Admissions

Maternal and Child Health

Students who want to positively influence the health of women, infants, children, youth and families should apply. Our MCH program also offers a specialized track in MCH epidemiology for students who have a strong interest in pursuing a career in data collection, management, and analysis.

We also offer an accelerated degree for advanced students that can be completed through online coursework and one short (1-3 week) visit to the Twin Cities’ campus.

Applicants’ interests typically include developing, implementing, and evaluating MCH programs; working collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals from communities, public and private organizations and agencies, clinicians, policy makers, and researchers to develop innovative initiatives for health promotion; or managing programs that serve the needs of MCH populations.

Our MPH in maternal and child health is an appropriate degree for students planning to proceed to a Ph.D. in biological or behavioral epidemiology, which also is available through our school.

• Detailed instructions on how to apply

MCH Admissions Qualifications

The qualifications for admission to the Maternal and Child Health M.P.H. program are:

• At least one year’s work or volunteer experience in a clinical, community-based, public health or managed-care agency/program that focuses on women, children, adolescents, and/or families.
• Basic understanding of physiological and/or psychological human development as demonstrated by coursework, experience, and/or referenced readings.
• Preferred performance levels:

• GPA of 3.00
• GRE score of 1000 (verbal and quantitative combined), with a 3.5 on the AWA
• TOEFL score of 600/250/100 (international students)

Applicants to the epidemiology emphasis program are expected to demonstrate stronger quantitative skills. Both prior course work and GRE scores will be examined to assess each applicant’s quantitative ability.

Online Applicants

Applicants to the online program must hold an advanced degree (e.g. M.D., M.S.W., M.S.N., M.S., Ph.D.) OR if they do not have an advanced degree, must have 3-5 years of professional experience in the field of maternal and child health.

Deadlines

Standard and Epi Emphasis Program:
   Priority:  Dec. 15
   Final:  April 15

Online Program:
   Fall:  April 15
   Spring:  Oct. 15
   Summer: March15