M.S. in Midwifery Online Degree Information

	M.S. in Midwifery
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Degree Title:	M.S. in Midwifery
College:	Philadelphia University
Description:	Philadelphia University is the first school in the U.S. to offer a Master of Science program in Midwifery. This program was designed as a distance-learning program to build upon previous midwifery education and practice. Midwives must be prepared for evidence-based practice, requiring increasingly sophisticated skills in the analysis of knowledge and practice. Today's midwife supports practice with research, respecting both the art and science of midwifery. Changes in the health care environment require midwives to be better informed and to negotiate important changes to improve midwifery care and the health care of women and families. Certified nurse-midwife or certified midwives will gain the additional knowledge and skills needed for today's health care environment. State-of-the-art communication technology, coupled with the professional expertise of an accomplished and caring faculty, will maximize your individual educational experience. You can remain in your own community as you work toward completing your master's degree in just 12 months.

Accreditation:	Philadelphia University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with minimum 3.0 GPA; completion of (or current enrollment) in ACNM accredited nurse-midwifery/midwifery program (with min. 3.0 GPA); and completion of a three-credit statistics course required. Standardized test scores (GRE or MAT) recommended but not required.
Number of Start Dates:	4
Course Length (Weeks):	12

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Address:
School House Lane & Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Courses are offered in four 12-week semesters per year. Start dates are in August, November, February, and May.

Average Cost per Credit:
Tuition is $746 per credit for the Disaster Medicine and Management program and $698 per credit for the Midwifery program. The estimated cost for books and supplies per course is $125.

Credit-earning Options:
Transfer credits are accepted.

Delivery Format: (?)
BlackBoard® course-management system with a variety of teaching modalities including PowerPoint, asynchronous discussion boards, chat rooms, reading assignments, research papers, online journals and testing.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I

Technical Requirements:
Computer with Windows OS (Windows 2000, Windows XP or above); audio (sound card); high-speed Internet; MS Office (Word and PowerPoint), and a microphone.

Loans Offered:
Loans are available to students enrolled for at least five credit hours per semester. You may borrow up to $18,500 per academic year. The total amount outstanding that you may borrow for is $65,500.

Registration Details:
Admissions and registration occurs on a rolling basis.