Master of Public Health/Context Certificate - Maternal and Child Health in Boston United States | Boston University

Gain insight into the intricate biological, social, and systemic factors influencing major maternal and child health issues, analyze relevant studies, and develop skills to evaluate and execute programs, policies, and advocacy approaches. Ensuring the health and well-being of women, their partners, children, and adolescents is fundamental to global public health objectives. This 12-credit program enhances expertise in addressing critical MCH concerns (including maternal and infant mortality, reproductive rights, and youth development) by examining biological, social, and systemic factors, assessing MCH research, and implementing equitable solutions through programs, policies, and advocacy.

Upon completing the program, graduates will be able to:

Utilize a life course perspective, integrating understanding of human development with the cumulative effects of social, biological, and systemic health determinants.
Demonstrate how international, national, and community organizations both support and hinder women's, reproductive, child, and adolescent health.
Analyze research, initiatives, and policies addressing 21st-century MCH challenges in the U.S. and low-to-middle-income countries.
Effectively convey key research outcomes and their public health implications to varied audiences.