Online Master of Public Health in Community Health Sciences

Foundational Course Requirements:

• Foundations in Public Health          
• Biostatistics for Public Health        
• Epidemiology for Public Health      
• Health Systems Policy and Management 
• Design Strategies in Public Health Programs
• Fundamentals of Interprofessional Collaboration & Practice

Program Course Requirements: 

• Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health  
• Health Equity 
• Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programs  
• Social Innovation Tools       
• Health Communication Theory and Practice          

Additional Program Requirements:           

• Elective Courses (12 credits)

With the MPH degree’s Applied Practice Experience (APE), you'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on, real-world experience in a public health organization while you earn your degree. You'll embark on your APE after completing the foundational MPH courses, and you'll demonstrate your mastery of five key competencies: three foundational competencies outlined by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and two competencies outlined by the program faculty. 

Your APE is carefully planned alongside a faculty advisor and is supervised by a qualified public health preceptor. Tulane’s staff will work with you to find your APE placement in your local area — you can even complete your APE at your current employer so long as your practicum role differs from your current job.

All students must complete an Integrated Learning Experience (ILE) that demonstrates the synthesis of foundational and concentration competencies.

U.S. citizens and permanent residents should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for federal financial aid and work-study. The Celia Scott Weatherhead School’s school code is 002029. Tulane Financial Aid can provide additional assistance.

Merit-Based Scholarships

All master’s program applicants who have submitted and completed their applications by the priority deadline are automatically considered for scholarships without any additional application. You must apply by the priority deadline to be considered for scholarships upon admission. Students who are eligible for any of the scholarships below will be considered for them at any time, not just for priority deadlines. Priority applicants who qualify for any of the scholarships below will receive the higher-value scholarship package. Scholarships are available, with nearly half of all new students receiving some kind of merit-based award. Scholarship amounts may vary. Tulane employees using the tuition benefit are not eligible for scholarships. Scholarships awarded are intended to cover university tuition and fees. 

Returned Peace Corps Volunteers

Weatherhead School is deeply passionate about the mission of the Peace Corps and is dedicated to supporting volunteers throughout their academic careers. We offer incoming returned Peace Corps volunteers (RPCVs) a scholarship equal to 35 percent of tuition.

Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship

Managed by the Celia Scott Weatherhead School Office of Global Scholars, the Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship is awarded to three RPCVs each year. The application for the Coverdell scholarship will be displayed to eligible students within the admitted student portal.

McNair Scholars

Tulane WSPH offers a scholarship in the amount of 50% of tuition to McNair scholars enrolled full-time in master’s programs. 

Please note that if you belong to more than one of these groups, you will receive the higher-value scholarship. 

Miscellaneous

The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) is also a useful resource for options on financing your degree. 

Graduate-level students (pursuing master’s/PhD) seeking aid to supplement any assistance being offered by the Celia Scott Weatherhead School and/or the various departments may work with Tulane Financial Aid.

Prospective Online MPH students will apply through the WSPH Application Starter.

The nonrefundable application fee for the Online MPH is $75. Applicants may be eligible for an application fee waiver. Contact your enrollment advisor for more information.

General admissions requirements for all programs include the following: 

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Academic achievement — typically a GPA above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale 

You'll need the following admission materials:

• Official transcripts sent directly to Celia Scott Weatherhead School from all U.S./Canadian institutions attended
• A personal statement that clearly and directly addresses the following:
  • Why are you applying to the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University, and the specific program/option/concentration you chose?
  • How will earning this degree help you achieve your professional goals?
  • What have you learned from successes and/or challenges in your past educational, professional and/or personal experiences? Please use specific examples, as applicable.
• Resume/CV
• Minimum of two letters of recommendation

All application materials must be received for your application to be reviewed. We're only able to accept bachelor’s degrees from regionally accredited universities and colleges.

Applications that are submitted and completed by the deadline will be considered for funding opportunities (no additional application required).   

International students (or students who have earned their degree outside the U.S. or Canada) must submit a course-by-course evaluation of international coursework. Evaluations can take a month to complete from the time the agency receives your international transcript(s), so we recommend getting an early start on this process to ensure the evaluation is received by the deadline for which you're applying.

We can accept WES, ECE, and TEC (formerly known as SpanTran) evaluations. Please have this evaluation sent directly to sphtmadmissions@tulane.edu. If you use TEC (formerly known as SpanTran), please be sure to use the custom application they've created, which you can access on their website. 

International students may also be required to submit proof of English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo). Please refer to the international student section in the FAQ to determine whether you're required to submit scores.