This 15-hour certificate program is offered to individuals interested in exploring the field of maternal and child health (MCH) and learning about programs and policies that support MCH populations-women, infants, children, adolescents, and children and youth with special health care needs. It focuses on courses that expand knowledge of approaches to conceptualizing and influencing the health trajectories of MCH populations, develop competencies in measuring progress in improving the health and well-being of MCH populations, and generate awareness of specific programs and policies that support MCH systems development. This certificate can be used as part of UAB’s new interdisciplinary master’s degree program. Application deadlines for this certificate follow the UAB Graduate School’s application deadlines for Degree-seeking Students.

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Application Requirements

UAB Graduate Students

Currently enrolled UAB graduate students should apply by submitting the change of program form.

Non-enrolled Applicants

Applicants not currently enrolled at UAB should apply by completing an application through the UAB Graduate School.

Admissions requirements include:

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• 3.0 GPA
• Statement of purpose

Certificate students may apply for the MPH or other degree programs within the UAB School of Public Health and if admitted, the courses taken may be counted towards the completion of the degree program (per department discretion).

UAB Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students currently enrolled in any major are eligible to apply to the MCH Certificate. An application must be submitted to the UAB Graduate School.

To be considered for the certificate, students must have:

• At least a 3.5 GPA in undergraduate courses.
• Completed 60 undergraduate credit hours, and at least 36 hours at UAB. Once admitted to the certificate, undergraduate students must meet the following:
  • Maintain a 3.5 GPA in undergraduate courses
  • Receive a B or better in graduate courses taken while still an undergraduate student
  • Maintain full-time student status at UAB

For students in the certificate program who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree, this certificate can be awarded once all requirements are completed and the bachelor’s degree has been conferred.

Contact

For questions about the MCH Certificate please contact Misty Altiparmak, Graduate Student Coordinator, at maltima@uab.edu.