Sociology Courses and Certifications

Stanford Seminar - How the Chinese Government Fabricates Social Media Posts for Strategic Distraction

Explore China's strategic use of social media propaganda, including the 50c Party's tactics, government involvement, and implications for information control and public opinion.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

295 ratings at Coursera

Evidence-based strategies to reduce gun violence in America, covering legal, policy, and community interventions. Explores firearm regulations, public safety measures, and effective programs to prevent shootings and promote safer communities.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

387 ratings at Coursera

Explore network dynamics shaping social behavior, from revolutions to cultural shifts. Learn how agent-based models and network theories explain collective behaviors, diffusion processes, and social change.

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

Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens

Explore evidence-based strategies for preventing firearm injuries among youth, covering topics like suicide, violence, and unintentional harm. Learn from experts about research, policies, and future directions in this critical field.

• Coursera
• 1 day 16 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.

17 ratings at Coursera

Explore the history, impact, and systemic issues of police violence in the US. Learn about community responses, activism strategies, and develop an action plan for positive change.

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

Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out

Explore ongoing U.S. settler colonialism and its impact on Native Peoples. Gain insights into Indigenous perspectives, examine societal structures, and reimagine anti-colonial processes for creating thriving futures.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Black Lives Matter

75 ratings at Coursera

Explore the history, politics, and impact of #BlackLivesMatter, from its roots in African American activism to its global influence on social justice, race relations, and police reform.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

ERPO: A Civil Approach to Gun Violence Prevention Teach-Out

11 ratings at Coursera

Explore Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) as a civil approach to prevent gun violence. Learn about implementation, scientific evidence, petitioner roles, and advocacy strategies from experts.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Darwin and Design

This course covers social development, social behaviour, social cognition and social neuroscience, in both human and non-human social animals.

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

Introduction to Black Studies - Spring 2017

Explore Black Studies through interdisciplinary lens, examining neoliberalism, history, language, and social justice. Gain insights from Noam Chomsky and student perspectives on critical issues and empowerment.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding Violence

5 reviews

Explore multidisciplinary perspectives on violence, its causes, consequences, and prevention strategies. Gain insights from experts, including President Jimmy Carter, on efforts to reduce violence globally.

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

Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data

99 ratings at Coursera

Analyze social networks to uncover influential members, sub-communities, and connections. Apply graph algorithms and data structures to explore real-world network data and showcase findings through a video presentation.

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

Metaliteracy: Empowering Yourself in a Connected World

34 ratings at Coursera

Empower yourself as a reflective, ethical content creator in the digital age. Learn to navigate information environments, understand copyright, and engage in digital storytelling for effective participation in connected communities.

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

Community Engagement: Collaborating for Change

10 ratings at edX

Learn principles and strategies for engaging with U.S.-based and global communities through partnerships, research, service, and learning

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

Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives

708 ratings at Coursera

How do children overcome hazardous experiences to succeed in life? What can be done to protect young people at risk from trauma, war, disasters, and other adversities? Learn about the importance of fostering resilience in children at risk.

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