Program Overview

International Health & Sustainable Development, MPH

The International Health and Sustainable Development (IHSD) Program at Tulane provides professional public health training in:

• the major health problems facing vulnerable populations globally and their underlying causes
• how to assess the prevalence and consequences of these problems
• how to mitigate these problems through programs, policy, and research
• 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

Program Requirements

The MPH Degree in International Health and Sustainable Development requires a total of 45 credits that include:

Course List

• SPHL 6020: Foundations in Public Health (3 credits)
• SPHL 6050: Biostatistics for Public Health (3 credits)
• SPHL 6060: Epidemiology for Public Health (3 credits)
• SPHL 6070: Health Systems Policy and Management (3 credits)
• SPHL 6080: Design Strategies in Public Health Programs (3 credits)
• SBPS 6030: Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health (3 credits)
• IHSD 6200: Evaluation of Program Interventions in Global Health (3 credits)
• IHSD 6240: Health and Sustainable Development in a Changing World (3 credits)
• IHSD 6300: Monitoring of Global Health Programs (3 credits)
• Electives (chosen with advisor) (15 credits)
• Additional Coursework:
  • SPHL 6000: Fundamentals of Interprofessional Collaboration & Practice (1 credit)
  • SPHL 9980: Applied Practice Experience (1 credit)
  • SPHL 7950: Integrative Learning Experience (1 credit)

Model Course Schedule

This is an example of a course schedule for a Fall start. Students work with their faculty and student success advisors to create a course schedule tailored to meet their individual needs.

Year 1, Fall

• SPHL 6000: Fundamentals of Interprofessional Collaboration & Practice (1 credit)
• SPHL 6080: Design Strategies in Public Health Programs (3 credits)
• SPHL 6050: Biostatistics for Public Health (3 credits)
• SBPS 6030: Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health (3 credits)
• IHSD 6240: Health and Sustainable Development in a Changing World (3 credits)

Year 1, Spring

• SPHL 6060: Epidemiology for Public Health (3 credits)
• SPHL 6020: Foundations in Public Health (3 credits)
• IHSD 6200: Evaluation of Program Interventions in Global Health (3 credits)
• IHSD 6300: Monitoring of Global Health Programs (3 credits)

Summer Session

• SPHL 9980: Applied Practice Experience (1 credit)

Year 2, Fall

• SPHL 6070: Health Systems Policy and Management (3 credits)
• Elective(s) (9 credits)

Year 2, Spring

• SPHL 7950: Integrative Learning Experience (1 credit)
• Elective(s) (6 credits)

Program String and Field of Study

PHMPH_GR, IHSD