The Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health Policy and Leadership is designed to educate individuals who will plan, administer, and evaluate programs in maternal and child health. The program provides information about the special problems faced by women and children — including children and youth with special health care needs — and their families. It develops and integrates skills from maternal and child health policy and leadership and demonstrate their application in problem solving and systems development.

Curriculum

Students in this track must complete 44 credit hours. This includes the MPH Core, Concentration requirements, electives, MPH Capstone, and internship. Full-time students generally complete this degree in two years or less (four to five semesters). Part-time students may take at least six-to-eight semesters to complete.

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Note: This curriculum plan will go into effect for academic year 2025/2026.

Admission

Applicants to this program must meet the general admission requirements for the Master of Public Health degree program.

Application Deadlines