Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

This course offers a mix of video lectures and interviews, readings, online resources and exercises to gain both knowledge and practical skills to understand the actual landscape of wage setting.

• iversity
• 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

An introduction to social work

25 ratings at OpenLearn

Do you want to learn more about the social work role and develop your understanding of some of the theory associated with social work practice? This free course, An introduction to social work, ...

• OpenLearn
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Learning Japanese: A Gateway into Culture

24 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Learn the Language of the “Land of the Rising Sun.”</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 16 hours 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

The Future is Public

23 ratings at iversity

Explore how workers and trade unions can resist commercialization while building sustainable public services in health, energy, transport, and water sectors.

• iversity
• 3 hours 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Race, ethnicity and crime

23 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Race, ethnicity and crime, briefly examines the relationships between race and ethnicity, and crime, criminalisation and criminal justice. It considers the relationship between ...

• OpenLearn
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

How Digital Technology Shapes Us

21 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore our relationship with AI, robots, computing technology, video games, and much more as you examine the technologies that are rapidly transforming life in the 21st century.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 10 hours 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Demographic Transition in Europe - Global Problems of Population Growth

1 rating

Explore Europe's demographic shift: from marriage-controlled fertility to individual choice, rapid population growth, and increased life expectancy, reshaping societal norms and human experiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Roman Architecture: Making Mini Romes on the Western Frontier - Lecture 21

1 rating

Explore Roman architecture in Western provinces, focusing on urban design, theaters, temples, and aqueducts. Learn about "Romanization" and the creation of miniature Romes in conquered territories.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Measuring Emotion - Experts in Emotion Series with Iris Mauss - Lecture 2.3

1 rating

Explore emotion measurement with Dr. Iris Mauss as she discusses her research, future directions, and advice for aspiring emotion scientists in this insightful interview.

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

Teen Sexuality and Teen Pregnancy - Global Problems of Population Growth

1 rating

Explores teen sexuality, pregnancy rates, and related social issues in the US and globally, comparing trends, education approaches, and cultural attitudes across different countries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Learning from and Responding to Financial Crisis - Lecture 2

1 rating

Explore financial crisis impacts, policy responses, and regulatory challenges with insights on fiscal policy, monetary policy, and financial market regulation from a leading economist.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nuclear Experiments and Environmental Impact - Environmental Politics and Law

1 rating

Explores 1950s nuclear tests, examining the balance between national security, secrecy, and environmental impact. Discusses data collection, global radionuclide spread, and risk management challenges.

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

Principles and Strategies in Environmental Law - Introduction to US Environmental Regulation

1 rating

Explore key principles and strategies in US environmental law, including major statutes, regulatory challenges, and the balance between environmental protection and economic interests.

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

Land Use Law and Property Rights - Lecture 19

1 rating

Explore land use law, property rights, and government takings through legal cases, focusing on environmental management and coastal development implications.

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

Assessing America’s National Security Threats

19 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Examine America and its adversaries in the 21st century.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 4 hours 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available