MSM Program

Master of Science in Midwifery

 
National College of Midwifery 209 State Road 240, Taos, NM 87571
Tel: (575) 758-8914 Fax: (575) 758-0302

FOR PRACTICING MIDWIVES
Licensed or certified midwives apply directly to our research-based Bachelor, Master or PhD programs. These programs add to the wealth of evidence-based midwifery knowledge. Achieve your professional goals without compromising your practice and family commitments. The MSM is a two-year equivalent, which can be completed from 1 to 5 years.

Graduate Semester Credit Hours: 30

Prerequisites:

•  College–recognized state or national midwifery license or certification

•  B.A. or B.S. including Analytical Writing, Statistics, College level Math, Midwifery Literature and Art.

Please note: Prerequisite courses may be completed concurrently with NCM coursework.

Course Requirements:

  • MW 500 100 births recorded on the MANA Statistics data base: 4 credits
  • MW 520 Development of Policies and Procedures for Clinical Practice: 3 credits
  • MW 540 Analysis of your Community's Maternal Child Health: 3 credits
  • MW 560 Development of a Community Program to Help Mothers/Babies: 3 credits
  • MW 510 Write a story on your community's maternal/child health to publish in your local Newspaper or utilize other media or art project for display in your local library: 3 credits
  • Elective:3 credits. Choose from:
    • Healthcare in Underdeveloped Countries
    • History of Medicine
    • Epidemiology
    • Medical Anthropology
    • Statistics
    • Other (approved by College) Using five reference texts, write a 10 page paper analyzing how the information could be used to improve maternal child health.
  • Master's Thesis: 11 credits

Important Notice: The Master's thesis must be based on a research project pre-approved by the College Faculty Board and carried out under the supervision of an approved preceptor.

  • Publish article based on thesis in a midwifery journal
  • Write an abstract of the research for the College
  • Place a bound copy of the thesis in the College library

Total Graduate Credit Hours: 30 credits

Student Evaluation

Preceptors evaluate academic progress according to the evaluation mechanism they have chosen for each subject and detailed on the submitted syllabi. These mechanisms may include: quizzes, tests, skill evaluations, discussion, project completion, etc.

A midwife who already has a BS or BA Degree in another field may apply directly to the Master of Science in Midwifery Program. A midwife who already has a MS or MA in another field may apply directly to the PhD in Science of Midwifery.

Costs beginning January 1, 2008:

  • Application Fee: $100
  • BSM Administration Fee: $4,900 One-time payment.
  • Accreditation Fees: 3 years of accreditation fees are included in the administration fee.
  • Tuition paid to preceptor: Arranged privately between student and preceptor.

Preceptor Prerequisites -Any of the following can be a MSM preceptor:

  • Licensed Midwives or state Certified Midwives
    • Must have an MS or MA degree.
    • Must have had one year of experience since licensing or certification.
  • Certified Nurse Midwives
    • Must have an MS or MA degree.
    • Must have had one year of experience since certification.
  • Physician Assistant Midwives
    • Must have an MS or MA degree.
    • Must have had one year of experience since licensing.
  • Licensed Physicians with Research Experience
    • Must have had one year of experience since licensing.

The preceptor must hold at least the academic credential sought by the midwifery student.

Apply Today!

Students and Preceptors apply as a team:

"Click" to download forms:
NCM Student Handbook and Catalog 2007-2008

MSM Student Application:

MSM Preceptor Application:
Preceptor Reference Form

 

 

 

 
 

 
 

The National College of Midwifery is accreditated by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council: 20 East Cherry Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-4607. Tel # (+1) 928-214-0997.

The National College of Midwifery is licensed as a Postsecondary Institution by the New Mexico Commission on higher Education, 5301 Central NE, Suite 1500, Albuquerque NM 87108. Tel# 505-841-6611.

 
 
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