Tulane University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. - International Development;, Ph.D. - International Development, Certificate courses in specialized topics

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

The Payson Center for International Development is an interdisciplinary center at Tulane University that offers graduate degrees in international development. Since its inception in 1998, the Payson Center has generated one of the fastest growing academic programs at Tulane University. Offering both Master's and Ph.D. degrees in International Development , the Payson Center prepares its graduates with a solid foundation of interdisciplinary theories and practices to improve the quality of life for populations in the developing world. The focus of the program is on sustainable human development (SHD) which leads to societies that are environmentally sustainable, economically viable, and socially just. Understanding and ensuring sustainable human development requires that our faculty come from many disciplines. Faculty teaching and working in the Payson Center come from many disciplines including: international development, economics, public health, anthropology, sociology, engineering, computer science, law and business, political science and psychology. We are an applied program where students and faculty alike learn not only in the classroom but in the world. Many of our students work on international development projects with our faculty.

Accreditation:

Tulane University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of College

International Student Requirements:

Non-US citizens applying for admission must present satisfactory evidence of sufficient competence in English to read, write, speak and understand. Ordinarily, the applicant will demonstrate competence by presenting a minimum score of 220 on TSE. If TSE is not available in the applicant’s area of the world, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) may be taken instead, with a minimum score requirement of 600 in the written test and 260 in the computer-based test acceptable for admission. Foreign applicants are also required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999