy evaluation and reform.

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

US Social Services: Where did they come from?

56 ratings at Coursera

Explore the evolution of US social policy from its cultural roots to modern debates, examining key shifts in welfare provision and the role of government in addressing societal needs.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Become a Peer Sponsor: Intro to Military Transition Support

Learn to support transitioning military members as a certified peer sponsor, focusing on community reintegration, goal-setting, and mental health assistance.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Technology Evaluation for Global Development

Learn how to evaluate technologies within a global development context from the perspective of suitability, scalability and sustainability.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 10-12 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Privacy in the Western World

5 reviews

Explore privacy's evolution in Western society, from historical roots to modern digital challenges. Gain insights on cultural differences, legal developments, and human rights implications.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fake News, Facts, and Alternative Facts

1 review

Learn how to distinguish between credible news sources and identify information biases to become a critical consumer of information.

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

Child Care as a Business

11 ratings at Coursera

Learn to establish and manage a successful home-based child care business, covering finances, contracts, policies, and pricing strategies for a professional and sustainable operation.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

11 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create a safe, healthy home-based childcare center. Covers safety, nutrition, wellness, and emergency planning. Includes developing a Family Policy Handbook section for professional operation.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Incarceration: Are Prisons a Suitable Punishment?

123 reviews

Explore life inside UK prisons. Learn whether this type of punishment reduces crime and if rehabilitation can prevent reoffending.

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

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Strategic Planning for Public Libraries

Learn how to develop, implement, and adapt a strategic plan to fit the needs of your library.

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

Managing a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace for Public Libraries

Learn management skills to support workplace diversity and inclusion in a public library setting.

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

International Security Management

1156 ratings at Coursera

Explore international security, from Open Source Intelligence to organized crime. Gain insights from diverse experts across Europe and learn to manage global security challenges.

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