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In addition to the overall Master of Public Health degree competencies, Maternal & Child Health graduates will be able to:

1. 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;
2. Describe the scope and impact of MCH problems for children, women and families;
3. Use basic quantitative and qualitative research methods to prepare data for problem identification, program planning and evaluation, and policy analysis;
4. Apply organizational theory to public health, program planning, management and evaluation;
5. Describe MCH history, policy development, major programs, laws, regulations, advocacy movements and current legislative mandates;
6. Summarize data on a policy, write policy statements, and translate policies into organization;
7. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and
8. Utilize cultural competence and social justice concepts, community partnership development, and ethical standards in practice.