380.624.01
Maternal and Child Health Legislation and Programs

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 1:30 - 3:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Cynthia Minkovitz
Contact Name
Cynthia Minkovitz
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
Analyzes the structure, organization, administration and management of social and health service programs serving the maternal and child health populations. Lectures, discussions, and analysis of current research and practice present the goals and impact of national programs such as Title V MCH/CSHCN, Medicaid/CHIP, Head Start, Family Planning, WIC/Nutrition, community/migrant health centers, child welfare, and of privately sponsored programs.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Compare the organization, structure and function of health care, public health, and regulatory systems that provides services for women, children, and adolescents with a special focus on the public sector that serves low income populations in the United States and in developing countries
  2. Explain how historical forces, philosophy and values have shaped maternal and child health services
  3. Identify the core functions of public health and the 10 Essential Services as they relate to maternal and child health
  4. Assess the extent to which the policies and programs embedded in United States federal legislation promote the health of maternal and child health populations
  5. Apply strategies to influence the legislative, budget, and administrative processes at the federal, state, regional, and community levels
  6. Discuss multiple dimensions of policy design, implementation and evaluation of maternal and child health programs, including the roles of ethics and evidence
  7. Propose strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships for influencing maternal and child health outcomes
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 6% Discussion Board
  • 24% LiveTalks
  • 30% Quizzes
  • 40% Written Assignment(s)
Instructor Consent
No consent required