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
Students who pursue this program of study will develop expertise in one or more of health areas, gain the methodological expertise necessary to assess and mitigate public health problems as well as evaluate program effectiveness. 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.
Program Competencies
Students who graduate from this degree program can expect to develop the following competencies as they successfully meet and complete the program degree requirements.
- Analyze key global public health problems linked to development.
- Assess the roles and relationships of organizations influencing global health, and key sources of funding for global health programs.
- Design 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.
- Explain 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 Development requires a total of 45 credits that includes:
Content Areas
Family Planning and Reproductive Health
Course List
| Course ID |
Title |
Credits |
| HPAM 6760 | Hlth Sys Strenghtening Fmly Pl | 2 |
| GCHB 6870 | Adolscnt Hlth Policies & Prgrm | 3 |
| GCHB 7020 | Commnictns Rsch for Fmly Plnig | 3 |
| GCHB 6360 | Sexual Health: A PH Perspectiv | 3 |
| IHSD 7210 | Srvy Data Anlysis in Fmly Plng
| 3 |
HIV and Infectious Diseases
Course List
| Course ID |
Title |
Credits |
| IHSD 7070 | The Social Determinants of HIV/AIDS | 3 |
| GCHB 7140 | Montrg/Eval of HIV/AIDS Prgms | 3 |
| GCHB 7160 | HIV Srvlnce in Hard2Reach Pop | 2 |
| EPID 7210 | EPID of STI's/HIV | 3 |
| TRMD 7420 | Pop Bsed Mlaria Prev and Ctrl | 3 |
Complex Emergencies, Resilience, and Food Security
Course List
| Course ID |
Title |
Credits |
| GCHB 6310 | Pblic Nutr & Hlth in Emergenci | 2 |
| GCHB 6790 | Food Security & Resil.- Italy | 3 |
| ENHS 6930 | Planning and Implementation in Disaster Management | 3 |
| ENHS 6910 | Environmental Aspects of Disaster Management | 3 |
| SPHL 6110 | Introduction to GIS for Public Health | 3 |
Maternal and Child Health
Course List
| Course ID |
Title |
Credits |
| GCHB 6510 | Essential Issues in MCH | 3 |
| GCHB 6860 | Public Health in Cuba | 3 |
| GCHB 7120 | Mnting and Eval of Maternal | 3 |
| IHSD 7210 | Srvy Data Anlysis in Fmly Plng
| 3 |
| SBPS 7510 | Maternal Child Health: The Life Course Perspective | 3 |
Sustainable Development
Course List
| Course ID |
Title |
Credits |
| GCHB 6830 | Internatl Hlth Policy | 3 |
| SBPS 6700 | Social Innovation Tools for Public Health Professionals | 3 |
| GCHB 6860 | Public Health in Cuba | 3 |
| SBPS 7200 | Development Issues, Theory, & Measurement | 3 |
Research Methods in International Health
Course List
| Course ID |
Title |
Credits |
| SPHL 6110 | Introduction to GIS for Public Health | 3 |
| GCHB 7160 | HIV Srvlnce in Hard2Reach Pop | 2 |
| IHSD 7210 | Srvy Data Anlysis in Fmly Plng
| 3 |
| TRMD 7440 | Houshld Smplng Apps in Dvlping | 3 |
| GCHB 8250 | Advnced Rsrch Mthds in GH | 3 |
Nutrition
Course List
| Course ID |
Title |
Credits |
| GCHB 6310 | Pblic Nutr & Hlth in Emergenci | 2 |
| GCHB 6750 | Population Nutrition Assessment | 3 |
| SBPS 6780 | Nurition in Low and Middle Income Countries | 3 |
| GCHB 6790 | Food Security & Resil.- Italy | 3 |
Model Course Schedule
Course List
| Course ID |
Title |
Credits |
| SPHL 6080 | Design Strategies in PH Prgrms | 3 |
| SPHL 6050 | Biostatistics for Public Hlth | 3 |
| SBPS 6030 | Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health | 3 |
| GCHB 6240 | Hlth Prblms of Devlping Societ | 2 |
| SPHL 6060 | Epidemiology for Public Health | 3 |
| SPHL 6020 | Foundations in Public Health | 3 |
| IHSD 6200 | Evaluation of GLBL HLth Prgms | 3 |
| IHSD 6340 | Monitoring Global Heath Proble | 3 |
| SPHL 6070 | Health Systems Policy and Mgmt | 3 |
| SPHL 7950 | Integrated Learning Experience | 0 |
| 3-6 |
| 3-6 |
| 3-6 |
| 3-6 |