Masters and Doctoral Training

Our graduates pursue MCH leadership opportunities in evaluation, education, research and professional practice. During their degree programs, students complete core courses and designate an MCH-related area of interest. MSPH students undertake field placements in MCH agencies and engage in public health practice or pilot research projects. They also work in partnership with preceptors and faculty to produce culminating essays on critical domestic or global MCH topics. Doctoral students complete dissertations on essential MCH-related topics and emerging issues in addition to pursuing other research, practice, and educational opportunities during their course of study.

Graduate students engage in a rich array of MCH course offerings, seminars, and experiential learning both on and off campus. Core MCH courses apply life course and other frameworks to improve the health of populations, assess the causes and consequence of population change, consider principal health concerns, and evaluate strategies to promote population health, including policies and programs. Students apply these approaches in one of four areas of interest: maternal, fetal and perinatal health; child health; adolescent health, and women’s sexual and reproductive health. Coursework and varied experiences outside of class provide key opportunities for leadership development.