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Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1
by Gilbert Burnham, MD , Mija Ververs- 4.8
Approx. 16 hours to complete
This course, Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1, introduces discussions about the public health approach to problems experienced by people affected by disasters, both natural and related to conflict. We will explore what humanitarian interventions could look like if we want to mitigate the effects of disasters. The only difference is that you will not receive a certificate upon completion....
Social Services for Families, Seniors and Those with Disabilities
by John Robertson- 4.9
Approx. 11 hours to complete
Course 4 discusses four populations: families, poor families, people with disabilities, and people as they age. This course addresses issues of power, oppression, and white supremacy. -The first module identifies the needs of children and the role of the state in child development. This module also describes public support programs and critiques the debates surrounding them....
Global Health Diplomacy
by Gabrielle Fitzgerald , Peter Small- 4.5
Approx. 30 hours to complete
Having completed this course, learners will be able to: Describe and analyze the opportunities, challenges and limits of Global Health Diplomacy. Examine the diplomatic, financial, and geopolitical context that underlies global health decision-making. Explain the role of the many players in the space, including governments, philanthropists, and multilateral institutions . Course Objective...
Poverty & Population: How Demographics Shape Policy
by John Robertson- 4.9
Approx. 12 hours to complete
This course has four modules, or foci. The first is to understand the categories of social welfare—populations, income, earnings, and assets— and some related concepts that play a very large role in shaping policy decisions: unemployment, inflation, and the minimum wage. The labor market also establishes hierarchy, both through meritocracy and through categories of privilege....
Health, Housing, and Educational Services
by John Robertson- 4.9
Approx. 15 hours to complete
Course 5 discusses policies in four areas: housing, education, healthcare, and immigration, with an optional fifth module in child protection. This course addresses issues of power, oppression, and white supremacy. -First we’ll look at housing policy, with its contrasting supports for homeowners and renters. -Then we’ll interpret the structure that provides education and examine debates about its future....
US Social Services: Where did they come from?
by John Robertson- 4.9
Approx. 15 hours to complete
The course probes the formation of social policy in the United States from its very first cultural and religious roots. As part of this transformation, the provider of social welfare shifted from the local community to the state to the federal government. This course addresses issues of power, oppression, and white supremacy....
Introduction to the Orbital Perspective
by Ron Garan- 4.6
Approx. 16 hours to complete
The goals of this course are to develop the student’s critical thinking skills, global awareness, and ability to work as an integral part of a team in an increasingly complex global job market. Living on the International Space Station was a powerful, transformative experience—one that could hold the key to solving our problems here on Earth....
Global Arctic
by Matthias Finger- 4.8
Approx. 25 hours to complete
The GlobalArctic MOOC introduces you the dynamics between global changes and changes in the Arctic. This course aims to highlight the effects of climate change in the Polar region. In turn, it will underline the impacts of a warmer Arctic on the planet Earth. For human civilization, the Arctic stands both as a laboratory and a warning for human kind....
Journalism Skills for Engaged Citizens
by Dr. Denis Muller , Dr. Margaret Simons- 4.5
Approx. 22 hours to complete
This is a course in basic journalism skills, designed for the many people who are now taking advantage of new media to publish news, views and information. Now, almost anyone can publish to the world within minutes of being able to do so. But is it journalism? View the MOOC promotional video here: http://tinyurl....
Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures
by Matthias Finger- 4.7
Approx. 13 hours to complete
Learn about Smart Cities within the context of management of urban infrastructures. The introduction of Smart urban technologies into legacy infrastructures has resulted in numerous challenges and opportunities for contemporary cities and will continue to do so. This course will help you to understand how to make the best of these smart technologies in your cities’ legacy infrastructures....