Master's Degree Programs
Professional Master's Degrees
SPHTM offers four professional master’s degrees in public health:
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Master of Science In Public Health (MSPH)
- Master of Health Administration (MHA)
- Master of Public Health And Tropical Medicine (MPH&TM)
All professional and pre-professional master's degrees require a minimum of 42 to 45 credits that include the public health core requirements, a practicum, and a culminating experience. Individual departments may have additional requirements.
The Master of Public Health (MPH) is the recognized professional degree for leadership careers in public health. The MPH degree is based on a multidisciplinary field of study that addresses the health of populations throughout the world and covers the five core areas of public health (epidemiology, behavioral science, environmental health, biostatistics, and management). Students with an MPH degree are prepared for practice in a wide range of public health settings including local, state, federal, and international organizations and the private sector. The MPH is offered with concentrations in:
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MPH Concentration
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Department of Epidemiology
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Epidemiology
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Department of Global Community
Health and Behavioral Sciences
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Community Health Sciences
Maternal and Child Health
Health Education and Communication
Nutrition
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Department of Global Environmental Health Sciences
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Disaster Management
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Department of Global Health Systems and Development
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Health Systems Management and Policy Program
Design and Implementation
Evaluation and Measurement
Society, Behavior, and Development
Medical Organizations and Systems
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MPH Programs by distance learning (midcareer students)
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Disaster Management
Occupational and Environmental Health
Occupational Health and Safety Management
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The Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) is a public health professional degree that includes a science orientation. Students obtain a public health foundation in the five core areas (epidemiology, behavioral science, environmental health, biostatistics, and management) with additional study in a scientific topic. Students are prepared for public health practice in their area of study as well as in research. The MSPH is offered with concentrations in:
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MSPH Concentrations
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Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
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Biostatistics
Bioinformatics
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Department of Global Environmental Health Sciences
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Global Environmental Health Sciences Industrial Hygiene
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Department of Tropical Medicine
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Tropical Medicine (Parasitology)
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MSPH Programs by distance learning (midcareer students)
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Industrial Hygiene
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The Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (MPH&TM) prepares health professionals with clinical backgrounds to deal effectively with public health issues in tropical settings in developing countries. Built upon the core public health curriculum, study incorporates clinical, epidemiological, and control aspects in the prevention of tropical diseases. This degree is unique to Tulane and reflects a century of work with tropical diseases.
The Master of Health Administration (MHA) trains future managers and leaders who strive to improve the delivery of health services in diverse settings. The MHA program is the most widely accepted management degree in the U.S. healthcare system. Graduates are employed with public and private hospitals, ambulatory care organizations, long-term care institutions, health maintenance organizations, insurance companies, multi-institutional systems, and other organizations concerned with the planning, delivery, and financing of personal health services. The MPH draws on the multi-disciplinary expertise of our faculty who create and disseminate knowledge that improves managerial practice and strengthens health systems worldwide. The program has been fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) since 1971.
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Academic Master's Degrees
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The Master of Science (MS) degree is an academic research degree with study in biostatistics, bioinformatics, epidemiology or clinical research. Students are prepared to work on research projects as study managers, data analysts and other research related activities. The MS degree requirements range from 36-45 credits.
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