Emory Massive Open Online Course (MOOC): Public Health Approaches to Abortion

Announcing a new, free MOOC now available on Coursera:
“Public Health Approaches to Abortion”

About this course

This introductory public health course provides accessible and foundational knowledge on the topic of abortion in the context of a changing reproductive health landscape in the U.S., with some coverage of the global context. Highlighting expertise from RISE and Emory University researchers and community partners, this course provides an introduction to abortion from public health, medical, policy, social, and human rights perspectives for general audiences.

What you’ll learn

The MOOC features seven modules focused on key topics:

  • What is Abortion?

  • Clinical Procedures

  • History of Abortion and Policy in the U.S.

  • Access to Abortion Care

  • Abortion Stigma

  • Epidemiology & Measurement

  • Maternal Mortality & Abortion

Learners will benefit from diverse learning opportunities through lectures, online resources, and self-reflection activities.

Who should take this course

The MOOC is intended for a general audience of learners interested in improving their evidence-based understanding of abortion, including:

  • Community members

  • Legal, medical, and public health professionals

  • Academic and community partners

  • Policymakers

  • Advocates