Harvard University Courses

Justice

58 reviews

This introduction to moral and political philosophy is one of the most popular courses taught at Harvard College.

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

• Best of All Time

Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract

15 reviews

Contracts are a part of our everyday life, arising in collaboration, trust, promise and credit. How are contracts formed? What makes a contract enforceable? What happens when one party breaks a promise?

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

Tangible Things: Discovering History Through Artworks, Artifacts, Scientific Specimens, and the Stuff Around You

9 reviews

Gain an understanding of history, museum studies, and curation by looking at, organizing, and interpreting art, artifacts, scientific curiosities, and the stuff of everyday life.

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

Justice with Michael Sandel

8 reviews

Explore fundamental ethical questions with renowned philosopher Michael Sandel, examining justice, equality, and citizenship through thought-provoking scenarios and real-world applications.

• YouTube
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology

7 reviews

Explore the archaeology, history, art, and hieroglyphs surrounding the famous Egyptian Pyramids at Giza. Learn about Old Kingdom pharaohs and elites, tombs, temples, the Sphinx, and how new technology is unlocking their secrets.

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

Birth and the Nation - A Fictional History of Immigration - Stephanie DeGooyer - Radcliffe Institute

6 reviews

Exploring how novels can challenge traditional notions of nationality and birth, offering alternative perspectives on citizenship and immigration for a more inclusive global society.

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

Child Protection: Children's Rights in Theory and Practice

5 reviews

Learn how to protect children from violence, exploitation, and neglect through law, policy, and practice in a human rights framework.

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

Causal Diagrams: Draw Your Assumptions Before Your Conclusions

17 ratings at edX

Learn simple graphical rules that allow you to use intuitive pictures to improve study design and data analysis for causal inference.

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

Toward a New Global Architecture - America's Role in a Changing World

3 reviews

Explore America's evolving global role with foreign policy experts, discussing challenges, opportunities, and the future of international relations in a changing world order.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Leading Change: The Convergence of Politics and Policy

2 reviews

Explore political leadership and policy implementation with Elaine Kamarck, discussing government reform, effective decision-making, and lessons from major initiatives like healthcare reform.

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

The Health and Economic Concerns of Rural Americans - Forum on Public Health and Policy

2 reviews

Exploring rural Americans' challenges: drug abuse, economic concerns, and potential solutions. Experts discuss public health implications and the role of government in addressing community issues.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

American Government: Constitutional Foundations

39 ratings at edX

Learn how early American politics informed the U.S. Constitution and why its promise of liberty and equality has yet to be fully realized.

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

JuryX: Deliberations for Social Change

2 reviews

Deliberate emotionally charged issues with your peers online without fear or rancor, and experience a system by which a jury, or any community, can move from a place of deep division to agreement and action.

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

U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies

76 ratings at edX

Learn about public policy in America and the dynamics of American politics.

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

Public Economics - Raj Chetty

2 reviews

Explore optimal tax and social insurance policies, combining theoretical models with empirical evidence. Covers efficiency, incidence, public goods, externalities, and welfare analysis in behavioral models.

• YouTube
• 1 day 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video