Government, Public Administration, Policy, and Law

Careers in this community are for individuals interested in public service, the political processpublic policy and administrationnonprofit administration and the law.

A few examples of career pathways include: activists, advocacy, analysts, community organizers, consulting, finance and budgeting, international development, legal, politics, nonprofit, public affairs, public policy, researchers, and local, state, tribal, federal, or international organizations.

 

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The State of AI and Copyright

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The issue of copyright in AI-generated content is a moving target, but clear patterns are emerging. In this conversation, LinkedIn…

Employment Law Essentials for HR Professionals and Managers

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In this detailed course, Don Phin—a keynote speaker, trainer, and author—dives into crucial employment laws and regulations that apply to…

Building a HIPAA Compliance Program

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Enacted by the United States Congress in 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act—or HIPAA, for short—established new rules…

Accounting Ethics: Managing Mis- and Disinformation through Professional Skepticism

Taught by ProDio Audio Learning Inc.
Decision making is one of the most important factors of your professional life, and it’s a process that starts with…

Ethics: Managing Real or Perceived Conflicts of Interest

Taught by ProDio Audio Learning Inc.
Conflicts of interest can cause serious harm when they are mishandled, yet as we take on more roles and opportunities,…

Ethical Client Acquisition for Accountants: Strategies for Attracting Great Clients

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This audio course is for accounting professionals who want to improve their skills in engaging with clients or customers, including…

Ethics Conversations: Building an Ethics-Based Culture

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Organizations with strong ethics-based cultures are significantly less prone to misconduct. Driving the right culture is part of our professional…

Tech on the Go: Ethics in Web Development

Taught by Morten Rand-Hendriksen
Ethics in web design isn’t just about avoiding risk and mitigating harm. Anyone involved with bringing a product, service, or…

Technology and Design Ethics

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Many of the technology courses in our library focus on how to make things. But sometimes, designers and developers need…

Business Ethics

Taught by Bob McGannon
Ethical behavior is critical to the success of your career and your company. But ethics are not always black and…

Leadership Ethics

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Today’s headlines are rife with stories of corporate corruption. These incidents are often pinned on the decision-makers at the top—and…

Copyright for Photographers

Taught by Carolyn E. Wright
The intersection of photography and law is a complex place. At one of those crossroads lies copyright. Many photographers aren’t…

Protecting Yourself as a Content Creator

Taught by Shontavia Johnson
Protect yourself and your online content by understanding how copyright law applies to the world of social media and Creator…

Influence versus Manipulation: The Ethics of Persuasion

Taught by Madecraft
Success in business depends on being able to get your viewpoint heard and your ideas taken seriously. So how do…

GDPR Compliance: Essential Training

Taught by Mandy Huth
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a privacy-related regulation in the EU that became active and enforceable in May…

Tech on the Go: Ethics in Cybersecurity

Taught by Jerod Brennen
Never before has there been so much power available literally at your fingertips—from a computer, mobile phone, or tablet. That’s…

Business Law for Managers

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Did you know that you have legal responsibilities as a manager? Even if you work with a corporation, you can…

Business Ethics for Sales Professionals

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Regardless of your profession, the subject of ethics is an important one to review. That said, it’s particularly critical for…

Copyright for Creatives: Protecting Your Work

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Many creative people are familiar with the frustrating experience of discovering that their work is being used online without their…

Music Law: Copyrighting a Song

Taught by Richard Stim
Registering a copyright to a song is not the easiest process, but it’s helpful for songwriters. It preserves your legal…

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  • Oxford, MS
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  • Hoover, AL
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  • Tupelo, MS
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  • Tyler, TX
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  • Arlington, TN
  • Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Memphis VA Medical Center
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  • Washington, DC
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Phone: 662.325.3344
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Phone: 662.325.3823
Fax: 662.325.8733
Email: coop@career.msstate.edu

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