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Saint Louis University has been designated as a Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Education, Science, and Practice by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). As a Center of Excellence, Saint Louis University鈥檚 maternal and child health program aims to strengthen and diversify the maternal and child health workforce through enhanced academic, research, leadership, and practical training, and to equip them to address the complex public health problems unique to women, children, and their families.

With an emphasis on social justice, graduates of SLU鈥檚 maternal and child health program develop and promote access to improved prenatal care and birth outcomes, particularly in underserved communities where the need is greatest.

Program Highlights

SLU's strong job placement rates are based largely on its competencies-based training, collaborative faculty and team-based experience. Students in SLU's maternal and child health M.P.H. concentration, are able to:

Describe the history and characteristics of health in populations of mothers and children
Communicate clearly to a variety of audiences, e.g., professional, lay, from various cultural and ethnic groups
Use data to identify issues related to the health status of a population of mothers and children
Develop cultural sensitivity
Plan and evaluate maternal and child health policies and programs

Careers

With a concentration in maternal and child health you can improve health delivery systems through advocacy, health education, program development and management and researching best practices.

You鈥檒l find excellent opportunities to work at the local, state, national and international levels in governmental agencies and health departments, health care systems, clinics and a variety of NGOs.

SLU鈥檚 public health graduates are employed at federal, state and local health agencies; consulting firms; consumer advocacy organizations; community-based organizations and health care centers; hospitals; research centers; and universities.

Within the first year of graduation, the vast majority of M.P.H. graduates are beginning their careers, participating in fellowships or furthering their graduate education.