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Prerequisites

Please note our updated prerequisite requirements. These prerequisites reflect the requirements for our anticipated Masters of Science in Midwifery that is pending approval from the regional accreditors.

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 - 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

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

Complete these prerequisites if you DON’T already have a bachelor’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.

For those working on the undergraduate requirements, you can also download this form to assist you in prerequisite completion. Prerequisite Transfer Form