Overview
Mission The Department of International Health and Development is dedicated to improving the health status of populations throughout the world. The teaching and research programs emphasize interdisciplinary, creative problem solving in the health and social sectors. The teaching program addresses the needs of young and mid-career professionals who intend to work outside the United States, with international organizations, or in multicultural contexts. The curriculum and applied learning opportunities draw upon Tulane's extensive overseas research, technical assistance work, and more than twenty years of experience in providing leadership training in international health to students from around the world.
The MPH
The Department stresses the development of analytic and technical skills that will give students a comparative advantage in future employment. The teaching program draws directly on the faculty's experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating programs in developing country settings. The curriculum translates theory into practical applications to current problems in developing countries. The research and teaching programs of the department have several major areas of strength including, nutrition and food security, emergencies and disasters management, reproductive health and population, infectious diseases and HIV/AIDS, policy-programs-management, and monitoring & evaluation. These areas have been identified to help the student prepare for future professional opportunities in a specific sector or technical specialization. There is only one degree offered by the department at the master's level, the MPH. Students will design their own unique programs of study which draw upon the strengths of the department in consultation with the appropriate faculty advisor.
The PhD
The PhD doctoral program prepares students for research, leadership, managerial and technical advisory positions in international settings. Our philosophy stresses acquisition of rigorous analytical skills combined with substantive knowledge of international development problems, and strategic options for their solutions. Learn more about our doctoral program.
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