Although many graduate programs focus on disaster and risk management, none of them specifically target the role and development of interdisciplinary leadership. The Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy is the first academic program with a dynamic and innovative focus on effective systems and programs that instill resilience within individuals, households, and communities. Combining this with a fully accredited Master of Social Work will enable you to address the root causes of vulnerability, such as chronic poverty and social inequality, and promote social, environmental, and climate justice.
TSSW’s student-focused learning environment values quality education, research, and leadership. Our program provides:
- Curriculum that understands and serves people and families within their environments
- A focus on research for evidence-based practice
- Opportunities to learn and generate knowledge alongside top-tier faculty in Social Work and Public Health
- Field education with one of over 75 agencies in one of the most unique and diverse cities in the world for on-campus study based in New Orleans
- A supportive and cooperative academic environment
Tulane and its curriculum emphasize noting and building upon individual and community strengths. We teach culturally relevant social work practice (CRSWP) that prioritizes the field’s responsiveness to cultural contexts and enables us to engage in and train students to engage in competent, ethical, community-led assessments and interventions.
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The Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy hosts faculty and fellows who have made strides within their respective fields. They have positively affected public policy and have worked in international organizations and in leadership roles for national offices and agencies.
With Tulane’s high-touch program, students focus and engage in a variety of ways. Required coursework in the core competencies teaches tangible skills to engage in disaster resilience leadership. You will develop your capacity via team projects and teaching, problem-based learning, creative simulation (e.g., tabletops), field work, and electronic learning exchanges.
Refer to Tulane’s class schedule to determine the availability of courses in any given semester. All DLRA courses are identified with DRLS before the course number.
Refer to Tulane’s class schedule to determine availability of courses in any given semester.
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We are happy to help! Please contact TSSW Admissions by emailing msw@tulane.edu.
