Graduate Certificate

Public Health, Graduate Certificate (Maternal & Child Health)

Graduate Certificate in Public Health with a Specialization in Maternal and Child Health

The online certificate in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) program takes a life course approach to the study of MCH through the lifespan, from preconception through pregnancy, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and senescence.

Total Credits

$626.85

Cost Per Credit

Online

UNMC

The Maternal and Child Health certificate provides students with:

The ability to apply a life course perspective in addressing health, diseases and behaviors in MCH populations.
An understanding of each health status of each age of the lifespan and how that status influences health in the subsequent stage.
Focused coursework on equality, social justice and human rights. Coursework from this concentration may be applied to the master's in public health with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center trains more health professionals than any other institution in the state. UNMC’s scientists and clinicians are at the leading edge of discovering new medical breakthroughs, transforming lives across the state and around the world.

UNMC has come together with its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine, on a set of core values, which include focusing on the educational learner, research scope and prominence, clinical excellence, community engagement. Diversity, equity and inclusion, economic development, as well as organizational culture and leadership.

Learning at UNMC

Female nurse meeting with mother and her young child.

Career Outlook

Individuals with credentials in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) work in a variety of settings that may include city, county and state health departments, government agencies, non-profit organizations, etc. They will be leaders in the industry through research that impacts local, regional, national and global populations which allows them to advocate policymaking.

Finance Your Education

The University of Nebraska offers some of the most affordable tuition rates in the region, particularly for our online programs. Explore the array of funding options to finance your education in a way that makes sense for you.

Online tuition rates are calculated by credit hour and college offering the course and, because the University of Nebraska is a public institution supported by Nebraska taxpayers, Nebraska residents may receive a lower tuition rate than out-of-state students.

Cost Per Credit
In-State	Out-of-State
$626.85	$626.85
Note: Campuses may charge additional fees; see the Paying for School page for more details.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We believe cost should not be a barrier to accessing higher education, even for online programs. Financial aid and scholarships are available for many students. Please see the Paying for School page for additional information and links to campus financial aid resources.

Military and Veteran Services

Our programs are an ideal way for military, veterans, and dependents to advance education with military advisers and staff on each campus, flexible deployment and activation policies, and generous acceptance of transfer credits. Visit our Prospective Student page and explore what the University of Nebraska offers.

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