MPH – Maternal and Child Health 2026-2027
UNT Health
MPH – Maternal and Child Health Concentration
The Master of Public Health program develops practice-ready effective public health professionals equipped to address complex health challenges among a myriad of populations. The program delivers interdisciplinary training in designing, implementing, and evaluating public health services; equips individuals to identify and assess the social, economic, cultural, and environmental determinants of population health; and strengthens the expertise required to shape policies that promote healthy behaviors and support community well-being. Graduates from UNT Health contribute meaningfully across a wide range of organizations and agencies dedicated to promoting and protecting health in human populations.
Cohort Model: The MPH program moves participants through an integrated cohort experience that builds a strong, collaborative professional network.
The following degree plan presents the Maternal and Child Health Concentration.
Students in the Maternal and Child Health concentration are trained to evaluate key determinants of maternal and child health, and apply a range of strategies such as program planning, program evaluation, epidemiologic methods, research methods, and policy analysis to improve the health of families and children at local, state, national, and global levels.
Students in this concentration are admitted during one cycle per year. Admitted students begin each Fall as a cohort and progress through 48 semester credit hours of required coursework across five consecutive semesters. Each semester, students enroll in up to 12 SCH and engage in structured professional development sessions to guide their career development. Courses and professional development activities are offered Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., ensuring consistent access to instruction, mentoring, and applied learning opportunities.
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Maternal and Child Health Courses |
Credit Hours per Term |
Total Cumulative Hours |
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Semester 1: Fall Semester |
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BACH 5300: Theoretical and Practice Foundations of Population & Community |
3 |
3 |
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BIOS 5300: Principles of Biostatistics |
3 |
6 |
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EPID 5300: Principles of Epidemiology |
3 |
9 |
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HMAP 5300: Introduction to Health Management and Policy |
3 |
12 |
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Semester 2: Spring Semester |
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EOHS 5300: Environmental Determinants of Health I |
3 |
15 |
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BACH 5314: Research and Applied Methods |
3 |
18 |
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MACH 5330: Foundations in Maternal and Child Health |
3 |
21 |
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BACH 5335: Program Planning, Assessment & Evaluation |
3 |
24 |
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Semester 3: Summer Semester |
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Elective – CPH course, requires advisor approval |
3 |
27 |
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PHED 5100: MPH Practice Experience Scope of Work |
1 |
28 |
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PHED 5000: CPH Comprehensive Examination |
0 |
28 |
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Semester 4: Fall Semester |
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PHED 5101: Practice-Based Capstone – Integrative Learning Experience |
1 |
29 |
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MACH 5335: Women and Reproductive Health: A Public Health Approach |
3 |
32 |
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BACH 5330: Communication and Health Literacy |
3 |
35 |
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Elective – CPH course; requires advisor approval |
3 |
38 |
| Semester 5: Spring Semester |
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| MACH 5336: Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology |
3 |
41 |
| Elective – CPH course; requires advisor approval |
3 |
44 |
| Elective – CPH course; requires advisor approval |
3 |
45 |
| PHED 5102: Final Applied Practice Experience |
1 |
48 |
If you have any questions about the MPH Maternal and Child Health coursework, please contact the Office of Student and Academic Services at either 817-735-0489 or cph@unthealth.edu.