Public Health (Dr.PH.) - Maternal and Child Health
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2026 through summer 2027. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| Core Foundation Courses | ||
| PCHR 700 | Introduction to the Foundations of Public Health 1 | 0-2 |
| PCHR 710 | Program Planning and Implementation in Public Health | 3 |
| PCHR 712 | Foundations of Public Health Leadership and Management | 3 |
| PCHR 714 | Quantitative Research Methods in Public Health Practice 2 | 3 |
| PCHR 716 | Qualitative and Mixed Research Methods in Public Health Practice 2 | 3 |
| PCHR 718 | Public Health Policy , Advocacy, and Ethics | 3 |
| PCHR 720 | Health Communications and Workforce Development | 3 |
| PCHR 722 | Pedagogical Methods and Practice for Public Health Leaders and Practitioners | 2 |
| PCHR 724 | Community Needs Assessment and Systems Analysis | 3 |
| Gate Courses | ||
| PHGT 701 | Doctor of Public Health Orientation | 0 |
| PHGT 702 | Public Health Essay | 0 |
| PHGT 703 | Public Health Portfolio | 0 |
| PHGT 704 | Doctor of Public Health Competency Exam | 0 |
| Seminar Courses | ||
| PCHR 792 | Public Health Seminar I | 1 |
| PCHR 793 | Public Health Seminar II | 1 |
| PCHR 794 | Public Health Seminar III | 1 |
| Practicum Course | ||
| PCHR 998 | Doctor of Public Health Practicum | 3 |
| Dissertation Courses | ||
| PCHR 987 | Dissertation I | 5 |
| PCHR 988 | Dissertation II | 5 |
| PCHR 989 | Dissertation III | 5 |
| PCHR 990 | Dissertation Defense | 0 |
| Total Hours | 44-46 | |
- 1
PCHR 700 will only be taken by students from a non-CEPH accredited MPH program.
- 2
PCHR 714 and PCHR 716 requires a graduate level Biostatistics and Research methods in Public Health course as a pre-requisite. HLTH 501 and HLTH 511 will meet this requirement, if needed.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal and Child Health Cognate | ||
| PCHR 810 | Foundations of Maternal and Child Health | 3 |
| PCHR 812 | Women and Children Health Policy | 3 |
| PCHR 814 | Maternal and Child Nutrition | 3 |
| PCHR 816 | Reproductive Health | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 56 hours
- A maximum of 50% of a post-graduate and doctoral degree may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 3.0 GPA
- No grades lower than B- may be applied to the degree
- Degree must be completed within 5 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Residential Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| PCHR 700 | Introduction to the Foundations of Public Health 1 | 0-2 |
| PCHR 710 | Program Planning and Implementation in Public Health | 3 |
| PCHR 712 | Foundations of Public Health Leadership and Management | 3 |
| PCHR 718 | Public Health Policy , Advocacy, and Ethics | 3 |
| PHGT 701 | Doctor of Public Health Orientation | 0 |
| Hours | 9-11 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PCHR 714 | Quantitative Research Methods in Public Health Practice 2 | 3 |
| PCHR 716 | Qualitative and Mixed Research Methods in Public Health Practice 2 | 3 |
| PCHR 792 | Public Health Seminar I | 1 |
| PCHR 810 | Foundations of Maternal and Child Health | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| PCHR 720 | Health Communications and Workforce Development | 3 |
| PCHR 722 | Pedagogical Methods and Practice for Public Health Leaders and Practitioners | 2 |
| PCHR 724 | Community Needs Assessment and Systems Analysis | 3 |
| PCHR 793 | Public Health Seminar II | 1 |
| PCHR 812 | Women and Children Health Policy | 3 |
| PHGT 702 | Public Health Essay | 0 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| PCHR 794 | Public Health Seminar III | 1 |
| PCHR 814 | Maternal and Child Nutrition | 3 |
| PCHR 816 | Reproductive Health | 3 |
| PCHR 987 | Dissertation I | 5 |
| PHGT 703 | Public Health Portfolio | 0 |
| PHGT 704 | Doctor of Public Health Competency Exam | 0 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fifth Semester | ||
| PCHR 988 | Dissertation II | 5 |
| PCHR 998 | Doctor of Public Health Practicum | 3 |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| PCHR 989 | Dissertation III | 5 |
| PCHR 990 | Dissertation Defense | 0 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Total Hours | 56-58 | |