Graduate Certificate in Maternal and Child Health at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Expand your knowledge and gain additional training in the areas of maternal and child health in order to improve health and well-being outcomes in South Carolina and across the nation. Through course content and mentorship, you will learn about maternal and child health foundational knowledge, research and practice and how theories and evidence translate into policy. You will develop the skills necessary to communicate with people from diverse groups and be a leader in the maternal and child health workforce.

Faculty: Arnold School of Public Health | Department: Epidemiology and Biostatistics | Duration: 15 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Study reproductive and perinatal epidemiology, maternal and child health, and maternal and child health programs and policies past, present and future. Choose from additional courses in social determinants of health, nutrition, rural health, psychology of child development, LGBT health, administration, program planning and more. GRE scores are not required.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Research Coordinator, Health Policy Analyst, Program Manager, Project Coordinator, Outreach and Community Engagement Manager, Health Educator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): A four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution Grade point average 3.00/4.00 or higher GRE scores – not required For international applicants, a satisfactory score of one of the following is needed ( this requirement may be waived for applicants that have earned a prior degree from a US institution ): TOEFL – minimum score of 90 IELTS- minimum overall band of 7.0

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 15 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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