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Age of Sustainable Development

Sustainable development is the most urgent challenge facing humanity. Its fundamental question is: How can the world economy continue to develop in a way that is socially inclusive and...

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Cities and the Challenge of Sustainable Development

According to the United Nations, urbanization and population growth could result in an increase of 2.5 billion people into urban populations by 2050, with associated impacts ranging from increased...

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Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home

What is “Laudato Si”? First presented by Pope Francis – spiritual leader to the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics – to his faith-based cohort, it is a call to action addressed not only to Catholics, but...

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Planetary Boundaries

A thriving global society relies on the stability of the Earth and its resilience across oceans, forests, waterways, biodiversity, the atmosphere and more. So how do we shape sustainability at a...

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Community Engagement: Collaborating for Change

Now more than ever, people are seeking ways to affect change in their communities — both locally and around the world. This course is for anyone — from novices to experienced practitioners — who...

edX | MichiganX, The University of Michigan

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Health Law, Policy, and Advocacy

This course is part of the Healthcare Administration MicroMasters program which consists of 7 courses and a capstone exam. After completing the program, you can also apply to Doane University to...

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Creating an Effective Child Welfare System

Who is the client – the child or the parent? Child welfare policy in the United States is complex. Join social workers, policymakers, politicians, attorneys, and judges in examining the child welfare...

edX | PennX, University of Pennsylvania

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U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts, and Bureaucracy

How do the three branches of government operate? How is power shared among Congress, the president, and the Supreme Court? What role is played by federal agencies that have no direct constitutional...

edX | HarvardX, Harvard University

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Citizen Politics in America: Public Opinion, Elections, Interest Groups, and the Media

Public opinion has a powerful yet inexact influence on elected officials. Politicians risk their careers if they ignore it, yet its power is not easy to capture nor quantify. This course will look at...

edX | HarvardX, Harvard University

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U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies

Public policy puts laws into action. The executive branch directs the combined activities of the federal government to address a multitude of problems, from the environment to the economy. The...

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