This course tries to answer these questions and many others, providing a comprehensive overview of the scientific study of thought and behavior. Syllabus Learn More
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Abnormal Psychology Specialization
This specialization provides an introduction to the study of abnormal psychology, with a survey of various mental health concerns through both a modern and historical lens. Courses Learn More
Case Studies in Personalized Medicine
Learn how advances in biomedicine hold the potential to revolutionize drug development, drug treatments, and disease prevention: where are we now, and what does the future hold? Syllabus Learn More
Introduction to Coronaviruses, COVID-19 and Emerging Respiratory Viruses
This course provides a general introduction to COVID-19 and emerging respiratory viruses and is intended for public health professionals, incident managers and personnel working for the United Nations, international organizations and NGOs. Courses Learn More
Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health
Often called “the cornerstone” of public health, epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of diseases, health conditions, or events among populations and the application of that study to control health problems. Syllabus Learn More
Applying to U.S. Universities
This course will help international students (non-U.S. citizens) and non-native English speakers navigate the U.S. university admission process by offering practical information about the documents and pieces that make up a U.S. university application. Syllabus Learn...
Business English Communication Skills Specialization
This Specialization is designed to teach you to communicate effectively in English in professional contexts. You will expand your English vocabulary, improve your ability to write and speak in English in both social and professional interactions, and learn terminology...
Computational Social Science Methods
This course gives you an overview of the current opportunities and the omnipresent reach of computational social science. Syllabus Learn More
Age of Jefferson
This course provides an overview of Thomas Jefferson's work and perspectives presented by the University of Virginia in partnership with Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Together, UVA and Monticello are recognized internationally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site....
Distributed Computing with Spark SQL
This course is all about big data. It’s for students with SQL experience that want to take the next step on their data journey by learning distributed computing using Apache Spark. Syllabus Learn More
Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent Specialization
This specialization is for anyone who would like to improve how their company or organization impacts the environment, people and communities. We will introduce you to some of the key concepts and tools of sustainable business, then teach you how to be an effective...
The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art
From small farms to urban neighborhoods, from the region itself to the more distant worlds of the southern diaspora, we discover the stories, music, and art of the American South. Syllabus Learn More