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Important Catalog Information for Summer 2020 MatriculantsDue to the planned consolidation during the summer of 2020, of the University of South Florida, the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, into a single university with a fully aligned and integrated curriculum and a single set of academic policies and procedures, any undergraduate or graduate student who matriculates at one of the three USF institutions on or after May 18, 2020, will adhere to the curricula, policies, and procedures described in the 2020-21 USF undergraduate or graduate catalog, respectively. |
Concentration: Maternal & Child Health (Code: PMC)
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Delivery: Traditional
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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Check Sheets
The courses in your program of study can be found on these check sheets. Note: You may choose a check sheet that corresponds to the academic year of your admission or any year thereafter. Please see the guidelines below
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Master's Progression Policy
Review the progression policy for the MPH, MHA and MSPH.
Program of Study
If you have questions on your program, please contact your Academic Advisor.
Current students may access their Degree Works planner (Degree Works may also be accessed from my.usf.edu or OASIS). Students may view their current progress in Archivum at usf.appiancloud.com/. (See Archivum instructions.). If you are not a current student, or want to view program requirements from a different catalog year please use these sources:
2021/22 USF catalog MPH planner or COPH catalog section
2020/21 USF catalog MPH planner or COPH catalog section
2019/20 USF catalog MPH planner or COPH catalog section
Any prior year please view the USF Graduate Catalog Archives
There may be circumstances in which a student may need to change their catalog year. This must be initiated through a discussion with your academic advisor. Details regarding USF policy on changing catalog year can be found at https://catalog.usf.edu/content.php?catoid=15&navoid=2107#students-major-degree-requirements.
Current Competencies (beginning fall 2019)
MPH Competencies
Maternal and Child Health Competencies
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In addition to the overall Master of Public Health degree competencies, Maternal & Child Health graduates will be able to:
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College Core and Foundation Courses | 16 |
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Required Concentration Courses | 16 |
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PHC 6530 | Issues and Concepts in Maternal & Child Health | 3 |
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PHC 6537 | Case Studies in MCH Programs, Policies & Research | 3 | PHC 6530, Core Courses |
PHC 6197 | Secondary Data Analysis in MCH | 3 |
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PHC 6724 | Synthesizing Public Health Research | 1 |
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PHC 6505 | Program Planning in Community Health | 3 | PHC 6500 |
PHC 6708 | Evaluation and Research Methods in Community Health | 3 |
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Approved Elective Courses | 6 |
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MPH Requirements | 6 |
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PHC 6945 | Supervised Field Experience | 3-12 | See Note #1 |
| PHC 6977 | Special Project | 3 | |
*CH=Credit Hours; Pre-reqs= prerequisite courses unless noted as CR (co-requisite) or CC (Concurrent requisite)
- During 2nd semester meet with advisor and begin planning field experience. See http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/academicaffairs/fe/. May be met through the Peace Corps Master’s International option.
- Any grade below a C (C- to F) is required to be retaken. The grade will be included in the student's GPA.
- The College Reserves All Rights to Repeal And/or Modify.
- Please print the check sheet and take it with you to your advising appointments each semester.
- Supervised Field Experience: Students with little or no professional experience: 6 hours minimum. Students with relevant professional experience: 3 hours minimum. An expectation of 2-3 years of experience in an MCH related clinical background or agency constitutes the term “previous professional experience” worthy of lesser field experience.
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- PHC 6523 Policies and Practices in Maternal and Child Nutrition (3)
- PHC 6532 Women’s health Issues in Public Health (3)
- PHC 6590 Reproductive Health Trends and Issues (3)
- PHC 6535 International Maternal and Child Health (3)
- PHC 6708 Evaluative Approaches to Community and Family Health Education Programs (3)
- PHC 6414 Adolescent Health (3)
- PHC 6934 Selected Topics in Maternal Child Health (3)
Graduate Advising
Please refer to the full list of graduate advisors available on the MPH Graduate Advising page.
Graduate Advisor/Mentor Use Only:
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