Concentrations

MDP students who are interested in deepening their knowledge in specific areas may obtain up to two concentrations, which are reflected in students' transcripts, by doing additional coursework and practicum experiences. Below the standard concentrations and examples of course options.

Emory MDP students are also eligible for a Human Rights Certificate, offered by Emory's Institute for Human Rights, requiring a core course, coupled with electives and a relevant research practicum.

Please refer to the MDP Student Handbook for further information.

Gender Justice

MDP 510: Gender & Development
SOC 533: Maternal and Child Nutrition
SOC 585: Gender-based Violence
WGS 586R: Race, Class, & Justice

Global Health and Wellbeing

GH 500: Critical Issues in Global Health
GH 507: Health as Social Justice
GH 545: Nutrition Assessment
GH 563: AIDS: Global Public Health Implications 

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

EH 548: Research Methods for Studies of Water and Health
EH 529: Water & Sanitation in Developing Countries
BSHE 520: Theory in Behavioral Science and Health Education
EH 546: Control of Food & Waterborne Disease

Sustainable Environments and Livelihoods

EH 582: Global Climate Change: Impacts and Responses
ENVS 521: Natural Resource Management
ENVS 524: Environmental Economics
LAW 843: International Environmental Law & Vulnerability

Corporate Social Responsibility

FIN 503: Global Macroeconomic Perspectives
OAM 532: Business and Society
OAM 535: Catalyzing Social Impact
MDP 522: Leadership Development

Monitoring and Evaluation

MDP 505: Monitoring and Evaluation
BSHE 524: Community Assessment
GH 525: Qualitative Data Analysis
INFO 530: Geographic Information Systems

Program Management

LA 645: Non-Profit Leadership and Management
MDP 585: Organization and Management, Social Sector
OAM 633: Leading & Managing Change
GH 521: Program Management

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