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.

Scholars Program
The MCH Scholars Program is for current USC Arnold School of Public Health doctoral students who wish to gain funding for research projects that are maternal and child health focused.

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
Emily Farrell selected as Outstanding Epidemiology Master’s Student
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is proud to announce the recipients of their 2023 Student Awards. These four students were selected for their outstanding performance both academically and outside the...
Epidemiology graduate joins Rural and Minority Health Research Center
The Center's work aligns perfectly with Emma Boswell's passion for maternal and child health, particularly adverse childhood experiences, social determinants of health, rural health, social emotional health and early...
Healthy Start program improves health behaviors, practices according to new research
Arnold School researchers have partnered with collaborators at Prisma Health to evaluate the effects of the Midlands Healthy Start program.