Maternal and Child Health Major

Description: A program that focuses on the application of public health specializations, public policy studies, and the social and behavioral sciences to issues of health affecting women, children, and families; and prepares individuals to function as maternal and child health specialists. Includes instruction in research design and testing, program evaluation, public policy analysis, public finance, economics of health care, community health, family development and dynamics, women's studies, social psychology, fetal and child development, biostatistics, health education and promotion, nutrition, neonatal development, psychology, and social services delivery. Is Maternal and Child Health the right major for you?
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Maternal and Child Health Major

What Courses Do Maternal and Child Health Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Maternal and Child Health majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology
  • Ethics
  • Management
  • Nutrition
  • Psychology
  • Research Design