Social Sciences Courses

This introduction to moral and political philosophy is one of the most popular courses taught at Harvard College.

Explore what makes cities energizing, amazing, challenging, and perhaps humanity’s greatest invention.

Learn how early American politics informed the U.S. Constitution and why its promise of liberty and equality has yet to be fully realized.

Gain a foundational knowledge of American constitutional democracy while crafting your own civic voice and identity.

HKS Executive Education and Harvard's John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences present a webinar featuring Harvard faculty Martin Wattenberg and Fernanda Viégas.

This on-campus executive program offers a stimulating and challenging curriculum that invites you to learn how to exercise leadership with more courage, skill, and effectiveness.

Designed for individuals and teams, this Harvard Online course taught by preeminent Harvard Professor Mahzarin Banaji teaches the science of hidden bias and strategies to counter its impact in the workplace.

This 5-day Harvard Kennedy School executive program will develop and expand your capacity to be one of tomorrow’s leaders.

Leadership for Social Change is a 3.5 day on-campus executive education program developed by faculty from the Social Innovation + Change Initiative within the Harvard Kennedy School.

Examine the inner workings of the three branches of the U.S. Federal Government

This program address the significant challenge of climate change and its impacts on the environment, as well as society and the global economy.

Think critically about social questions such as education policy, upward income mobility, and racial disparities, and understand how big data can answer these questions as well as impact policies that lead to improved outcomes around the world.

Leadership Decision Making features hands-on learning experiences that help leaders like you improve decision analysis and leadership effectiveness.

Explore the archaeology, history, art, and hieroglyphs surrounding the famous Egyptian Pyramids at Giza. Learn about Old Kingdom pharaohs and elites, tombs, temples, the Sphinx, and how new technology is unlocking their secrets.

Leading People, Building Teams helps you lead with confidence, support colleagues making the transition to management, and strengthen your organization's capacity to coach and retain talent.

Learn how to protect children from violence, exploitation, and neglect through law, policy, and practice in a human rights framework.

Leadership Decision Making features hands-on learning experiences that help leaders like you improve decision analysis and leadership effectiveness.

Learn how to face and meet today’s challenges and design a public value proposition that is both actionable and value creating.

Leading Successful Programs will challenge you to rethink your programs' goals and reassess how you gather, evaluate, and use data to determine their effectiveness.