Online Doctor of Public Health in Leadership, Advocacy, and Equity

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Overview

In a dynamic and rapidly changing world, there’s a real opportunity for passionate visionaries of all backgrounds to come together to innovate and build stronger, equity-minded communities. The Online DrPH in Leadership, Advocacy, and Equity provides burgeoning change-makers like you with an accessible path to gain the critical leadership skills, experiences, and connections to amplify your voice and spearhead true change in your community or organization.

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Online DrPH at a Glance

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Flexible and Accessible

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Practice-Based Learning

Interested in studying on our campus in New Orleans? Learn more about our on-ground programs on
the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine website.

Lead Equity-Minded Transformation

The Online DrPH in Leadership, Advocacy, and Equity is built for impassioned leaders who refuse to let the status quo remain unchallenged. The program teaches professionals of all backgrounds how to apply principles of leadership, advocacy, and equity in their work to become agents of change. This is accomplished through a robust combination of classroom engagement and cocurricular experiences.

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What You Will Learn

The DrPH in Leadership, Advocacy, and Equity equips students with expertise, skills, and leadership acumen.

Curriculum

Students complete the 42-credit program* 100 percent online.

DrPH Foundational Required Courses

  • Community and Public Education
  • Methods of Research in Public Health
  • Public Health Policy and Practice
  • Community Organization: Community Work for Social Justice
  • Leadership Theory and Practice for Public Health Professionals
  • Budget and Financial Management

*Students without an MPH or equivalent foundational coursework will be required to take an additional 15 hours of credits for a total of 57 credits to complete the degree.

DrPH Advanced Required Courses

  • Social Determinants of Health I: Theory
  • Social Determinants of Health in Public Health Practice
  • Health Equity and Advocacy
  • Leadership Theory and Practice for Public Health Professionals
  • Advanced Program Planning and Grant Writing

Portfolio

All students will create a professional portfolio as demonstration of the APE and ILE.

Electives

Students will choose two doctoral level electives to complete the degree.

“We provide hands-on public health practice experiences grounded in a solid understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The program will provide students with the skills to successfully advocate for communities and organizations.”

– Dr. Susan Cheng, PhD, MPH – Program Director for DrPH
Associate Dean for Public Health Practice & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Associate Professor Joint Appointment in
Department of Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences
Department of Epidemiology

Upcoming Webinars

DrPH Tuesday Talks
Tuesday April 18, 2023
07:00 pm CT

School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

As stewards of the first school of public health in the United States, the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine cultivates independent thinkers, innovative leaders, fierce advocates, and accomplished scholars. From the neighborhoods of New Orleans to communities worldwide, we conduct research and collaborate with our partners to ensure that all of humanity has an equitable opportunity to be healthy and pursue optimal well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fall 2022 Orientation is an in-person requirement. The School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine will monitor health and safety conditions before making a determination. You will be notified of any shifts in the required participation in orientation.

Yes. But you will be required to adhere to any and all attendance policies associated with the residential course you are choosing to take.

Yes. Some of our online courses provide live synchronous sessions. While attendance at these sessions is not required, participation is highly encouraged. It is for this reason that ALL synchronous sessions are recorded and made available to students.

All students are required to supply their own desktop or laptop computers throughout the program. Click here to review our detailed recommendations for technology.

With guidance from program faculty and staff, all students will complete a practice portfolio.

Request Information

By providing my information and clicking the “Submit” button, I consent to be contacted via telephone (including a cell phone, if provided), email and text message about the program selected above and additional programs under the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.