Midwifery & Women's Health Programs

We think differently and envision a bold future for midwifery

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We promote the art and science of midwifery through education, practice, advocacy and research to improve lives.

Our faculty exemplify the midwifery hallmarks of respect, self-determination and inclusivity. Our active learning strategies support a rigorous graduate education based on depth of discussion in live seminars and online forums.

Choose Your Program

We offer a flexible, online option for masters and doctoral programs in Midwifery. You will graduate ready to practice safe and excellent Midwifery care in a variety of settings to patients with diverse backgrounds and individual needs.

Midwifery, Doctorate: This 3-year, part-time program is designed to develop leadership skills for mid-career midwives.
Midwifery, MS: The curriculum can be completed in a 2-year accelerated format or 3-year format. In either format, the final four semesters, which are the clinical rotation portion, are full-time.
Midwifery, MS Completion: This program allows the practicing midwife, Board Certified by the AMCB to validate and expand the professional competencies and skills needed for today’s health care environment.)
Midwifery, Post-Graduate Certificate: This option is for individuals who already have a master's or doctoral degree in a health-related discipline from a regionally accredited program and are looking to expand their knowledge with a certification in Midwifery.
Midwifery, Refresher Program: This program is for Certified Midwives (CNM/CMs) who have previously been or are currently AMCB certified, but have been out of clinical practice and are looking to refresh their knowledge and skills in anticipation of re-entry to clinical midwifery practice.

Highlights

As an adult learner, you take charge of your education through distance learning, with our guidance and support.
Our Problem Based Learning tutorials organize small student groups with one faculty member to discuss specific, real-world clinical scenarios that explore physiology, sociology and the art and science of midwifery practice.
Our faculty bring expertise from specialty areas including respectful maternity care, immigrant health, group prenatal care and digital health.

What Our Graduates Are Saying

“By completing my doctorate in midwifery from Jefferson, my new knowledge has allowed me to advocate and work towards more accessible high-quality midwifery care in my community and state. I started implementing my course work into my everyday clinical care from day one. My midwife brain was forever expanded and changed for the better. The best part of my time at Jefferson was being able to connect and learn from and with exceptional midwives from across the country. I was able to make lifelong friendships while also expanding my knowledge of the midwifery profession.”
—Dr. Emily C. McGahey, Doctor of Midwifery graduate

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