Online DrPH in Leadership in Social and Behavioral Sciences
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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 developed to equip public health practitioners with the skills and knowledge to become effective leaders in social & behavioral sciences.
Designed for professionals with three or more years of public health experience, the program empowers learners to make a significant impact on the well-being of communities 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 transformative and community-informed evidence-based programs and policies that improve public health.
Program Highlights
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.
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.
Learning Outcomes
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.
Online DrPH Cost
Earning your DrPH is an investment in your future and in the communities you intend to serve.
Tuition*: $1,770 per credit hour
Academic Support Fee: $100 per credit hour
Student Activity Fee: $80 per semester
Technology Fee: $175 per semester
Applied Practicum Experience (APE): $200 (one-time fee)
Integrated Learning Experience (ILE): $200 (one-time fee)
Within a year of graduation, 99.7 percent of our Tulane public health graduates find jobs in the field or continue their education.
*These tuition figures are estimates for the 2025-26 academic year. Please contact an advisor to talk through your specific tuition plan.
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48 Course Hours
100% Online
MPH, MSPH, or Equivalent Master’s Degree Required*
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.
Renowned faculty who are experts in their fields work closely with students to understand their goals and help them pave a road to impact.
Spring 2027 Semester Application Deadline: July 1
Accreditation
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).
- Appraise social and behavioral health theories or frameworks that inform the future 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 to inform program development, engages diverse stakeholders, and includes 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 for the priority population
Minimum of 3 Years of Employment in Public Health or Related Fields Required
As a graduate of the program, you’ll demonstrate the following competencies:
*Students may have to take additional foundational MPH coursework if they do not have a CEPH-accredited MPH