Core Courses Students are required to complete a total of five core courses (15 total credit hours) representing biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, management, and behavioral science. Core courses are sometimes available as online classes, but not every core is offered online every semester. Students register for and get information about online courses from the department offering the course. Students should verify the exam schedule and in-class requirements for online core courses with the department offering the course: often, core courses require that students attend one or more classes in person for lectures or exams. To determine which sections are online options, check the section number on the registrar's homepage: online courses are listed as section 40 (e.g., ENHS 603-40). Required Core Courses Biostatistics
BIOS 603 Introductory Biostatistics | 3 hrs | . | | Environmental Health Sciences
ENHS 603 Survey of Environmental Health | 3 hrs | . | | Epidemiology
EPID 603 Epidemiologic Methods | 3 hrs | . | | Management and Administration
HSMG 603 Principles of Health System Admin and Mgmt | 3 hrs | . | | Behavioral Science
SPHL 603 Social and Behavioral Aspects of Global Health | 3 hrs |
Please note that MD/MPH students should NOT complete SPHL 601 "Biological Basis of Disease." MD/MPH students' medical school curriculum exempts them from SPHL 601, and MD/MPH students do not receive credit towards their combined degree for completing SPHL 601. Core course waivers
Students who believe they have completed coursework equivalent to that taught in a core course may request a course waiver. Students must submit a Core Course Waiver Form (the form is available in SPHTM Office of Admissions and Student Affairs or online at the “Admissions” link at www.sph.tulane.edu) and receive approval. See the FAQ section for more details about the waiver process. | 
