TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Maternal and Child Health Certificate
Certificate · Taught in en
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12 mo
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The Texas A&M School of Public Health offers a Maternal and Child Health (MCH) certificate designed to enhance MCH competencies for graduate-level students. This interdisciplinary program collaborates with various departments within the School of Public Health. It is open to current Texas A&M graduate students in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or higher) and external applicants holding a bachelor's degree from an accredited university who are U.S. citizens or residents. While not a requirement, current enrollment at Texas A&M is not necessary to apply.
Curriculum
The certificate requires 12 credit hours. Core courses include 'Women's Health' and 'Foundations of Maternal and Child Health'. Students must also select two additional courses from a list of electives, covering topics like social ecology, global health, epidemiology, and reproductive health.
- Core Courses
- Women's HealthHLTH 634
- Foundations of Maternal and Child HealthPHEB 621
- Elective Courses (Select Two)
- Social Ecology and Global HealthHBEH 604
- HIV/AIDS: A Public Health IssueHBEH 628
- Proposal Writing and Grants ManagementHBEH 665
- Disaster EpidemiologyPHEB 615
- Reproductive And Perinatal EpidemiologyPHEB 622
- Introduction to Environmental Health DisparitiesPHEO 613
- Reproduction, Birth, and PowerSOCI 610 / WGST 610
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degreeFrom an accredited university
GPA3.0 or higher for current Texas A&M graduate students
U.S. citizens or U.S. residents are eligible to apply. Current enrollment at Texas A&M is not required.
Fees
Tuition (international)Not specified
Tuition (home)Not specified
LivingNot specified
Tuition and living costs are not specified on the program page.
How to apply
1. Complete Certificate ApplicationSubmit the Certificate Program Application form found at: [tamu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7X1g1n7FRl92eqy](https://tamu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7X1g1n7FRl92eqy)
2. Submit ResumeEmail your resume to SPH-gradinfo@tamu.edu.
3. External Applicant ProcessIf you are not a current Texas A&M student, you will be required to complete the SOPHAS Express application for admission. Further instructions will be provided after your initial application review.
4. Current TAMU Student ProcessCurrent TAMU graduate students should apply as early as possible in their degree program. Meet with your primary advisor to add the certificate to your curriculum record. Applications should be submitted at least one semester before graduation.
Accreditation
The Texas A&M School of Public Health is accredited by CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) and CAHME (Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education).