Online DrPH in Leadership in Social and Behavioral Sciences
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48 Course Hours
100% Online
MPH, MSPH, or Equivalent Master’s Degree Required*
Minimum of 3 Years of Employment in Public Health or Related Fields Required
Overview of the Online DrPH in Leadership in Social and Behavioral Sciences
The part-time, online Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Leadership in Social and Behavioral Sciences is an advanced professional degree designed to equip public health practitioners with the skills and knowledge to become effective leaders in social and behavioral sciences.
Designed for professionals with three or more years of public health experience, the program empowers learners to make a meaningful impact on community well-being by reducing health inequities, promoting justice, advocating for effective policies and programs, and leading transformative change through applied, evidence-based work.
When you graduate from the program, you’ll be an adept problem-solver and compassionate leader who can communicate across diverse audiences, build meaningful partnerships, and implement community-informed, evidence-based programs and policies that improve public health.
*Students may have to take additional foundational MPH coursework if they do not have a CEPH-accredited MPH
Students develop and conduct high level work in a public health practice setting of their choosing, allowing them to immediately apply what they
have learned in the classroom.
Program Highlights
Students gain essential skills in strategic communication, grant writing, and designing quality, evidence-based programming, preparing them to be distinguished
leaders and equity-minded advocates.
Renowned faculty who are experts in their fields work closely with students to understand their goals and help them pave a road to impact.
Students in the Online DrPH program benefit from the school’s robust reputation and legacy, and experience a
relevant, practice-based education they can tailor to their career.
Learning Outcomes
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Through an applied practice curriculum that integrates real-world challenges, case studies, and self-paced elements, the Online DrPH in Leadership in Social and Behavioral Sciences will prepare you to advance your expertise in applied public health leadership, social and behavioral approaches, implementation science, and health equity.
Throughout your program, you’ll expand your understanding and skills in seven key areas: leadership, equity, program design and evaluation, advocacy, community engagement and needs assessment, health communication, and grant writing.
As a graduate of the program, you’ll demonstrate the following competencies:
- Appraise social and behavioral health theories or frameworks that inform the development of interventions that advance health equity
- Integrate health equity theories or frameworks into policies, programs, or interventions
- Design a comprehensive public health needs assessment that integrates quantitative and qualitative methodologies, engages diverse stakeholders, and incorporates social determinants of health
- Develop implementation plans for strategies and interventions that center individuals, communities, and populations
- Create a grant proposal to address a social or behavioral public health issue with an evidence-based program or intervention tailored to a priority population
The School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine has been accredited since 1947, and all current programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Accreditation
Upcoming Deadlines
We’re accepting applications now, and most programs start three times a year:
Fall, Spring, and Summer.
| Terms | Final Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring | Online: December 1 On Campus: December 1 |
| Summer | Online: April 1 On Campus: March 15 |
| Fall | Online: July 1 On Campus: June 15 |
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Online DrPH Cost
Earning your DrPH is an investment in your future and in the communities you intend to serve.
- Tuition*: $1,841 per credit hour
- Academic Support Fee: $100 per credit hour
- Student Activity Fee: $160 per semester for full-time students; $106 per semester for part-time students
- Technology Fee: $175 flat for online students
Within a year of graduation, 99.7 percent of Tulane public health graduates find jobs in the field or continue their education.
*These tuition figures are estimates for the 2026–27 academic year. Please contact an advisor to discuss your specific tuition plan.