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    Johns Hopkins University

    Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

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    Tel Aviv University

    The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Demography, Cultural Diversity

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    810 reviews

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    University of California San Diego

    Communicating with the Public

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Content Creation, Writing

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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Contemporary Palestinian History

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Research, Diplomacy, Case Studies, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Timelines, Governance

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

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    University of Arizona

    Roman Art and Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Timelines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    680 reviews

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    History of Medical Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Health Care, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Safety, Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Risk Analysis, Biology, Research Methodologies, Legal Research

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    338 reviews

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    University of Virginia

    Age of Jefferson

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, Teaching, Social Justice, Public History, Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Advocacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    461 reviews

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    University of Pennsylvania

    American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Education and Training, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public History, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Case Law, Governance

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    110 reviews

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Research, Investigation, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Timelines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Egypt before and after pharaohs.

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Anthropology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    163 reviews

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    Tel Aviv University

    The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, International Relations, Timelines, Governance, Research Methodologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    344 reviews

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public history courses

  • Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach: Johns Hopkins University
  • The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State: Tel Aviv University
  • Communicating with the Public: University of California San Diego
  • Contemporary Palestinian History: Utrecht University
  • Roman Art and Archaeology: University of Arizona
  • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Age of Jefferson: University of Virginia
  • American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University
  • Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.: Sapienza University of Rome

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