The Maternal and Child Health Specialization is offered for students who intend to work toward the health and well-being of mothers, children, and families – including women of childbearing age, pregnant people, infants, and adolescents – or in the field of reproductive health and family planning. Graduates can expect to work in leadership roles with a lens of health equity and a life course perspective, in government or community-based organizations. Students may add this specialization to any MPH or MSPH degree program in the school to further develop analytic, programmatic, policy, and communication skills that serve the MCH population and its varied stakeholders.

To fulfill the requirements of the MCH Specialization, students must take 4 courses (a total of 12 credits), as described here. The four courses include two core MCH courses, one course focused on MCH policies and programs, and one course focused on interventions and polices targeting MCH issues. They are further described in the University Catalog. It is intended that the 12 credits will serve as electives and thus (generally) be included in the credits required for completing one’s degree program.