Capstone: Maternal and Child Health
This course is part of Maternal and Child Health.
This comprehensive capstone course allows students to synthesize and apply knowledge gained from previous maternal and child health courses to address contemporary challenges both nationally and globally. Learners will engage in problem-solving methodologies through four main focus areas: examining the health and well-being of adolescent girls through the Girl Rising case study, exploring the intersection between women's health and economic empowerment, identifying climate change issues affecting maternal and child populations, and analyzing black maternal health in the U.S. Through these practical applications, students will develop essential skills in creating evidence-based interventions, policy solutions, and programmatic approaches. The course culminates in developing a logic model for addressing maternal health disparities. This capstone provides a hands-on opportunity to demonstrate mastery of maternal and child health concepts and prepare for real-world application. Prerequisites include completion of all other courses in the GW MCH MicroMasters program.
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What you'll learn
Analyze the health and well-being needs of adolescent girls globally through evidence-based frameworks
Examine the intersection between women's health and economic empowerment across different contexts
Develop policy and programmatic solutions addressing climate change impacts on maternal and child health
Create evidence-based interventions for improving Black maternal health outcomes in the U.S.
Design comprehensive logic models for public health program planning and evaluation
Synthesize knowledge from multiple disciplines to address complex maternal and child health challenges
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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Graded assignments, exams
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Module Description
This capstone course integrates knowledge from previous courses in the Maternal and Child Health MicroMasters program, focusing on applying theoretical concepts to real-world challenges. The curriculum covers four main areas: examining adolescent girls' health globally through case studies, analyzing the relationship between women's health and economic empowerment, addressing climate change impacts on maternal and child populations, and developing evidence-based interventions for black maternal health in the United States. Students will learn to analyze population needs, identify strengths at individual and community levels, develop logic models for interventions, craft policy solutions, and communicate effectively through various formats including Op-Eds. The course emphasizes practical problem-solving methodologies and requires synthesis of previous coursework to address complex public health challenges.
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Maternal and Child Health
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Instructor
6 Courses
Public Health Scholar Championing Global Maternal and Child Health
Dr. Amita N. Vyas is a Professor at the George Washington University (GW) School of Public Health, where she directs the MPH Maternal and Child Health program and the GW Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health. With a PhD in Population and Family Health Sciences and an MHS in Demography from Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Vyas has dedicated her career to improving the health and well-being of adolescent girls and women globally. As the Founder of the Global India Fund and a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council South Asia Center, she extends her impact beyond academia. Dr. Vyas's contributions to public health education have been recognized with numerous awards, including the GW Bender Teaching Award and the National Delta-Omega Honor Society Award for Innovative Curriculum. Her research focuses on maternal and child health issues both in the U.S. and internationally, bridging academic knowledge with practical interventions. Through her multifaceted roles in teaching, research, and global health initiatives, Dr. Vyas continues to shape the field of maternal and child health, preparing the next generation of public health professionals to address critical challenges in women's and children's health worldwide.
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