Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice
Explore concepts of environmental justice while managing risks in the Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice.
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2 Weeks
1,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice online course is the fourth course in the ‘Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health specialisation’ course provided by the University of Michigan. Dr Richard Neitzel will be instructing on the topic of Environmental Justice and Risk assessment. Environmental Justice aims to prevent the inequitable distribution of health threats and ensures a healthy and safe environment for all. Risk assessment and management quantifies health risks, identifies strategies to mitigate them and promotes better health. The Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice certification by Coursera is offered by the School of Public Health, University of Michigan.
Learners of this course will explore Environmental justice considerations in the US, and survey the vulnerable and susceptible populations to evaluate environmental justice issues. They will also join in discussions and case studies to refine their understanding, followed by quizzes and assessments. Lessons on Risk Management has a major focus in this course for making policies that could reduce environmental injustices.
The Highlights
- Approx. 2 weeks To Complete
- Certification By The University of Michigan
- Financial Aid
- Case Studies
Programme Offerings
- video lecture
- practice exercise
- graded assignment
- Certification
- discussion forum
- PDF Resources.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
The Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice Fee
Course Duration | Fee |
1 Month(16 hours/ week) | Rs. 1,699 |
3 Months(5 hours/week) | Rs. 1,166 |
6 Months (3 hours/week) | Rs. 867 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
To avail of The Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice certification, one must gain a score of 90% or higher in all the graded assessments to claim the certification.
What you will learn
The Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice classes include discussions and lessons on the following topics:
- Meaning of Environmental Justice along with its key concepts.
- Environmental Justice in America and around the world.
- Study of the report Toxic Wastes and Race at Twenty: 1987-2007; on the relationship between race and sites containing hazardous waste.
- Considering potential environmental justice conflicts. For example, nuclear energy, biomass and land conflicts, water management, and biodiversity conservation conflicts.
- Climate change health disparities among subgroups. For example, low-income countries, marginalised groups, individuals with chronic disease and disabilities, and women.
- Children and environmental health. Lead poisoning as a perpetual issue.
- Risk Management and its assessment framework.
Who it is for
The Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice training is suitable for professionals working in environmental health, policy-making, or anyone interested in addressing environmental justice issues and mitigating health risks. Completing this course can provide a foundation for a career in public health, policy analysis, or related fields where addressing environmental health threats and promoting health equity are crucial—for example,
- Environmentalists
- Healthcare Administrators
- Risk Management Analysts
Admission Details
Step 1- Click on the link below: https://www.coursera.org/learn/human-health-risks-health-equity-and-environmental-justice
Step 2- Click on the “Enrol for Free” button.
Step 3- Login/signup using an email id, create one if required to begin with the course.
Step 4- Choose the course duration and the course's payment plan. You can also audit the course for free. Auditing the course does not allow access to the certificate.
Step 5 - After the payment of the fee, an email with the course details will be sent to you as a confirmation of being enrolled in the course.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice
- Introduction to Environmental Justice
- Key Concepts in Environmental Justice
- Environmental Justice in America
- EPA's Environmental Justice Agenda
- Environmental Justice Around the World
Readings
- Course Syllabus
- Community Engagement
- Help Us Learn More About You!
- Changes in Transportation-Related Air Pollution Exposures by Race-Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status
- Concepts for Studying Urban Environmental Justice
- A Case Study of Environmental Injustice: The Failure in Flint
Assignment
- Week 1 Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Introduce Yourself
- Environmental Justice Around the World
Videos
- Susceptible Populations
- Vulnerable Populations
- Children and Environmental Health
- Policy Approaches to Minimize Environmental Injustice
Reading
- Childhood Lead Poisoning: A Perpetual Environmental Justice Issue?
Assignment
- Week 2 Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Use EJScreen to Evaluate your Hometown
Videos
- Introduction to Risk Assessment
- Risk Assessment Framework
- Risk Assessment 1: Hazard Identification
- Risk Assessment 2: Dose-Response
- Risk Assessment 3: Exposure Assessment
- Risk Assessment 4: Risk Characterization
- Ann Arbor Example: 1, 4 Dioxane
- 1, 4 Dioxane Risk Assessment
Assignment
- Risk Assessment Practice Quiz
- Week 3 Quiz
Videos
- The Next Step: Risk Management
- Cumulative Risk Assessment
- Risk Management and Drinking Water Contaminants
- Risk Assessment and Environmental Justice
- Recap on Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice
Readings
- The Role of Cumulative Risk Assessment in Decisions about Environmental Justice
- Optional: Risk Assessment Example: 1,4, Dioxane
- Post-Course Survey
Assignment
- Risk Management Practice Quiz
Peer Review
- Required: Environmental Justice Brief Peer-Review Assignment
Evaluation process
The Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice certification syllabus requires that learners must complete graded assignments and a final peer review. A score of 90% or higher in the peer review is required for certification.
Instructors
UM–Ann Arbor Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Possible career options include environmental health scientist, environmental justice advocate, risk communication specialist, and environmental policy analyst.
After completion of the course and payment of fees, the electronic certificate will be available without an expiration date.
If you need help with the course, you can contact the instructor through the Coursera platform. You can also post questions in the discussion forums or search the course materials for help.
Accessing the resources and video lectures of the Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice certification program is available to all. However, please note that certification requires the mandatory payment of fees.
This course is delivered online through Coursera. The course is self-paced, so you can work at your own pace. The course includes video lectures, readings, quizzes, and a final exam.