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Online Master of Public Health Degree in Maternal and Child Health

The Maternal and Child Health Program at the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health is offering a distance learning Master of Public Health (MPH) to MCH professionals.  Minnesota’s School of Public Health was among the first schools of public health to offer distance-learning opportunities and is considered a technological leader in graduate education distance learning. 

Who should apply:  Individuals with an advanced degree (e.g., MD, MSW, MSN, MS, PhD) OR individuals without an advanced degree who have 3 or more years of work experience in MCH or a related field.

Focus of the program:  The program focuses on social justice and ensuring the health of vulnerable populations.  Graduates of the 42-credit program will develop expertise in evidence-based advocacy, rigorous public heath assessment, accessible and appropriate health education, and effective and innovative programs that promote the health and well-being of infants, children, youth, families, and women. More details about the curriculum can be found here.

Program delivery:  Using individualized and technologically advanced learning options, training is delivered through a combination of online courses and short intensive courses offered during a 3-week Public Health Institute held each spring at the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus.

Tuition:  Irrespective of residency, all students will be charged in-state tuition.

Deadlines:  Application deadlines are Feb 15 (for May admission), April 15 (for fall admission) and Sept 15 (for spring admission).   

For more information: A program brochure is available here, or contact Kathryn Schwartz or 612-626-8802 or the MCH Major Chair, Wendy Hellerstedt at 612-626-2077.