Public Health Global Health with Maternal and Child Health - Loma Linda University

Public Health Global Health with Maternal and Child Health from Loma Linda University is a Campus Master Maternal and Child Health degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Purpose The purpose of this combined degree is to prepare both global and maternal and child health majors with the skills and competencies needed to function as public health professionals, nationally and internationally. The proposed program combines the core public health courses, core maternal and child health courses, core global health courses, and a set of units to make up a total of 68 units. The program covers national and global maternal and child health policies, programs and problems, program planning and evaluation, and a number of other pertinent areas of preparation. Graduates from this 68-unit program may be able to function in a variety of settings, both public and private. Graduates from this program will also be able to serve in the Peace Corps at a higher professional level. Objectives To train public health professionals capable of planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating maternal and child health programs nationally and globally. To train public health professionals who understand national and international health policies and programs that impact positively or negatively on maternal and child health issues. To train public health professionals to advocate for policies to improve maternal and child health . To train public health professionals capable of writing proposals to fund maternal and child health programs locally and internationally. To incorporate health education in all facets of maternal and child programs. To promote the academic preparation of public health professionals. To prepare competent global maternal and child health specialists. To collaborate with other organizations in developing and conducting research that addresses maternal and child health issues globally. Learner Outcomes At the end of this degree program graduates should be able to: Apply public health research and management tools to the organization, design, implementation, and evaluation of maternal-child health programs in public health settings. Assess capacity, systems, and resources. Plan and evaluate community-based programs. Contribute to the development of public health policy and action agendas in maternal and child health. Manage programs and promote collaborations between sectors. Advocate for social justice. Communicate health and nutrition issues affecting mothers and children to a wide variety of stakeholders in varying cultural settings. View more details on Loma Linda University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Maternal and Child Health courses.