School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine: Programs of Study
2008-2009 Academic Year
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solution of a wide variety of problems both within and beyond the health sciences.
They learn how computer applications relate to the acquisition, management,
analysis, and dissemination of information. Emphasis is placed on the effective
use of information and information technology, as well as the effective
management of information technology projects. Specific competencies include:
· Utilize processes for collecting and maintaining data and information.
· Summarize and interpret information relevant to an issue.
· Utilize modern information technology tools to support public health data
acquisition, management, analysis, and reporting.
· Utilize modern information science and technology strategies to promote
public health education.
· Demonstrate recognition of appropriate roles and domains for computer
scientists, biostatisticians, epidemiologists, and information technology
specialists in information systems development.
· Apply accepted processes for developing information systems and for
managing information resources.
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) consists of:
· a minimum of 121 credits
· completion of the common core curriculum with enhancements as noted
below
· a minimum of 45 credits in core public health coursework which includes
21 core credits, 15 advanced core credits and a minimum of 9 track core
credits depending on the major
· a minimum of 40 credits in liberal arts and sciences courses
· 36 credits of major selective and/or open electives, depending on the
choice of major
ENHANCMENT OF THE GENERAL CORE
Students in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine must enhance the
general core with courses in the following areas:
Foreign Language
Passing a foreign language course at Tulane at the 203 level or above. Students
who have demonstrated proficiency at the 203 level upon arrival at Tulane must
satisfy the foreign language requirement by taking a higher level course in that
same language. Students may not satisfy this requirement on a
satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.