Program of Study: Midwifery
Program Requirements
The 50/59 credits required for your degree are listed below. This
Program of Study form reflects the curricular requirements listed on
the College of Nursing website. Students
are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the website, the
SUNY Downstate
Medical Center Student Handbook and
the individual program student manual.
Submit evidence of certification in Neonatal Resuscitation to the
Midwifery course instructor (Advisor's Initials/Date) during
enrollment in NRMW 5104, Neonatology.
Transfer Courses
Please refer to the Student Handbook for
specific information and guidelines regarding the award of transfer
credit.
Courses
| Year One: Fall Semester
Courses |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MIDW 4001 * |
Basic Health Skills |
3 * |
| NRMW 5108 |
Primary Health Care of Women |
3 |
| NRMW 5112 |
Physical Assessment of Women (Didactic) |
1 |
| NRMW 5113 |
Physical Assessment of Women (Clinical) |
1 |
| NRMW 5114 |
Pelvic Assessment of Women (Didactic) |
0.5 |
| NRMW 5115 |
Pelvic Assessment of Women (Clinical) |
0.5 |
| NRMW 5205 |
Pharmacology |
3 |
| NRMW 5401 |
Research I |
3 |
| |
|
12 or 15 * |
| Year One: Spring Semester
Courses |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MIDW 4002 * |
Integrated
Medical Sciences I |
3 * |
| NRMW 5009 |
Obstetric Pharmacotherapeutics |
1 |
| NRMW 5010 |
Prof. Issues & Leadership in
Midwifery |
3 |
| NRMW 5202 |
Antepartum Care |
4 |
| NRMW 5203 |
Well Woman Gynecology |
3 |
| NRMW 5402 |
Research II |
3 |
| |
|
14 or 17 * |
| Year One: Summer Semester
Courses |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| NRMW 5302 |
International
Women’s Health Policy ** |
3 |
| NRMW 5700 |
Independent Study (Elective) |
1-3 |
| |
|
3–6 |
| Year Two: Fall Semester
Courses |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| NRMW 5104 |
Neonatology |
3 |
| NRMW 5105 |
Postpartum Care |
1 |
| NRMW 5204 |
Intrapartum Care |
6 |
| NRMW 5407 |
Introduction to Teaching |
3 |
| |
|
13 |
| Year Two: Spring Semester
Courses |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MIDW 4003 * |
Integrated Medical Sciences II |
3 * |
| NRMW 5208 |
Clinical Practicum in Primary Care |
1 |
| NRMW 5403 |
Health Care Policy & Community Assessment ** |
3 |
| NRMW 5406 |
Medical and Obstetrical
Complications |
3 |
| |
|
7 or 10 * |
| Year Two: Summer Semester Courses |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| NRMW 5405 |
Integration
of Clinical Studies |
4 |
| |
|
|
| |
Total Credits Required |
50/59 * |
* 9 credits of supplemental courses for the Direct-Entry Midwifery Track
** Either course may be taken to fulfill the MS requirement.
