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The Maternal and Child Health concentration prepares health professionals and individuals in related fields for leadership roles in community based organizations that focus on major public health problems of women, children and families, especially among culturally diverse and under-served populations. Using multidisciplinary approaches, students develop analytical, advocacy, programmatic and evaluative skills to address health disparities, and to emphasize health promotion and disease prevention among populations in need.
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Program of Study
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In addition to the overall Master of Public Health degree competencies, Maternal & Child Health graduates will be able to: - Identify the scientific underpinnings and strength of evidence from the literature for addressing MCH issues including: morbidity and mortality; individual, family, social and community factors; and health system characteristics;
- Describe the scope and impact of MCH problems for children, women and families;
- Use basic quantitative and qualitative research methods to prepare data for problem identification, program planning and evaluation, and policy analysis;
- Apply organizational theory to public health, program planning, management and evaluation;
- Describe MCH history, policy development, major programs, laws, regulations, advocacy movements and current legislative mandates;
- Summarize data on a policy, write policy statements, and translate policies into organization;
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and
- Utilize cultural competence and social justice concepts, community partnership development, and ethical standards in practice.
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