Public Health & Public Policy
Increased funding for medical research, coupled with advancements in technology and treatment, has allowed the public health industry to experience significant strides on a global scale. Industry professionals have an increasing number of tools to combat complex health issues, but more support is needed. Here, the Northeastern community has compiled a list of tips, advice, and trends impacting public policy and health, so that you can be better equipped to make a difference.
October 23, 2020
Master’s in Nonprofit Management vs. Public Administration
Earning a degree in either public administration or nonprofit management can prepare you to affect meaningful change. Which degree is right for you?
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June 24, 2020
How to Get Hands-On Experience in Law & Public Policy
Professor and policymaker JD LaRock discusses the exciting hands-on learning experiences available to Northeastern Doctor of Law and Policy students.
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March 9, 2020
Public Health Careers: What Can You Do With a Master’s Degree?
Wondering what you can do with a Master of Public Health? Here, we explore 7 top public health careers for MPH graduates.
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February 5, 2020
Health Inequities: What They Are & How You Can Help Overcome Them
The root causes of health inequities run deep, making their resolution a complex but critical effort that begins with careful examination of a community's social, economic, and political circumstances.
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January 17, 2020
Working In Urban Health: What You Need To Know
Neil Maniar talks about working in urban public health, including the skills you need and the challenges you’ll face on the way to a successful career.
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January 16, 2020
4 Pressing Global Health Problems We Face Today
Holly Dygert, a lecturer in the Northeastern University College of Professional Studies, describes the challenges she sees facing global health.
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January 9, 2020
Military Disability Cases Offer New Perspective on Compensation for Discrimination
Read an exerpt from a Northeastern Doctor of Law and Policy student's thesis which examines discrimination in the military and current compensation models.
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January 3, 2020
Global Health Careers: How Can I Make a Difference?
Are you interested in a global health career? Here's a guide to the industry, along with five careers to consider.
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December 31, 2019
Top Social Justice Careers in Public Health
Neil Maniar explores the connection between social justice and public health—and gives his advice on how to pursue a social justice career to address healthcare inequities.
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December 26, 2019
Doctor of Law & Policy: 5 Tips for Choosing Your Dissertation Topic
Kimberly Larson, director of Northeastern's Doctor of Law and Policy program, shares her advice for students when choosing a dissertation topic.
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