Cells to Society: The Building Blocks of a Public Health Career
Build foundational public health knowledge with non-credit online courses taught by the faculty of the #1 school of public health
Each of the Bloomberg School’s twelve self-paced Cells to Society courses is aligned with learning objectives established by the Council for Education in Public Health (CEPH). All twelve are offered on a non-credit basis, so everyone is welcome to register and begin learning from our world-class faculty experts and laying the foundation for a world-changing career protecting health and saving lives.
Environmental Health Essentials
The effects of environmental factors on a population’s health
Public Health: Foundational Principles
Public health history, philosophy, and values, the core functions of public health, and the 10 Essential Services
Public Health: The Role of Qualitative Methods
The role of qualitative methods and sciences in describing and assessing a population’s health
Social Determinants and Public Health
Cultural, social, political, and economic determinants and how they contribute to population health and health inequities
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Morbidity and Mortality Causes and Trends
Morbidity and mortality in the U.S. and elsewhere, with attention to disparities among populations
Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention
The science of prevention in population health
The Role of Biology, Genetics, and Infection in Understanding Human Disease
Biological and genetic factors that affect a population’s health
Impact of Psychological and Behavioral Factors on a Population's Health
Behavioral and psychological factors that affect a population’s health
Public Health: The Role of Quantitative Methods
The role of quantitative methods and sciences in describing and assessing a population’s health
How Evidence Advances Public Health Knowledge
The critical importance of evidence in advancing public health knowledge
Globalization and Health: An Analytical Framework
How globalization affects global burdens of disease
One Health Essentials
An ecological perspective on the connections among the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems
Program Details
Intended Audience: These courses are intended for people who work or study in the field of public health. Whether you are preparing to enter an academic program, begin a career in public health, pivot or advance to a new job role, or learn new skills for use in your current job, these courses will provide the foundational knowledge you need to achieve your goals.
Academic Credit: These courses are offered on a non-credit basis. Learners who complete them will receive a certificate of completion but not academic credit. If you are a degree-seeking Johns Hopkins University student, please visit Schedule of Cells-to-Society Course Offerings to learn about for-credit options.
Groups: Academic institutions, government agencies, businesses, and other organizations that wish to enroll groups of learners may contact the Office of Continuing & Executive Education for more information and pricing.
Policies: Information about registration, payment, cancellations, certificates of completion, etc. are available on the Non-Credit Learning through CoursePlus Policies page
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