Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts, and Bureaucracy

40 ratings at edX

Examine the inner workings of the three branches of the U.S. Federal Government

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

Introduction to American Civics: Presented by Zero-L

1 review

Harvard Law School's short introduction to American Law and Civics

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

Beyond the Nature/Technology Divide - Intersections in Urban Design - Lecture 3

1 review

Explorando la intersección entre naturaleza y tecnología en espacios urbanos, infraestructura, arte público y diseño paisajístico a través de perspectivas de expertos en arquitectura, ingeniería y arte visual.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Security Paradox - Addressing Modern Security Challenges

1 review

General Dempsey discusses the "security paradox": despite global peace, potential for violence is high due to technological advances. He explores military adaptations to new security threats.

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

Economic Crises and Recovery Strategies - The Malcolm Wiener Lecture by Jean-Claude Trichet

1 review

Jean-Claude Trichet analyzes economic recessions, focusing on Europe, and discusses unconventional strategies to address crises. He emphasizes the complexity of global economic patterns and the potential for stronger economies post-crisis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Archaic Admixture in Human History - Next in Evolution

1 review

Exploring human evolution through genetic analysis, focusing on interbreeding with archaic species like Neanderthals and Denisovans, and its impact on modern human DNA and health risks.

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

Feminisms Now - Visions of Gender Equality for the 21st Century

1 review

Rising artists, thinkers, and organizers share visions of gender equality for the 21st century, reflecting on their art and activism in service of intersecting and sometimes competing feminisms.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Health Across the Gender Spectrum

3 reviews

This course offers an intimate, story-based introduction to the experiences of six transgender children and their families. Through illustrated stories and short teaching videos, learners will gain a better understanding of gender identity and the gender…

• edX
• 1 week, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Stanford Seminar - Learning, Memory, and Metacognitive Control

3 reviews

Explore learning, memory, and metacognitive control through Stanford research on self-directed learning, crowd wisdom, and online cognitive task performance across age groups.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Managing Happiness

353 ratings at edX

Explore the science of well-being and learn practical strategies to cultivate lasting happiness, purpose, and satisfaction in your personal and professional life.

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

Early Childhood Development: Global Strategies for Implementation

166 ratings at edX

Explore strategies for implementing effective early childhood development programs globally, focusing on policy, advocacy, financing, and scaling successful interventions to support children's potential.

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

Justice Today: Money, Markets, and Morals

31 ratings at edX

Explore the ethical controversies of financial markets.

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

Citizen Politics in America: Public Opinion, Elections, Interest Groups, and the Media

25 ratings at edX

Learn about the forces in American politics that seek to influence the electorate and shift the political landscape.

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

We the People: Civic Engagement in a Constitutional Democracy

7 ratings at edX

Gain a foundational knowledge of American constitutional democracy and understand how to encourage others to explore their own civic paths, while in parallel crafting your own civic voice and identity.

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

Microcredential

U.S. Government

Explore the foundations, institutions, and driving forces of American politics, examining constitutional origins, government branches, public opinion, and policy-making processes.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $596.00
• 4 courses