Why Choose a Career in Public Health?

The LSUHSC School of Public Health offers six degrees: Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MS), Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics, Doctor of Philosophy in Community Health Sciences, and Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology.

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Dr. Don Mercante named Program Director for the Biostatistics and Data Science Program
Honore SNMA Invited Speaker on Policy and Advocacy
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Public Health Press

Fluoride analysis triggers renewed debate over what levels are safe for kids
Looking to Science to Help Determine a Future
Life Expectancy Years Shorter in the United States Compared to the United Kingdom
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Program Changes Beginning Fall 2024

New concentrations will be organized to reflect the diverse work and expertise of our current faculty and help identify future growth opportunities for the school in research and practice. The streamlined core helps to strike the right balance between discipline-specific and interdisciplinary courses to give students a solid grounding in their program, yet enhance their learning of broader perspectives.

Program & Curriculum Changes Beginning Fall 2024

Biostatistics & Data Science (BSDS)

Community Health Science & Policy (CHSP)

Environmental Health, Climate and Sustainability (EHCS)

Epidemiology & Population Health (EPPH)

Program & Curriculum Changes Beginning Fall 2024

The School of Public Health has been engaged in strategic planning for the past six months. One of the first accomplishments was discussing and revising our Vision and Mission. These were done with considerable input while retaining our values and commitment to Louisiana.

Research

Featured Research Program

Disaster & Resilience

The Women and Their Children’s Health (WaTCH) study: resilience and the short- and long-term physical, mental health and community effects after disaster.

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Service

Featured Service Programs

Analytic Center: REDCap Hands-on Session

The SPH Analytic Center provides biostatistical, epidemiologic, and study design support for health-related research projects. REDCap is available through the Analytic Center.

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