Overview: Thomas Jefferson University – Midwifery Institute
Degree Types: MSN (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted), Post-MSN Certificate New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)
Accreditation: ACME
Instruction Methods: Program uses primarily asynchronous instruction.Students start the program with a 3 day online orientation to learn more about the learning management system.
Phone Number: (215) 951-2943
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Thomas Jefferson University – Midwifery Institute Online Nurse Midwifery Programs
Master of Science in Midwifery
Program Overview
Program Specialty: Nurse Midwifery
Degree Type: MSN (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted)
Program Structure: Online instruction with two on-campus visits with clinical hours requirements
Website: www.philau.edu
Program Requirements
Clinical Hours Requirements: 700 to 1000 hours needed to graduate (depending on the number of hours it takes to complete the required competencies)
Number of Credits Required: 62 credits needed to graduate
Number of Campus Visits Required: 2 (throughout entire program)
Program Options
Curriculum Options: Full-time and Part-time
Program Length: Full-time: program can be completed in 2 years; Part-time: program can be completed in 3 years
Program Start Date: Fall and Spring admission
Number of Terms: Full-time: 6 semesters; Part-time: 9 semesters
Requirements and Tuition
Application Requirements: BSN or RN plus non-nursing bachelor’s degree required; current RN license; undergraduate statistics course; one year of relevant work experience is strongly recommended
GPA: Minimum GPA 3.0
Standardized Testing: GRE scores or an academic writing sample required
Tuition: ~$57,970 + fees
Cost Per Credit Hour: $935 per credit hour
Eligibility Restrictions: School participates in the SARA agreement – students in both SARA and non-SARA states (CA, FL, MA) should check with an admissions advisor to determine if they accept students from their state of residence
Post Master’s Certificate in Midwifery
Program Overview
Program Specialty: Nurse Midwifery
Degree Type: Post-MSN Certificate New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)
Program Structure: Online instruction with two on-campus visits with clinical hours requirements
Website: www.philau.edu
Program Requirements
Clinical Hours Requirements: 700 to 1000 hours needed to graduate (depending on the number of hours it takes to complete the required competencies)
Number of Credits Required: 50 credits needed to graduate
Number of Campus Visits Required: 2 (throughout entire program)
Program Options
Curriculum Options: Full-time and Part-time
Program Length: Program can be completed in 2 years
Program Start Date: Fall and Spring admission
Number of Terms: 6 semesters
Requirements and Tuition
Application Requirements: MSN required; current RN license; one year of relevant work experience is strongly recommended
GPA: Minimum GPA 3.0
Standardized Testing: GRE scores or an academic writing sample required
Tuition: ~$46,750 + fees
Cost Per Credit Hour: $935 per credit hour
Eligibility Restrictions: School participates in the SARA agreement – students in both SARA and non-SARA states (CA, FL, MA) should check with an admissions advisor to determine if they accept students from their state of residence
