Master of Health Sciences – Maternal and Child Health Degree Help Shape Health Outcomes for Mothers and Children
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Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Dates: May 18, 2026 | June 29, 2026 | August 24, 2026
Available Summer 2026
Work Toward Improving Maternal and Child Health Systems and Programs with a Master of Health Sciences Degree
Are you interested in supporting the health of mothers, children, and infants? Do you want to explore how research, policy, and effective leadership can influence maternal and child health outcomes? Liberty University’s online Master of Health Sciences (MHS) – Maternal and Child Health gives you an opportunity to examine these topics through a scientifically grounded approach that emphasizes the dignity and worth of every individual.
Through this master’s degree, you can explore the various policies, programs, and ethical considerations that shape maternal and child health at the local, national, and global levels. Our goal is to help equip you to address health disparities and moral dilemmas that often arise in the field of health sciences. Additionally, you can work to develop management skills that may be useful in public health organizations, nonprofits, or health-focused agencies serving mothers and children.
If you’re interested in health education, advocacy, program coordination, or research, earning a master’s in maternal and child health degree can be a beneficial next step in your professional journey. We’re excited to come alongside you as you further your education and prepare to use your skills to help women, children, and families receive the care they need. Partner with us and see how you can make a difference in the lives of those around you!
For students enrolling today, who are placed on the current academic year’s degree completion plan, the officially conferred degree name will be Master of Health Sciences (MHS) – Maternal and Child Health. Degree details, including name, may be subject to change between academic terms.
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Why Choose a Master’s in Maternal and Child Health Degree?
Our MHS in Maternal and Child Health degree seeks to promote active, engaged learning in a convenient format. You can prepare to solve real-world challenges as you complete research projects, case studies, discussion boards, and more. The best part? It’s 100% online! This means you can pursue your goal of earning a master’s degree while continuing to balance work, family, and community responsibilities.
By enrolling at Liberty, you won’t have to choose between flexibility and quality. Liberty is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), demonstrating our commitment to academic excellence. Not only that, but we also care deeply about providing an ethical approach to education. Within this Master of Health Sciences degree, you’ll be encouraged to consider how values, responsibility, and respect for human dignity intersect with health policy, programs, and systems. That way, you can prepare for thoughtful leadership and purposeful engagement with complex health issues.
Additionally, you’ll study under faculty members who bring real-world experience and scholarly insight into the virtual learning environment. Their instruction highlights current research, evolving public health practices, and pressing maternal and child health concerns. Through faculty feedback and academic mentorship, you can strengthen your understanding of health sciences while exploring how theory and practice come together in community and population-based settings.
What Will You Study in a Child and Maternal Health Master’s Program?
If you’re looking for a child and maternal health education program that offers a well-rounded skill set applicable to many fields, we have just what you need. Our MHS in Maternal and Child Health degree includes a core set of graduate courses designed to support advanced study in health sciences. You’ll dive into health research literacy, grant acquisition and management, politics and health policy, population health ethics, and health leadership. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to round out your core studies by choosing an elective course that interests you.
Within the maternal and child health specialization, you’ll focus more directly on health challenges related to mothers and children. This portion of the program provides an in-depth look at health sciences literature as it relates to maternal and child health. In addition, you’ll examine issues such as violence and trafficking prevention so you can become equipped to support individuals who have suffered through dangerous and exploitative situations.
Courses in policy, advocacy, leadership, and legal issues can help you further prepare to influence health outcomes and stand up for those in need. You’ll also complete another elective course, allowing you to further customize your degree. Electives provide an invaluable opportunity to diversify your knowledge and tailor your education to fit your unique goals.
Your degree will culminate with a health sciences capstone course, which gives you the chance to apply the research skills you’ve gained throughout the program. In this course, you’ll evaluate health sciences literature and develop a capstone paper that demonstrates your understanding of a chosen topic. In doing so, you can showcase what you’ve learned and prepare to turn your knowledge into practice as you address real-world issues in the field of health sciences.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Community health program manager
- Global maternal and child health program assistant
- Health educator
- Health promotion specialist
- Health services administrator
- Maternal and child health policy analyst
- Maternal and child health program coordinator
- Maternal and child health researcher
Featured Courses
- MACH 620 – Maternal and Child Health
- MACH 622 – Violence and Trafficking Prevention
- MACH 623 – Policy and Advocacy
- MACH 624 – Administration, Leadership, and Legal Issues
Course guides coming soon
Course Format
We offer both 8-week and full-semester sub-terms each semester. While many online courses can be taken in the 8-week format, some programs require courses that must be taken in the full-semester term. Some courses may require additional approvals or information prior to registration.
In addition to these formats, some courses may be required to be taken in intensive or alternative formats, which may include scheduled meeting times, travel to campus, or required login sessions.
You can view specific sub-term offerings and requirements in the Course Registration Tool.
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Health Sciences.
- View the Graduate Health Sciences Course Guides (login required).
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| Graduate Full Time | $580/Credit |
|---|---|
| Graduate Part Time | $645/Credit |
| Military Graduate | $290/Credit |
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Our Master of Health Sciences Degree Program
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.
Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses Policy
Please see the Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses Policy page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
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Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Not applicable to certificates.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions About Child and Maternal Health Education Programs
What is a maternal and child health program?
A maternal and child health degree is designed for professionals who want to focus their studies on the well-being of mothers, infants, and children. In this type of degree, you can explore pressing health challenges from the perspective of politics, policy, ethics, and advocacy. Rather than emphasizing direct clinical care, the focus is on understanding how broader social, environmental, and systemic factors can shape health outcomes.
The term “maternal and child health program” can also refer to specific services and public health initiatives that seek to foster the health of women, children, and families. The goal of these programs is to create positive health outcomes through resources and efforts such as education, community-based support, and care coordination. That way, women and children can get the help they need to thrive.
What can you do with a master’s in maternal and child health?
With a master’s in maternal and child health, you may be able to apply your studies to roles in public health agencies, nonprofit organizations, or community-based programs that serve mothers and children. Depending on your background and interests, you could explore work related to health education, program coordination, advocacy, policy support, or research assistance. Other settings where you could potentially pursue job opportunities include private agencies, hospitals, outpatient care facilities, and doctors’ offices.
Is a master’s in health science worth it?
Earning a Master of Health Sciences degree can be a great next step if you’re looking to expand your understanding of the field, pursue new career opportunities, or prepare for future doctoral study. Additionally, completing a master’s program allows you to dive deeper into important research concepts and methodologies so you can become better equipped to contribute to the body of knowledge in your field.
Another important thing to consider is the outlook for the future of health sciences careers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the demand for medical and health services managers is projected to grow 23% from 2024 to 2034 – much faster than average.*
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Medical and Health Services Managers (viewed online Feb. 18, 2026). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
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