Social Science Classes
Here is a list of social science courses to help you learn about the complex social world of humans.
Universal Class offers over 40 online psychology courses. Our comprehensive curriculum includes the foundational courses of psychology, sociology, and counseling, and expands from there to include stress management, healthy relationships, dream interpretation, memory techniques and life coaching. Our psychology courses are not only great for test preparation, but they can also help you improve your outlook in life, provide techniques to improve your concentration, provide methods for becoming a better person, and help you develop healthy relationships with others. These courses provide invaluable life lessons that you will be able to apply to your daily routines. Best of all, a supportive instructor is available to answer any questions you have regarding the course content.
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Introduction to Child Psychology
Through a blend of theory and practical applications, you'll learn how to engage with children in ways that support their unique needs, fostering growth, resilience, and confidence. Whether you're a parent, educator, or professional, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools to positively impact the lives of children. 0.7 CEUs + More Info -
Anger Management Techniques
This insightful anger management course will help you learn how to recognize, manage and control your anger before it takes control of your actions and life. 0.5 CEUs + More Info -
Personality Development
This course offers a transformative journey into understanding the complexities of human personality, helping you gain profound insights into yourself and others. Whether you're seeking clarity in your path or looking to enhance your understanding of human behavior, this course equips you with the tools to lead a more empowered and fulfilling life. 0.7 CEUs + More Info -
Introduction to Organizational Psychology
Learn how to properly prepare for a career in Industrial and Organizational psychology and possible specializations in the field. 0.6 CEUs + More Info -
Autism 101
This course will give you a deep insight into Autism which touches many more lives than people realize, or even care to admit. 1.0 CEUs + More Info -
Understanding Drug and Alcohol Abuse
"Understanding Drug and Alcohol Abuse" is a comprehensive course aimed at a broad audience including educators, parents, counselors, and teenagers, focusing on the complexities of substance abuse. The course emphasizes the importance of professional guidance and community support, providing extensive resources and a certification upon completion, making it an invaluable tool for anyone seeking to understand and address the challenges of drug and alcohol abuse in society. 0.7 CEUs + More Info -
Stress Management
Working through the lessons in this course will help you understand the origins of your stress and provide you with a practical approach for reducing stress in your life and thus, improving your health and emotional well being. 0.4 CEUs + More Info -
Psychology 101
A self-paced online course giving a broad overview of psychology. Topics include the basic understanding of behavior and the many theories explaining the complexities of human interactions. 1.6 CEUs + More Info -
Assertiveness Training
Whether you are having trouble being confident and assertive in your career or personal life, or if you are simply interested in learning more about this topic, this course will introduce you to a better way of getting what you want and need from the people in your life. 0.8 CEUs + More Info -
Confidence Building
Based on the concept that we come into this world with a strong sense of self-esteem, this course encourages students to recognize that low self-esteem is often the result of mistaken perceptions about ourselves that start in childhood. Journaling exercises help the student organize and understand exactly what triggers his or her personal lapses in confidence. 0.6 CEUs + More Info -
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (also referred to as EI and EQ) is about an individual's ability to recognize and regulate their own emotions and the emotions of others in order to achieve their goals. 0.5 CEUs + More Info -
How to Write a Grant Proposal
Learn how to write grants that will get funded in our online course. 0.9 CEUs + More Info -
Dealing with Difficult People
The course provides an in-depth examination of dealing with difficult people, establishing a number of methods and strategies for navigating complex interpersonal relationships, improving communication, preventing problems, and resolving conflict. 1.0 CEUs + More Info -
Mastering Conversation Skills
Conversational skills such active listening, empathy, and non-verbal communication will be explored in-depth; examination and useful strategies for mastering small talk; an understanding of the components that contribute to successful use of storytelling and humor; and the skill of improvisation and how it can be used to keep the conversation going when you feel at a loss for words. 0.5 CEUs + More Info -
Positive Parenting Techniques
This course will give you the knowledge-base and concrete strategies to use positive parenting right away and with success. 0.5 CEUs + More Info -
Basic Parenting Skills
If you are about to become a parent, would like to become a more effective parent, or you want to learn more about how to effectively guide children, this course is for you! 0.5 CEUs + More Info -
Understanding Addictions
This course is an in-depth study about addictions to drugs, alcohol, and tobacco as well as the impact of these addictions on the body and mind, and looks at the various treatment modalities used to manage these conditions. 1.0 CEUs + More Info -
Critical Thinking Skills
This course is intended for those who are interested in gaining a basic sense of thinking and developing their cognitive abilities, to better their lives as individuals, and to make them better and stronger employees, team members, and leaders. 0.5 CEUs + More Info -
Serial Killers 101
This course will discuss 20 serial killers in an in-depth study. Some of them are quite infamous – Jack the Ripper, Son of Sam, Ted Bundy – but some are less-known (like Harold Shipman and Aileen Wuornos), but no less compelling. 1.2 CEUs + More Info
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