Our midwifery program offers various options depending on your educational preparation. Check the brief descriptions below to determine which option would work best for you:
2-Year
Full-Time M.S. in Midwifery Program*
This program is a full-time distance learning program leading to a
Master of Science degree and eligibility to sit for the American Midwifery
Certification Board exam.
Part-Time
3-year M.S. in Midwifery Option*
This is the 2-year full time option spread out across 3
years. The pre-clinical work is spread
out over the first two years, however, the final year does require a full time
commitment.
Certified
Midwife Pathway to the M.S. in Midwifery
This option is for individuals who have completed a bachelor’s
degree and science and social science pre-requisites in a discipline other than
nursing. The masters prepared Certified
Midwife is a pioneering credential and interested applicants are urged to speak
with an admissions counselor to discuss their individual goals and
circumstances.
M.S.
in Midwifery Completion
The MS Completion program in midwifery allows the practicing
certified nurse-midwife or certified midwife to validate and expand the
professional competencies and skills needed for today’s health care
environment. This degree is designed to be customized to include your specific
area of interest: teaching, advanced clinical practice, administration,
international health and or research.
Post-Master’s
Certificate*
The Post-Master's Certificate in Midwifery is available for the
individual who already has a master's degree in a health related
discipline. It includes almost all
elements of the M.S. in Midwifery, however individuals in this option are
exempt from 4 classes.
Refresher Process for Re-entry to Clinical Practice
The re-entry to practice process
(also called a refresher process) is for Certified Nurse-Midwives or Certified
Midwives (CNM/CMs) who have previously been or are currently AMCB certified,
but have been out of clinical practice and are looking to refresh their
knowledge and skills in anticipation of re-entry to clinical midwifery
practice.
*Advanced
Placement Option
This is an option as part of the M.S. in Midwifery and the Post
Master’s Certificate. Qualifying
individuals are nurse practitioners, foreign educated midwives and MEAC-educated,
licensed, and certified professional midwives.
