MPH Public Health - Maternal and Child Health/Epidemiology Joint Concentration)

Saint Louis University has been designated as a Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Education, Science, and Practice by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). As a Center of Excellence, Saint Louis University’s maternal and child health program aims to strengthen and diversify the maternal and child health workforce through enhanced academic, research, leadership, and practical training, and to equip them to address the complex public health problems unique to women, children, and their families.With an emphasis on social justice, graduates of SLU’s maternal and child health program develop and promote access to improved prenatal care and birth outcomes, particularly in underserved communities where the need is greatest.SLU's strong job placement rates are based largely on its competencies-based training, collaborative faculty and team-based experience. Students in SLU's maternal and child health M.P.H. concentration, are able to: