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US Social Services Compared
by John Robertson- 4.7
Approx. 16 hours to complete
In all nations, social policy is a very large public investment. Course 1 will explore the size, structure, and outcomes of U. S. social policy and compare this policy to those of similar developed countries. This course addresses issues of power, oppression, and white supremacy. The course is part of a sequence in social policy that has an HONORS TRACK....
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....
Психология межгрупповых отношений
by Гулевич Ольга Александровна- 4.9
Approx. 27 hours to complete
С самого рождения каждый человек входит в социальную группу. Сначала это группы личного общения – семья, друзья, одноклассники. Позже мы осознаем свою принадлежность к большим группам – гендерным, возрастным, профессиональным, этническим, политическим, религиозным и т. д. Это оказывает драматическое воздействие на наши оценки и поведение. Мы делим людей на «своих» и «чужих», защищаем первых и отвергаем вторых....
Возможно ли воспитать детей «правильно»?
by Варга Анна Яковлевна- 4.9
Approx. 15 hours to complete
Цель курса показать, насколько воспитание и выращивание ребенка в семье, сложный процесс. На него влияют многочисленные факторы, такие как особенности прохождения семьей своего жизненного цикла, отношения между родителями ребенка, эмоциональное поле семьи, в которое включены не только родители и дети, но и поколения предков. На воспитание ребенка влияют социо-культурные условия среды и видоспецифические особенности человека....
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....