Master of Health Sciences – Maternal and Child Health Degree Help Shape Health Outcomes for Mothers and Children

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Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Dates: May 18, 2026 | June 29, 2026 | August 24, 2026

Available Summer 2026

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!


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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.


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.

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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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Who May Qualify?

  • Active Duty
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  • 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.