Program Overview
The MS in Midwifery Completion program from The Midwifery Institute at Jefferson is designed for practicing midwives to validate and expand their skills. Through distance learning, students complete the program in three to four terms, engaging with faculty and classmates through online forums and written assignments. The program emphasizes self-motivation and critical thinking, with a focus on building upon previous midwifery education and practice.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MS in Midwifery Completion program is designed for practicing midwives who are already Board Certified by the AMCB. The program aims to validate and expand the professional competencies and skills needed for today's healthcare environment. It is a distance-learning program that values and builds upon previous midwifery education and practice.
Objectives:
- Validate and expand professional competencies and skills.
- Provide a convenient way to earn a graduate degree.
- Build upon previous midwifery education and practice.
Program Description:
The program is designed for self-motivated and disciplined students. It utilizes state-of-the-art communication technology and the expertise of an accomplished and caring faculty. Students can complete the program by taking one or two courses per term for three to four terms.
- Students submit learning activities electronically.
- Readings and frequent interaction with faculty and classmates complement the electronic courses.
- Experienced faculty members work closely with students and are accessible by email or telephone.
Other:
- The program requires extensive reading of primary source materials in journals.
- The library is accessible remotely by students.
- Students use the written word to express themselves electronically in discussions in the virtual seminar room, in communicating through emails, and in the preparation of learning activities.
- Students are expected to demonstrate their ability to think and write critically.
- Students must show proof of coverage for malpractice liability prior to starting clinical rotations.
- Students are responsible for their own medical and dental care while enrolled in the program.
- Students may need to submit to, and be financially responsible for, any reasonable health screening that is required by a clinical agency beyond that required by The Midwifery Institute at Jefferson for admission.
