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
USC- Center for Teaching Excellence, Outstanding Teaching Award for Graduate Instructors: Taylor Berrier
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is proud to announce the recipients of their 2025 Student Awards. These students were selected for their outstanding performance both academically and in their clinical...
Outstanding Student for the PhD in Exercise Science: Hannah Parker
The Department of Exercise Science has selected students from among those nominated by faculty members, to receive the 2025 Outstanding Exercise Science Student Awards. This year’s winners were chosen for their academic...
Epidemiology graduate to join Center for Applied Research and Evaluation
A first-generation college student, Adrienne Parkinson calls her educational journey deeply personal and incredibly rewarding. With a long-time interest in disease prevention and management, she began her studies with a...


