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Home > Department of Midwifery > Prerequisites > MS in Midwifery

Prerequisites:
Combined Bachelor/ Master of Science in Midwifery

Complete these prerequisites if you are in the process of completing a Bacholor’s degree

90 Credits Total

Basic Science and Proficiency Prerequisites

• English Lit or Composition 9 quarter credits
• Public Speaking 3 quarter credits
• Psychology 3 quarter credits
• Introductory Nutrition 3 quarter credits
• General biology w/ lab   (science-major level) 4 quarter credits
• *General Chemistry w/ lab   (science-major level) 4 quarter credits
• Microbiology 4 quarter credits
• Anatomy & Physiology Series 8 quarter credits
• **Intermediate Algebra Required Competency
• Labor Support Course/ Doula   Training (DONA or ALACE approved) – not college course
• Childbirth Educator Training (ICEA or Lamaze approved) – not college course

General Education Requirements (Waived if you have an AA Transfer Degree from a WA State community college)

• Natural Science Courses 12 quarter credits
• Social Science Courses 15 quarter credits
• Humanities Courses 15 quarter credits

Electives (to bring the total to 90 quarter credits)

**Intermediate algebra is not college level and the credits taken will not transfer in toward degree completion.
*One 4 credit survey level class that covers inorganic chemistry and includes a lab component. Intended for students in allied health majors.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying to the BS/MS option, please visit the Transfer Guides Page for more information about what courses will transfer.

Click here for a pdf to track your prerequisites.

 

 

         

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