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
PhD IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & SOCIETY
An interdisciplinary doctoral program can be a next step for MDP graduates interested in environmental policy and practice.
PhD IN GLOBAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
This innovative doctoral program may be a next step for MDP graduates who want to work in global health programs.