Master of Science Program of Study
All students must hold an American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, take a basic fetal monitoring course with examination and must hold current certification in neonatal resuscitation (AAP/AHA) prior to taking NRMW 5404 Intrapartum.
First Year
Fall
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NRMW 5410 | Essentials of Midwifery Management | 2 |
| NRMW 5116 | Advanced Pathophysiology & Primary Care | 3 |
| NRMW 5408 | Advanced Comprehensive Health Assessment | 3 |
| MIDW 4001 | Basis Health Skills | 3* |
| Total Credits | 8-11 * |
Spring
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NRMW 5214 | Antepartum Care, Didactic | 1.5 |
| NRMW 5212 | Reproductive and Sexual Health , Didactic | 1.5 |
| NRMW 5209 | Antepartum Complications | 1.5 |
| NRMW 5402 | Research Methods | 4 |
| NRMW 5205 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 11.5 |
Summer
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NRMW 5215 | Antepartum Care, Clinical | 1.5 |
| NRMW 5213 | Reproductive & Sexual Health, Clinical | 1.5 |
| NRMW 5208 | Clinical Practicum in Primary Care | 1 |
| NRMW 5309 | Pre-Existing Conditions Complicating Pregnancy | 1.5 |
| NRMW 5407 | Educational Theories, Philosophies, and Practices for Didactic and Clinical Teaching | 3 |
| Total Credits | 8.5 |
Second Year
Fall
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NRMW 5106 | Neonatology, Didactic | 2 |
| NRMW 5118 | Postpartum Care, Didactic | 2 |
| NRMW 5409 | Perinatal Complications | 1.5 |
| NRMW 5120 | Intrapartum Care, Didactic | 2.5 |
| Total Credits | 8 |
Spring
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NRMW 5107 | Neonatology, Clinical | 1 |
| NRMW 5119 | Postpartum Care, Clinical | 0.5 |
| NRMW 5121 | Intrapartum Care, Clinical | 3 |
| NRMW 5403 | Health Care Policy and Community Assessment | 3 |
| NRMW 5017 | Professional Issues, Leadership and Social Justice in Midwifery | 3 |
| Total Credits | 10.5 |
Summer
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
| NRMW 5122 | Preparation for Midwifery Practice | 1 |
| NRMW 5405 | Integration of Clinical Studies | 4 |
| NRMW 5700 | Independent Study (Elective) | 1# |
| Total Credits | 5-6 |
Total Credit Allocation for the Program:
40 / 44*#
* 3 credits of supplemental course for Direct-Entry Midwifery Track. This course, or equivalent, is required only of direct entry students. The credits for this course are undergraduate level credits and are not included in the number required for the Advanced Certificate or Master's Degree.
# A 1-3 credit independent study (NRMW 5700) may be taken as an elective in either or both of the first two summer semesters with faculty permission. Credits for these courses are not included in the number required for the Advanced Certificate or Master's Degree.