Social Science Courses

How It Works

Choose a social science course: We offer dozens of social science courses and study guides for high school students, college students and adult learners. Find a resource to match your educational goals in subjects including political science, criminal justice, counseling, education, public speaking and anthropology.

Watch entertaining video lessons: These short video lessons are taught by expert instructors who can help you master important social science concepts.

Test your understanding of course material: Courses include multiple-choice lesson and chapter quizzes and practice final exams that you can take over and over again.

Study on the go: Our videos can be watched on your laptop, tablet or mobile phone. Download the Study.com Android mobile app to study your social science classes from the comfort of your home or on the go! We also have a Study.com iOS mobile app to study your social science classes.

Get help from our instructors: Post questions for instructors on any topic covered in our social science courses.

Who Are Our Courses For?

Students who need help with high school or college coursework

High school students preparing for state end-of-year exams

College students who want to earn an alternative form of college credit

Individuals preparing for teacher licensing exams in one of the social sciences

Adult learners interested in earning a continuing education certificate

Why Our Courses Work

Study on your own terms: View the lessons in any order, at a pace that works for you.

Learn from the best: No matter what social science subject you end up studying, you'll be taught by instructors with several years of experience in their field.

Track your progress: In addition to the percentage of coursework you've completed, you can keep track of your quiz scores for each lesson.

Check out all the courses: Continue your studies or supplement your current coursework with lessons in related areas of social science.