Public Health

Public health careers make a meaningful impact on community wellness and health policy. Learn more about this important field with our helpful resources.

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Mental Health Resources: Help for When You Need It

Our mental health is key to living a fulfilling and productive life. These mental health resources offer a place to go for support in nearly every aspect of life.

December 21, 2022

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[Featured Image]: Public Health Analyst reviewing data on sustainable cities

Sustainable Cities: 6 Ways to Build a Greener Future

Learn about the characteristics of sustainable cities and why they’re important to building a greener future.

December 15, 2022

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[Featured Image] A learner in a food science degree program holds up a vial as they perform experiments in a greenhouse and prepare to enter a food science occupation.

Food Science: What It Is and Why It Matters

Learn about food science, the applied and research science concerning food, its nutrition, chemistry, and processing.

December 15, 2022

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[Featured Image] A person sits in an armchair and chats using a laptop and headphones.

Mental Health Resources: Help for When You Need It

Our mental health is key to living a fulfilling and productive life. These mental health resources offer a place to go for support in nearly every aspect of life.

December 21, 2022

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[Featured Image]: Public Health Analyst reviewing data on sustainable cities

Sustainable Cities: 6 Ways to Build a Greener Future

Learn about the characteristics of sustainable cities and why they’re important to building a greener future.

December 15, 2022

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Learn more about public health

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University of Michigan

您将获得的技能: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Systems, Data Collection, Preventative Care

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Johns Hopkins University

您将获得的技能: Training Programs, Education and Training, Smart Goals, Community Health, Train The Trainer, Patient Education And Counseling, Educational Materials, Health Education, Adult Education, Needs Assessment, Planning, Supervision

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初级 · 课程 · 1-3 个月

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University of Michigan

您将获得的技能: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Health Systems, Cultural Responsiveness, Stress Management, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Data Collection, Preventative Care, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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初级 · 专项课程 · 1-3 个月

[Featured Image] A professional sits on a large window sill and gazes at green trees while holding a tablet.

Sustainable Development: Goals, Importance, and Career Guide

Here’s what you should know about sustainable development, the SDGs, its importance, and how you can take action.

November 29, 2022

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[Featured Image]: Public Health manager discussing sustainability concepts with the team.

What Is Sustainability? (And Why Is It Important?)

Learn about the concept of sustainability and why it’s important for maintaining a balance between the environment and economic growth.

November 29, 2022

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[Featured Image] Two health care data analytics review informatics on a tablet.

Public Health Informatics: The Intersection of Data and Health

Data and information systems can play a big role in advancing public health around the globe. Learn more about public health informatics and how to get started in this field.

November 7, 2022

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[Featured Image]: Public Health professional analyzing information on a public health issue.

6 Public Health Issues to Know in 2025 + Jobs Handling Them

As an important aspect of health care, public health focuses on preventing illnesses from developing within the population at large. Discover six public health issues you should know about in 2025.

October 26, 2022

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[Featured Image]: An epidemiologist in scrubs is studying and analyzing information on computer monitors to find the cause of a disease.

Epidemiologist: Duties, Salary, and How to Become One

As the investigators of the public health field, epidemiologists study the causes, behaviors, and spread of disease. Learn more about this research-oriented health care profession.

October 21, 2022

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[Featured Image] Public health official taking the blood pressure of an elderly woman in her home.

Social Epidemiology Explained: Meaning, Impact, and Jobs

A subfield of epidemiology, social epidemiology studies how social factors impact population health. Learn more about this important public health career inside.

October 21, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A health care worker, working at his desktop computer, is analyzing the charts of a patient.

Population Health vs. Public Health: Differences Explained

Population health and public health both strive to improve the health of the communities they serve. But, the size and focus of these two fields often differ.

October 7, 2022

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[Featured Image] Two EMTs with emergency management degrees dressed in bright yellow uniforms stand outside of an ambulance and attend to a patient in a stretcher.

What Is an Emergency Management Degree?

With an emergency management degree, you can be prepared for a career in the prevention and response to natural disasters and other risks. Here’s what you can do with an emergency management degree.

October 4, 2022

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[Featured Image]: Two industrial hygienists are discussing and checking the conditions of the workplace to see if there are hazards that have to be corrected.

What Is an Industrial Hygienist and What Do They Do?

Discover how to qualify for industrial hygienist jobs, what the occupational health role is, and the skills needed to become an occupational hygienist.

October 4, 2022

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[Featured Image] A learner in a food science degree program holds up a vial as they perform experiments in a greenhouse and prepare to enter a food science occupation.

Food Science: What It Is and Why It Matters

Learn about food science, the applied and research science concerning food, its nutrition, chemistry, and processing.

December 15, 2022

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[Featured Image] A professional sits on a large window sill and gazes at green trees while holding a tablet.

Sustainable Development: Goals, Importance, and Career Guide

Here’s what you should know about sustainable development, the SDGs, its importance, and how you can take action.

November 29, 2022

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[Featured Image]: Public Health manager discussing sustainability concepts with the team.

What Is Sustainability? (And Why Is It Important?)

Learn about the concept of sustainability and why it’s important for maintaining a balance between the environment and economic growth.

November 29, 2022

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[Featured Image] Two health care data analytics review informatics on a tablet.

Public Health Informatics: The Intersection of Data and Health

Data and information systems can play a big role in advancing public health around the globe. Learn more about public health informatics and how to get started in this field.

November 7, 2022

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[Featured Image]: Public Health professional analyzing information on a public health issue.

6 Public Health Issues to Know in 2025 + Jobs Handling Them

As an important aspect of health care, public health focuses on preventing illnesses from developing within the population at large. Discover six public health issues you should know about in 2025.

October 26, 2022

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[Featured Image]: An epidemiologist in scrubs is studying and analyzing information on computer monitors to find the cause of a disease.

Epidemiologist: Duties, Salary, and How to Become One

As the investigators of the public health field, epidemiologists study the causes, behaviors, and spread of disease. Learn more about this research-oriented health care profession.

October 21, 2022

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[Featured Image] Public health official taking the blood pressure of an elderly woman in her home.

Social Epidemiology Explained: Meaning, Impact, and Jobs

A subfield of epidemiology, social epidemiology studies how social factors impact population health. Learn more about this important public health career inside.

October 21, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A health care worker, working at his desktop computer, is analyzing the charts of a patient.

Population Health vs. Public Health: Differences Explained

Population health and public health both strive to improve the health of the communities they serve. But, the size and focus of these two fields often differ.

October 7, 2022

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[Featured Image] Two EMTs with emergency management degrees dressed in bright yellow uniforms stand outside of an ambulance and attend to a patient in a stretcher.

What Is an Emergency Management Degree?

With an emergency management degree, you can be prepared for a career in the prevention and response to natural disasters and other risks. Here’s what you can do with an emergency management degree.

October 4, 2022

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[Featured Image]: Two industrial hygienists are discussing and checking the conditions of the workplace to see if there are hazards that have to be corrected.

What Is an Industrial Hygienist and What Do They Do?

Discover how to qualify for industrial hygienist jobs, what the occupational health role is, and the skills needed to become an occupational hygienist.

October 4, 2022

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Public health covers a broad range of skills and careers, from epidemiology to health education to policy development and beyond. On Coursera, you'll find the resources you need to accelerate your career, whether you're just beginning your journey in public health or are prepared to take on more responsibility. Explore public health topics, including:

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