The program: The Maternal and Child Health Program in the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota has an accredited online MPH program for professionals who want to attain leadership roles in MCH or related fields.  The program focuses on social justice and ensuring the health of vulnerable populations. Students will gain expertise in developing evidence-based advocacy, rigorous public health assessment, accessible and appropriate health education, and effective and innovative programs and policies that promote the health and well being of women, children, adolescents and families. 

The coursework: The online curriculum was developed for professionals who are comfortable with self-learning.  Web-based courses were designed to facilitate adult learners in enhancing, or developing, their expertise in MCH content and public health practice.  Students also participate in 1-2 one week, on-campus courses on cutting edge issues that are held every spring on the Twin Cities campus.  The on-campus courses provide an intensive training experience and an opportunity to network with other students, faculty and public health professionals.  Every student will be assigned to a faculty advisor who will guide the student’s academic choices, field experience and final written MPH project.

Tuition: Minnesota in-state tuition, regardless of state or country of residence.

Eligibility: Individuals with an advanced degree (e.g., MD, MSW, MSN, MS, PhD) OR individuals without an advanced degree who have three or more years of work experience in MCH or a related field.

For more information: Please contact Kathryn Schwartz at gradstudies@epi.umn.edu or (612) 626-8802 or http://www.sph.umn.edu/education/mch/curriculum/online.

For general information about the University of Minnesota MCH program, visit our Web site at www.epi.umn.edu/mch.