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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Research, Data Analysis, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
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      228 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Moralities of Everyday Life

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Formal Learning, Education and Training, Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Blended Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Student-Centred Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      322 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Fashion as Design

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Art History, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Design, Non-Verbal Communication, Creativity, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Houston

      American Deaf Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Culture, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Special Education, Legal Proceedings, Education and Training, Non-Verbal Communication, Civil Law

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      International migrations: a global issue

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, World History, International Relations, Governance, European History, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Demography, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Social Justice, Sociology, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      550 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Deductive Reasoning, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Biology, Sociology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Labor Law, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

      Electric Vehicles and Mobility

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Transportation Operations, Market Analysis, Economics, Environmental Policy, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Economics, Public Policies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

      Skills you'll gain: School Psychology, Human Learning, Education and Training, Learning Theory, Human Development, Education Software and Technology, Child Development, Psychology, Higher Education, Student Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      263 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Community Development, Family Law, Qualitative Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      718 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Model Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Diversity Awareness, Innovation, Network Analysis, Critical Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Economics, Probability, Human Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sociology courses

    • Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Moralities of Everyday Life: Yale University
    • New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fashion as Design: The Museum of Modern Art
    • American Deaf Culture: University of Houston
    • International migrations: a global issue: Sciences Po
    • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy: The University of Edinburgh
    • Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: University of Pittsburgh
    • Electric Vehicles and Mobility: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
    • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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