Why Choose a Career in Public Health?

The LSUHSC School of Public Health offers five degrees: 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.

Ready for the Next Semester in Public Health?

At the LSUHSC School of Public Health we are proud of our students and are especially glad to have them as part of our community. As you pursue your academic goals we will be glad to be of assistance.

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Education

Our competency-based curricula prepare students for success in a variety of careers in public health. Through their chosen degree program, students attain the requisite knowledge and skills to engage successfully in today’s public health practice, research and teaching.

Behavioral & Community Health Sciences (BCHS)

Biostatistics

Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (ENHS)

Epidemiology

Health Policy & Systems Management (HPSM)

Behavioral & Community Health Sciences (BCHS)

The Behavioral and Community Health Sciences are concerned with promoting wellness, preventing disease and improving the quality of life in at-risk communities and populations.

Biostatistics

Biostatistics is concerned with the development and application of statistical methodology to the study of living organisms.

Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (ENHS)

Our students explore the influences of the natural and man-made environment on human health outcomes and the technical interventions needed to protect the environment and the public.

Epidemiology

Epidemiology is the scientific study of factors affecting the health and illness of populations, serving as the foundation and logic of interventions made in the interest of public health and preventive medicine.

Health Policy & Systems Management (HPSM)

Health Policy & Systems Management is concerned with personal and population health improvement through planning, implementation and operation of systemic, effective and community responsive programs and organizations.

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

Epi Data Center: REDCap Hands-on Session

The Epidemiology Data Center Service (EDC/Epi Data Center) provides biostatistical, epidemiologic, and study design support for health-related research projects. REDCap is available through EDC.

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Spotlight On...

Donna Williams, MS, MPH, DrPH

Dr. Williams is Associate Dean for Public Health Practice and Community Engagement and an Associate Professor in the Behavioral and Community Health Sciences Program.  She also serves as the Director of the Louisiana Cancer Prevention and Control Programs funded in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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