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
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...
Big data may unveil the impacts of extreme weather events on child health and development in the U.S.
Using a second National Institutes of Health grant awarded this year, health promotion, education, and behavior assistant professor Leila Larson will examine the factors influencing childhood development...
New study is first to combine three proven strategies for improving early childhood development
Leila Larson has been awarded nearly three million dollars from the National Institutes of Health to lead a five-year study aimed at improving childhood health and development. The health promotion, education, and...