Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

Global Campus of Human Rights

Counter Human Trafficking in Southeast Asia (SEA)

Examine counter-trafficking programs in Southeast Asia, analyzing raids, rescues, litigation, and education. Gain insights from experts on successes, challenges, and the role of research in combating human trafficking.

• Independent
• 5 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Microeconomics: The Power of Markets

9 ratings

Explore microeconomic theory, scarcity, specialization, supply and demand, market efficiency, and government intervention. Gain tools to analyze and evaluate market outcomes in everyday life.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases

6 ratings

Explore the U.S. Constitution's origins, amendments, and landmark Supreme Court cases. Learn about government structure, federal powers, and individual rights through key constitutional concepts and interpretations.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Psychology of Popularity

11 ratings

Explore the lasting impact of childhood popularity on adult life, relationships, and success. Learn scientific insights to enhance social skills, parenting, and overall happiness.

• Coursera
• 7-8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

America's Written Constitution

10 ratings

An introduction to the main themes of the American Constitution—popular sovereignty, separation of powers, federalism, and rights.

• Coursera
• 20 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Doing Gender and Why it Matters

12 ratings

Understand gendered realities through an in-depth consideration of "sex" and "gender" as cultural, social and legal phenomena impacting society and how they interact with structures of power and violence using an interdisciplinary lens.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

El lenguaje de los mapas

6 ratings

Explora la fascinación actual por los mapas, su historia, códigos, relación con el poder y la literatura. Descubre cómo la cartografía se ha convertido en un lenguaje universal en la era digital.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Stanford;  The University of British Columbia

Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

10 ratings

Explore advanced game theory concepts including social choice, mechanism design, and auctions. Learn to design strategic interactions for optimal social outcomes in various scenarios.

• Coursera
• 17 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Economics of Money and Banking

6 ratings

Explore the modern monetary system, focusing on the intertwining of capital and money markets, global financial dynamics, and the role of derivative contracts in shaping economic landscapes.

• Coursera
• 33 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Replication Strategies for More Robust Human Simulation - Stanford Seminar

Exploring replication strategies to enhance robustness of human behavior simulations using Large Language Models, focusing on perturbation and iteration techniques.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Quantitative Social Science Methods

1 rating

First course for incoming Harvard Government Department PhD students; also taken by students in other departments, and students elsewhere through the Harvard Extension School. Instructor: Gary King.

• YouTube
• 19 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Understanding Financial Markets

5 ratings

Explore major financial markets, investment strategies, and economic impacts. Learn to assess risks, measure performance, and build efficient portfolios with insights from industry experts.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Quantitative Methods

7 ratings

Explore quantitative research methods in social sciences, focusing on scientific principles, research designs, measurement, sampling, and ethics. Gain skills to distinguish between solid research and flawed studies.

• Coursera
• 30 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

NPTEL;  IIT Kanpur

Population Studies

1 rating

The aim of the course is to equip students with knowledge usually imparted in diploma and masters courses. Thus the course will serve a base for higher degrees such as Ph.D. Aspirants for civil service exams are also expected to benefit from this.

• YouTube
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Women's Health and Human Rights

5 ratings

This course focuses on women’s health and human rights issues from infancy through old age, including information about positive interventions relating to those issues. Learners are encouraged to interact with each other through interactive discussions.

• Coursera
• 2 days 19 hours 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course