Associate Professor, Environmental Health Sciences; Associate Director, Global Public Health; Professor, Global Public Health
4 Learning Experiences
Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health
What You'll Learn
- Explore how many public health outcomes are directly influenced by human contact with the environment
- Gain an introductory foundation to the environmental health sciences (EHS) discipline
4-Course Series
69 hours
18 hours per course (approx.)
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About Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health
In this specialization, you will explore how many public health outcomes are directly influenced by human contact with the environment. The four courses in this series will introduce you to the environmental health sciences (EHS) discipline; you'll examine the hazards of air pollution, water pollution, solid and hazardous waste, radon, and noise; identify the major challenges posed by climate change and unsustainable practices; and use risk assessment to evaluate the health of population, advocate for environmental justice, and improve global health. Based on global and diverse cases, open-access readings, and engaging video lectures, you will learn how we can assess the effectiveness of policies designed to address and reduce the environmental threats to our health.
Skills You'll Gain
- Environmental Justice
- Systems Thinking
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Environmental Health Management
- Population Health
- Health Equity
- Public Health
- Environmental Health
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
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Beginner Level
No prior experience required.
Series Video
4 Courses in this series
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Free U-M Access CourseEnvironmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health
Understand environmental factors affecting health and apply systems thinking to occupational, environmental, and policy-related public health issues.
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Free U-M Access CourseEnvironmental Hazards and Global Public Health
Explore environmental threats like air, water, and waste pollution, and learn strategies to reduce health risks and exposures.
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Free U-M Access CourseClimate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health
Examine how climate change and sustainability impact human health and explore strategies to reduce environmental harm.
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Free U-M Access CourseHuman Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice
Explore environmental justice and risk assessment methods to evaluate and address health disparities from environmental exposures.
