Tulane University Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
From Local Action to Global Impact
Support Communities at Every Level
In a time when public health challenges loom larger than ever — from health disparities and infectious diseases to cancer and climate change — science, strategy, and opportunity must intersect to shape the health and well-being of all.
At the Tulane University Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, public health is not just a field of study, but of action, where you'll gain the real-world skills and competencies to support individuals, families, and communities.
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Top-Ranked Academics
The Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine is in the top 10 percent of schools in the country.
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Strong Graduate Outcomes
99 percent of Celia Scott Weatherhead School graduates are working, volunteering, or continuing their education within a year of graduating.
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First School of Public Health in the U.S.
Founded in 1912, the Celia Scott Weatherhead School was the first school of public health in the country.
Our Programs
The Celia Scott Weatherhead School offers programs in both online and residential formats. In the online format, students can choose from among five master's programs and two doctoral programs, as well as three certificate programs.
The MPH in Community Health Sciences equips you with the skills to plan, implement, and evaluate community health interventions and programs. Complete in as few as five semesters.
The MPH in Epidemiology teaches you to analyze the patterns and causes of disease to prevent its spread across vulnerable populations. Prior experience with statistics or research methods is encouraged but not required to apply. Complete part-time in just three years or choose accelerated learning.
Also available on campus.
The MHA develops leaders ready to apply strategic decision-making, data analytics, and healthcare economics to cost-effective care in a range of healthcare settings.
Also available on campus.
The MS in Health Security stands at the intersection of science, leadership, and crisis response—equipping students with the practical tools and critical insight to protect population health in times of uncertainty. Complete in as few as 24 months.
Also available on campus.
The MS in Occupational and Environmental Health teaches public health principles with analytical methods in chemistry and statistics, preparing you to protect workplaces from potential health hazards. Complete in as few as 24 months.
Designed for professionals with three or more years of public health experience, the DrPH in Leadership in Social and Behavioral Sciences empowers you to support community well-being by advocating for effective and equitable policies and programs. This flexible, part-time program is designed to serve working professionals.
The DrPH in Leadership for International Health and Sustainable Development prepares mid-career professionals for leadership roles in public health practice in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Online Graduate Certificates
Certificate programs provide graduate-level training but do not conclude in a graduate degree. Some programs may be applied toward continuation in a graduate degree program, but requirements vary, so interested students are advised to discuss their academic goals with an enrollment advisor to understand the process.
The program prepares professionals to address the public health impacts of disasters through training in emergency preparedness, crisis communication, response coordination, and recovery. You'll learn from experienced faculty with expertise in disaster management, environmental health, and public health practice.
The program prepares professionals to recognize, evaluate, and control workplace exposures arising from chemical, physical, and environmental hazards. You'll learn from faculty and practitioners with expertise in occupational and environmental health, toxicology, and workplace safety.
Designed for working professionals and students from a variety of backgrounds, the program provides a strong foundation in the core disciplines of public health, including epidemiology, biostatistics, health systems, and program design. You'll learn from expert faculty while gaining practical insight into the factors that shape health outcomes and population well-being.
Extending the Heart of New Orleans
Our online programs draw inspiration from Tulane’s rich cultural and intellectual environment, fostering a unique educational experience that extends New Orleans’ spirit of resilience, courage, innovation, audacity, and creativity to the global community.
"For more than a century, Tulane has been preparing public health leaders to meet the moment, building on our legacy as the first school of public health established in the United States. Today that education includes a range of online programs that meet students where they are, helping them to advance their careers while continuing to work full-time, engage in family responsibilities, or serve in the military. These are the same rigorous programs we have taught on campus, delivered in a flexible yet still very personal and relational online format. Well-trained public health professionals are needed now more than ever, and Tulane’s online programs help ensure students can access those needed skills and competencies."
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Are you ready to lead transformation in public health? Get started at the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.