Midwifery Program: Admissions Criteria
Forms
Direct Entry
Advanced Certificate, Midwifery (Code 0964)
Master of Science, Midwifery (Code 0967)
Admission Criteria
Both programs are Direct Entry.
- A Baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a CHEA regionally accredited college/university
- A minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- A grade of “C” or better in the following prerequisite courses:
| Subject |
|
| Anatomy & Physiology with labs |
2 semesters |
| General Biology |
1 course |
| Microbiology |
1 course |
| General Chemistry |
1 course |
| Pathophysiology |
1 course |
| Nutrition |
1 course |
| Sociology |
1 course |
| General Psychology |
1 course |
Life Span* or
Developmental Psychology |
1 course |
| Statistics |
1 course |
*More than one course may be required to fulfill this requirement
Options for Registered Nurses
Advanced Certificate Midwifery (Code 0965)
Master of Science, Midwifery (Code 0968)
Admission Criteria
- A Baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a CHEA regionally accredited college/university.
- A valid, current registered nurse license.
- A minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Options for Midwives
Master of Science, Nurse-Midwifery (Code 0969)
Admission Criteria
- A Baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a CHEA regionally accredited college/university.
- Graduate of an accredited midwifery education program (CNM, GNM).
- A minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
