Yale University Courses

The Science of Well-Being

30 reviews

“The Science of Well-Being” taught by Professor Laurie Santos overviews what psychological science says about happiness. The purpose of the course is to not only learn what psychological research says about what makes us happy but also to put those strat…

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

• Best of All Time

Introduction to Psychology

18 reviews

Explore the scientific study of human thought and behavior, covering perception, cognition, development, emotions, social psychology, and mental health.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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)

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)

Introduction to Psychology

8 reviews

This course explores topics such as perception, communication, learning, memory, decision-making, religion, persuasion, love, lust, hunger, art, fiction, and dreams.

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

America's Unwritten Constitution

5 reviews

An introduction to basic techniques of constitutional interpretation.

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

Anthropology

5 reviews

Explore human population dynamics, from evolutionary origins to modern demographic transitions, examining fertility, mortality, and environmental impacts across cultures and time periods.

• YouTube
• 1 day 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing

5 reviews

Everyday Parenting gives you access to a toolkit of behavior-change techniques that will make your typical day in the home easier as you develop the behaviors you would like to see in your child.

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

A Law Student's Toolkit

5 reviews

Build a strong legal foundation with terminology, concepts, and tools used by lawyers and academics. Develop critical thinking skills to analyze arguments and craft your own in various legal contexts.

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

American Contract Law I

949 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive overview of U.S. contract law, covering formation, offer, acceptance, consideration, and promissory estoppel. Integrates legal doctrines with policy discussions and key UCC sections.

• Coursera
• 1 day 8 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Behavioral Finance - The Role of Psychology in Financial Decision-Making

2 reviews

Explore how psychology influences financial decision-making, from market volatility to overconfidence, using behavioral finance theories to understand irrational economic behaviors.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature

2 reviews

Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature pairs central texts from Western philosophical tradition (including works by Plato, Aristotle, Epictetus, Hobbes, Kant, Mill, Rawls, and Nozick) with recent findings in cognitive science and related fields.

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

Narrative Economics

583 ratings at Coursera

Explore how popular narratives shape economic behavior and outcomes. Learn to analyze viral stories' impact on recessions, inequality, and growth. Discover perennial economic narratives and their influence on decision-making.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Making of Modern Ukraine

1 review

Explore Ukraine's complex history, from ancient Kyiv to modern conflicts, examining its role in European trends, colonial struggles, and national identity formation amidst empires and revolutions.

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

The Good Life - Happiness and Positive Psychology

1 review

Explore the psychology of happiness, therapy efficacy, and positive psychology. Learn what influences our well-being and why we often misjudge what truly makes us happy.

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