Sociology

Learn sociology for understanding social structures and processes. Study theories and methods for analyzing social behavior and institutions.
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  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research, Anthropology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Sciences, Child Development

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    Multiple educators

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Sociology, Social Sciences, Creative Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Sustainable Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Human Centered Design, Research

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Sociology, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

  • University of Western Australia

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Disabilities, Sociology, Labor Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Advocacy, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Media and Communications, Research

  • Status: Free Trial

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Design, Art History, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Research, Non-Verbal Communication, Sociology, Design Thinking, Creativity, World History

  • Status: Free Trial

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Responsiveness, Conflict Management, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Family Therapy, Community and Social Work, Safety and Security, Public Policies

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Diversity Training, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Storytelling, Multimedia

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Liberal Arts, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology

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    Princeton University

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Security Strategy

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Anthropology, International Relations, World History, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Economics, Political Sciences, Psychology

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Sociology, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Family Therapy, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Safety and Security, Public Policies

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Research, Discussion Facilitation, Scientific Methods, Anthropology, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology

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