The International Health and Sustainable Development (IHSD) Program at Tulane provides professional public health training in 1) the major health problems facing vulnerable populations globally and their underlying causes; 2) how to assess the prevalence and consequences of these problems; 3) how to mitigate these problems through programs, policy, and research; and 4) how to evaluate the effectiveness of program and policy efforts. The curriculum and applied learning opportunities draw upon Tulane's extensive overseas research, technical assistance work, and nearly four decades of experience in providing leadership training in international health to students from around the world. Coursework and learning opportunities are designed to emphasize the importance of cultural, social, and behavioral factors influencing health.
Program Competencies
- Analyze key global public health problems linked to development.
- Examine the roles and relationships of organizations influencing global health, and key sources of funding for global health programs.
- Develop a theory-based public health intervention or program.
- Apply public health assessment and analytical methods to address global health problems, policies, and programs in low-and-middle income countries.
- Analyze health disparities across population sub-groups and potential interventions at the intersection of health and social structures, culture, gender, poverty, place, and power.
The MPH Degree in International Health and Sustainable Development requires a total of 45 credits that include:
Course List | Course ID | Title | Credits |
| SPHL 6020 | Foundations in Public Health | 3 |
| SPHL 6050 | Biostatistics for Public Health | 3 |
| SPHL 6060 | Epidemiology for Public Health | 3 |
| SPHL 6070 | Health Systems Policy and Management | 3 |
| SPHL 6080 | Design Strategies in Public Health Programs | 3 |
| SBPS 6030 | Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health | 3 |
| IHSD 6200 | Evaluation of Program Interventions in Global Health | 3 |
| or TRMD 6200 | Impact Evaluation in Global Health |
| IHSD 6240 | Health Problems of Developing Societies | 3 |
| IHSD 6300 | Monitoring of Global Health Programs | 3 |
| SPHL 9980 | Applied Practice Experience | 0 |
| SPHL 7950 | Integrative Learning Experience | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 45 |
Applied Practice Experience
- The Applied Practice Experience (APE) is a supervised practice experience conducted in an agency or organization external to the University.
- The APE is an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to gain hands-on experience.
- Students will demonstrate their attainment of at least five competencies, including at least three from the foundational competencies.
Integrative Learning Experience
- All students must complete an Integrative Learning Experience (ILE) to demonstrate their mastery of foundational and program competencies
Model Course Schedule
Course List | Course ID | Title | Credits |
| SPHL 6080 | Design Strategies in Public Health Programs | 3 |
| SPHL 6050 | Biostatistics for Public Health | 3 |
| SBPS 6030 | Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health | 3 |
| IHSD 6240 | Health Problems of Developing Societies | 3 |
| SPHL 6060 | Epidemiology for Public Health | 3 |
| SPHL 6020 | Foundations in Public Health | 3 |
| IHSD 6200 | Evaluation of Program Interventions in Global Health | 3 |
| IHSD 6300 | Monitoring of Global Health Programs | 3 |
| SPHL 9980 | Applied Practice Experience | 0 |
| SPHL 6070 | Health Systems Policy and Management | 3 |
| SPHL 7950 | Integrative Learning Experience | 0 |
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