Overview: Thomas Jefferson University – Midwifery Institute
Programs Offered: Midwifery
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
Thomas Jefferson University – Midwifery Institute Online Nurse Midwifery Programs
Master of Science in Midwifery
Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Nurse MidwiferyDegree Type: MSN (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with two on-campus visits with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.philau.edu
Program RequirementsClinical 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 graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 2 (throughout entire program)
Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Full-time and Part-timeProgram Length: Full-time: program can be completed in 2 years; Part-time: program can be completed in 3 yearsProgram Start Date: Fall and Spring admissionNumber of Terms: Full-time: 6 semesters; Part-time: 9 semesters
Requirements and TuitionApplication 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 recommendedGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: GRE scores or an academic writing sample requiredTuition: ~$57,970 + feesCost 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 OverviewProgram Specialty: Nurse MidwiferyDegree Type: Post-MSN Certificate New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with two on-campus visits with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.philau.edu
Program RequirementsClinical 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 graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 2 (throughout entire program)
Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Full-time and Part-timeProgram Length: Program can be completed in 2 yearsProgram Start Date: Fall and Spring admissionNumber of Terms: 6 semesters
Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: MSN required; current RN license; one year of relevant work experience is strongly recommendedGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: GRE scores or an academic writing sample requiredTuition: ~$46,750 + feesCost 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