Degree: Master of Public Health
Program (Major/College): M.P.H./P.H.
Concentration: Maternal & Child Health (Code: PMC)
COPH Department: Community and Family Health
Minimum Credit Hours: 44
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.