MCH Specialization Curriculum

To fulfill the requirements for the MCH Specialization, students must take 4 courses (a total of 12 credits). 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.

Additionally, for MCH Leaders, the applied practice experience (APE) and integrative learning experience (ILE) must be MCH-related.

MCH Course options

  • Core MCH Courses

    SBPS 6510 Essential Issues in Maternal and Child Health
     (3 credits, Fall – Year 1)

    SBPS 7510 Maternal Child Health: The Life Course Perspective
     (3 credits, Spring – Year 2)

  • Policies and Programs Elective (Choose one)

    IHSD 6760 International Family Planning: Policies and Programs
    (3 credits, Spring – Year 1)

    SBPS 6490 Key Policies and Programs in Maternal and Child Health
    (3 credits Spring – Year 1, required of CEMCH Leaders)

  • Interventions and focused interest Elective (Choose one)

    IHSD 6870 Adolescent Health Policies and Programs
    (3 credits, Fall)
    IHSD 7210 Survey Data Analysis in Family Planning/Reproductive Health Research
    (3 credits, Spring)
    EPID 6480 Reproductive epidemiology
    (3 credits, Spring)
    SBPS 6460 Child Health and Development in Public Health
    (3 credits, Spring)

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