Graduate Public Health Study in Disaster Management

A new program in Disaster Management is being offered at Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Department of Environmental Health Sciences.  This program is offered both on campus and by distance learning through the Center for Applied Environmental Public Health (CAEPH).  Students may obtain either a graduate certificate or the full MPH in disaster management. The Tulane CAEPH distance learning programs are geared to mid career professionals with at least 3 years experience in the field.  Those without professional experience in the field should consult the on-campus program in disaster management.   CAEPH uses state of the art synchronous distance learning technologies to enhance learning and networking.

The Disaster Management program objectives are:

• Apply public health science, policy and practice principles to address the health threats resulting from natural and intentional disasters
• Integrate environmental public health strategies in the development, execution, and evaluation of each core component of disaster management: preparedness, detection, response, containment and recovery.              

Admission Requirements:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with 40 or more semester hours in science, math, or engineering
• A grade point average of no less than 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
• Three or more years of experience in disaster management, emergency response, health and safety, environmental or occupational health programs.
• Computer skills including the ability to use the Internet, to manipulate and organize computer-based files and e-mail, to use MS Office applications (Intermediate proficiency preferred), and to implement technical instructions and guidance for the appropriate computer hardware and software.

Public Health Core for the Master of Public Health  (18 credits)

(3) - BIOS 603 Introductory Biostatistics

Disaster Management Core Courses (18 credits)

The graduate certificate program is a 21 hour program that includes 18 credits in disaster management courses plus the SPHL 601 Biological Basis of Disease core course.  The credits earned in the certificate program may be applied to the MPH in Disaster Management.

MPH in Disaster Management:

The MPH program is a 42 hour program of graduate study targeting disaster management courses plus the public health core areas. It includes 18 credits of the public health core courses, 18 credits of disaster management courses plus ENHS 660 Principles of Toxicology and 3 credits of electives. The MPH also requires the completion of a practicum and a Culminating Experience project. Mid-career students may be able to waive the practicum requirement with the proper documentation.