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Home > Department of Midwifery > Prerequisites > MS in Midwifery

Prerequisites:
Master of Science in Midwifery

Complete these prerequisites if you DO already have a bachelor’s degree

• Psychology	3 quarter credits
• Introductory Nutrition	3 quarter credits
• General Biology w/ lab	4 quarter credits
• *General Chemistry w/ lab	3 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

* One 4 credit survey level class that covers inorganic chemistry and includes a lab component. Intended for students in allied health majors.

Click here for a pdf to track your prerequisites.