BSM Program

Bachelor 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 BSM is a one-year equivalent, which can be completed from 1 to 5 years.

Semester Credit Hours: 146.75

Prerequisites:

  • College-recognized state or national midwifery license or certification: 94.75credits

PLUS

  • Exploring Statistics: 3 credits
  • Midwifery Literature and Art: 3 credits
  • Analytical Writing: 4 credits
  • Fundamentals of Elementary Math: 3 credits
  • (or the equivalent of these,to be evaluated by the College)

OR

  • Associate Degree from the College: 107.75 credits

Course Requirements:

  • MW 480: 1 additional clinical year past licensing or certification to include 10 births mentored by preceptor: 24 credits
  • Thesis based on a clinical research project: 15 credits, (BSM Research Guidelines)
  • Total Credit hours:146.75

Please note: Prerequisites may be completed concurrently with NCM coursework. Video courses are available for rental from the College; the cost of these rentals is more than that of a course taken at your local community college, but may be helpful to those in rural areas without access to a local college.

Student Evaluation

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

Important Notes: The Thesis must be pre-approved by the College Faculty Board and carried out in a clinical setting under the supervision of an approved preceptor.

A midwife who already has a Bachelor of Science Degree in another field may apply directly to the Master of Science in Midwifery Program. A midwife who already has a Master of Science Degree 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 BSM preceptor:

  • Licensed Midwives or Certified Midwives
    • Must have a BA or BS degree.
    • Must have a License issued in the state where the practice is located or local or national certification
    • Must have had one year of experience since licensing or certification.
  • Certified Nurse Midwives
    • Must have a BA or BS degree.
    • Must have had one year of experience since certification.
  • Physician Assistant Midwives
    • Must have a BA or BS degree.
    • Must have had one year of experience since licensing.
  • Licensed Physicians practicing obstetrics
    • Must have had one year of experience since licensing.

The preceptor must hold at least the academic credential sought by the midwifery student. In addition, in accordance with the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council Standards, the Bachelor Degree student must have one (or more) preceptor(s) registered with the College who must be able to provide the student with the opportunity to obtain the clinical skills and experiences required for attainment of the Certified Professional Midwifery credential available from the North American Registry of Midwives, including the supervision in homes or other out-of-hospital settings.

Apply Today!

Students and Preceptors apply as a team:

"Click" to download forms:

NCM Student Handbook and Catalog 2007-2008

BSM Student Application:
BSM Application Instructions
BSM Preceptor Application:
Clinical Facility Application-required for preceptor Applications :
Clinical Facility Diagram Form
Oversight Form

 

 

 

 
 

 
 

The National College of Midwifery is accredited by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council: P.O. Box 984 La Conner, WA 98257
Phone: 360-466-2080 Fax: 480.907.2936 info@meacschools.org

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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Last Updated 8/5/08