The purpose of the PhD Program in Community Health Sciences is to train experts who will advance the field of community health through research, theory development, and teaching. Graduates are expected to work in universities as faculty members or in research organizations. They will develop specific areas of expertise within Maternal & Child Health, Nutrition, or Health Education & Communication. Students are matched to faculty advisors with similar research interests. The course of study is individualized to the student's interests.
Students must complete certain core requirements and a total of 60 credit hours in public health. Students usually take courses in statistics, research methods, and advanced courses in their content area. The post-master's coursework usually takes 12-24 months to complete. At the end of the course work you must pass a comprehensive examination, conduct research, and complete a dissertation. Students work closely with doctoral advisors and doctoral committee members on their dissertation research. If you have questions, please email chs@tulane.edu. |  |
