Maternal Child Health (MCH) Catalyst
The USC MCH Catalyst Program resides within the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, and is supported by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). The program’s mission is to:
- Promote MCH education and research
- Inform policy
- Train diverse future leaders to improve the health and well-being of women, children, and families
- Expand the future MCH workforce
Certificate Program
The MCH Certificate of Graduate Studies is for students and professionals interested in increasing their MCH knowledge through curriculum that encompasses 6 core competencies.
Scholar Programs
The MCH Catalyst Program offers funding and training opportunities for Arnold School of Public Health students and faculty engaged in maternal and child health research and practice.
Student Association
The Maternal and Child Health Student Association (MCHSA) is a student-run organization built for undergraduate and graduate students interested in fostering their maternal and child health interests.
MCH Catalyst News
Making fruits and veggies more accessible for South Carolina families
Elizabeth Adams always planned to be a pediatrician. She loved working with kids and envisioned a medical career supporting families and children. Then, as an undergraduate student, Adams started learning more about...
Maternal and Child Health Catalyst program launches two new development opportunities
With renewed support from the Health Resources and Services Administration and matching funds from the Dean’s Office, the Arnold School’s Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Catalyst program is expanding its capacity-building...
Maternal and Child Health Student Association: A Look at the 2024–2025 Academic Year
The Maternal and Child Health Student Association (MCHSA) at the University of South Carolina-Columbia had an exciting and impactful 2024–2025 academic year. Through 12 dynamic events and community partnerships, MCHSA...