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    Study anthropology to understand human cultures and societies. Explore cultural, biological, and archaeological aspects of anthropology.

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      University of New Mexico

      Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body

      Skills you'll gain: Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Child Health, Physical Therapy, Maternal Health, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Cultural Sensitivity, Anatomy

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Evolution Today

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Culture, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Microbiology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Childbirth: A Global Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Child Health, Community Health, Health Disparities, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Social Sciences, Health Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Health Systems, Education and Training, Data Collection

      4.7
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      85 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals and Institutions

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Social Sciences, Culture, Laboratory Research, Research, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Food and Beverage, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Science

      4.7
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials

      4.6
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Infection Control, Pathology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Community Health, Medical Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Testing, Taxonomy, Clinical Trials

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yad Vashem

      Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Violences et religions

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Social Studies, Research, Intercultural Competence, Political Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Research, Laboratory Research, Ancient History, General Science and Research, Investigation, Culture, Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Data Collection, Geospatial Information and Technology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Archaeology and Heritage of Africa

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Cultural Responsiveness, World History, Anthropology, Culture, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Science, Data Collection

      4.7
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Our Earth's Future

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mitigation, Environment, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Princeton University

      Food Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition and Diet, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular anthropology courses

    • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body: University of New Mexico
    • Evolution Today : Universiteit Leiden
    • Childbirth: A Global Perspective: Emory University
    • Animals and Institutions: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
    • Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present: Yad Vashem
    • Violences et religions: University of Geneva
    • Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science: Rice University
    • Archaeology and Heritage of Africa: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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