[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Certificate of Graduate Study” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”EB Garamond||||||||” title_font_size=”50px” background_color=”#466a9f” custom_margin=”-4px|||||” custom_padding=”12px||4px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”284.8px” custom_margin=”-12px||-35px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” content_font_size=”18px” content_link_font=”||||on||||” content_link_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_color=”#73000a” min_height=”48.8px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”25px||25px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Accepting Applications now for Fall 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Deadline for Fall 2026 applications: April 15, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-71px|||||” custom_padding=”16px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-56px|auto|-5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||10px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_font=”EB Garamond|600|||||||” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”Cormorant Garamond|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”50px” header_4_font_size=”26px” header_4_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”||7px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”42px” header_2_font_size_phone=”32px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The MCH Certificate of Graduate Study provides students an opportunity to expand their knowledge and increase their comprehension of mothers, children, and their families to improve their health and well-being. Through course content and mentorship, you will learn about:<\/p>\n You will develop skills necessary to<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/web.asph.sc.edu\/mch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Solutions-for-blended-families-1280×720-1-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”240px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_font=”EB Garamond|600|||||||” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”Cormorant Garamond|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”50px” header_4_font_size=”26px” header_4_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”||7px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”42px” header_2_font_size_phone=”32px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The MCH Certificate of Graduate Study is 15 credit hours. Students are required to take three core courses* (9 credits) and two electives (6 credits), chosen from the approved list based on your interest. Students currently enrolled in another degree program at UofSC may share up to 12 credit hours between both programs. The MCH Graduate Director and your MCH Certificate mentor will assist you in elective course selection and course sequencing.<\/p>\n \u00a0*All core courses are offered in-person only.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_level=”h2″ toggle_font=”EB Garamond||||||||” toggle_font_size=”28px” body_font_size=”16px” text_orientation=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Admissions Requirements ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”on”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Application Requirements ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n If you are an <\/span>epidemiology student and\/or a<\/span>n <\/span>incoming student, contact<\/span> the graduate director for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How to apply ” open=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Current EPID\/BIOS students at USC:<\/strong><\/p>\n Email the MCHC Graduate Director, Dr. Myriam Torres, at torresme@mailbox.sc.edu,<\/a> expressing your interest in applying for the MCH Certificate program.<\/p>\n USC students (not in the EPID\/BIOS department):<\/strong><\/p>\n Complete the “Second Degree-Seeking Application” found <\/span><\/span>here<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/span>under the \u201cRequest Concurrent Enrollment\u201d<\/span><\/span> tab.<\/span><\/p>\n Prospective USC graduate students:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n First, complete the application for the other degree program.<\/span><\/p>\n Then, complete the “Second Degree-Seeking Application” found <\/span><\/span>here<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/span>under the \u201cRequest Concurrent Enrollment\u201d<\/span><\/span> tab.<\/span><\/p>\n Non-USC students who are not seeking another degree program currently:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Complete the application found <\/span><\/span>here<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/span>by clicking on “Apply Now”.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *If you are a former USC student, you can submit a document with the sentence “Please<\/span> <\/span>pull<\/span> <\/span>my<\/span> <\/span>USC<\/span> <\/span>academic<\/span> <\/span>transcript.” in the placement of your transcript submission.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Please email the MCH Certificate Program Coordinator, Olivia Ancrum, at oancrum@mailbox.sc.edu<\/a>,with any questions about the application process.<\/p>\n 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_module_preset=”default” toggle_level=”h2″ toggle_font=”EB Garamond||||||||” toggle_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”16px” text_orientation=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”hidden” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display:none” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Who can apply for the MCH Certificate Program?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n All applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.<\/p>\n We welcome applications from current USC students and individuals outside the university who are interested in additional training in maternal and child health.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can only USC students apply?” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n No. Any <\/span>US citizen or permanent resident with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution is eligible to apply. Current USC <\/span>graduate students are welcome to apply for this program; <\/span>however,<\/span> you<\/span> do not need to be a previous or current USC <\/span>student to apply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What is the minimum number of credit hours I need to take each semester?” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Enrolled program participants must complete a minimum of 3 credits per semester<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How long will it take me to complete this certificate?” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]Students enrolled in the certificate program only can complete the program in two semesters; however, the time to completion is dependent upon the number of credits taken per semester.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How much will this cost me?” open=”off” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font=”|600|||||||”]<\/p>\n Current USC students completing the certificate program will pay the same amount it costs for their regular graduate-level courses according to their program inside USC<\/a>. Students will not pay any extra costs to be admitted or complete the certificate<\/strong>.<\/p>\nOverview<\/h2>\n
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