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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Healthcare Ethics, Psychology, Laboratory Research, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Media and Communications, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Food and Beverage, Rehabilitation, Environmental Issue, Biology, Non-Verbal Communication, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Felicidad y Políticas Públicas

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Sociology, Surveys

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      M.A. Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Surveys, Environmental Laws, Sampling (Statistics), Social Sciences, Research Reports, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Policies, Research Methodologies, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Diplomacy, International Relations, Economics, Complex Problem Solving, Immigration Law, Socioeconomics, Governance

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Google

      Foundations of Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Storytelling, Big Data, Data Science, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Workflow Management, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Leadership and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Mediation, Leadership Studies, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Leadership Development, Social Justice, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Public Policies, Strategic Leadership, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Governance

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Democracia y decisiones públicas. Introducción al análisis de políticas públicas

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Governance, Social Studies, Case Studies, Research Methodologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Public Policies, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Diplomacy, Immigration Law, Economics, World History, Strategic Partnership, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

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      University of Michigan

      Rocket Science 101

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Environment, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Engineering Calculations, Geographic Information Systems, Scientific Methods, Manufacturing and Production, World History, Chemical Engineering, International Relations, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Power, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Fundamentos de Políticas Públicas

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Policy Development, Program Evaluation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Systems Thinking, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Public Policies, Human Relations Movement, Governance, International Relations

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Feminismo, género y política

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Sociology, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, World History, Economics

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Fundamentos de Investigación Científica

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research, Systems Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Social Sciences, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular political science courses

    • Animals and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Felicidad y Políticas Públicas: Universidad de Palermo
    • M.A. Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Foundations of Data Science: Google
    • Leadership and Society: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Democracia y decisiones públicas. Introducción al análisis de políticas públicas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Rocket Science 101: University of Michigan
    • Fundamentos de Políticas Públicas: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina: Universidad de los Andes

    Why Learn Political Science?

    Political science explores power, governance, public policy, and global affairs—examining how decisions are made and how they affect people’s lives. It combines critical thinking, research, and communication to understand political systems and social change. Learning political science can help you engage more deeply in civic life, pursue careers in law or policy, and analyze issues shaping the world today.

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