Social Sciences Courses

Learn the framework of modern portfolio theory and investment analysis

This course is an introduction to the analysis of the causes and character of international conflict and cooperation

Contrary to popular assumption, many US citizens who find themselves on opposite sides of current political and ideological debates have more in common than is readily apparent

This course provides an overview of the major concepts and questions in the field of social psychology

This lecture course discusses principles of and issues in psychometrics, the branch of psychology concerned with the quantification and measurement of mental attributes, behavior, and performance as well as with the design, analysis, and improvement of th

This lecture course discusses principles of and issues in psychometrics, the branch of psychology concerned with the quantification and measurement of mental attributes, behavior, and performance as well as with the design, analysis, and improvement of th

This course explores the concepts of stress and resilience in relation to the underlying psychophysiologic mechanisms that regulate them.

Most people reject hostile expressions of prejudice and are motivated to reduce bias in their judgment and behavior, but many groups continue to be marginalized and discriminated against in modern society

This course provides an analytic and applied overview of both microeconomics and macroeconomics.

This course provides students with depth in a focused topic in psychology, while taking a developmental perspective.

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

This course provides a comparative analysis of political corruption in rich and poor countries around the world

This course addresses the question of tough transitions

Human creativity is essential to our ability to survive and thrive as a species

Clinical psychology is a diverse and compelling field that combines science and practice