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.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the program, students will be able to: - Identify target populations or subgroups that require specific intervention approaches using demographic, epidemiologic and economic analysis
- Design population, health, environmental and/or public nutrition programs/projects in the context of national and international policy
- Incorporate cultural factors in the design and management of projects/programs
- Assess critically strategic obstacles to successful social change in these sectors
- Evaluate development programs/projects in terms of their quality, effectiveness and efficiency using qualitative and quantitative research techniques
- Utilize state-of-the-art information technologies in the design and monitoring of programs/projects
- Access and utilize effectively the programming resources of local, national and international organizations engaged in social sector activities.
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 teaching program is structured around key content areas: These areas have been identified to help the student prepare for future professional opportunities in a specific sector or technical specialization. Students may opt to focus on one content area and thus obtain the specific knowledge and acquire the skills necessary to be an effective public health professional in that area. Alternatively, students may design their own unique programs of study in consultation with the appropriate faculty advisor. Learn more about the MPH.
The doctoral programs (DrPH and PhD) prepare 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 doctoral programs.
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