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    Results for "public policy challenges of the 21st century"

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Laboratory Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Medical Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Molecular Biology, Biology, Data Mining

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      University of Michigan

      Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Sanitation, Public Health, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Radiation Protection, Community Health, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Chronic Diseases

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      University of Michigan

      Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Environmental Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Vulnerability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Life Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Molecular Biology, Energy and Utilities, Biology, Public Health, Discussion Facilitation

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Our Energy Future

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Mitigation, Environment, Social Studies, Food and Beverage, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Economics, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Biology

      4.7
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      The George Washington University

      Vaccine Law and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling

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      University of North Texas

      Pathways to Civic Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Community Organizing, Community Development, Immigration Law, Social Skills, Social and Human Services, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Empathy, Policy Analysis, Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      U.S. Nutrition Policies and Implications

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Public Health, Health Policy, Policy Analysis, Health Equity, Policy Development, Community Health, Program Evaluation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      An Introduction to Global Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Health Disparities, Water Resources, Epidemiology, Community Health, Sanitation, Environmental Issue, Preventative Care, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Socioeconomics, Chronic Diseases

      4.8
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Global Trends for Business and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Financial Systems, World History, Economics, Business Economics, Governance

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      Utrecht University

      Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Socioeconomics, Behavioral Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Disparities, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      150 reviews

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      The University of Sydney

      Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public policy challenges of the 21st century courses

    • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice: University of Michigan
    • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University
    • Our Energy Future: University of California San Diego
    • Vaccine Law and Policy: The George Washington University
    • Pathways to Civic Engagement: University of North Texas
    • U.S. Nutrition Policies and Implications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • An Introduction to Global Health: University of Copenhagen
    • Global Trends for Business and Society: University of Pennsylvania

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