Prerequisites and Open Course Fees

Prerequisites and Open Enrollment Courses:
$115.00 a credit

Birth Doula $375.00 (non credit) (requirement can waived for those who have attended more than eight births.)

INTR 0101 Orientation and Study Success  1 credit

MED 0302  Medical Terminology for Midwives 3 credits

BIOL 0503 Anatomy & Physiology I  5 credits

BIOL 0504 Anatomy & Physiology II  5 credits

Professional Education

B.E.S.T  $175.00

Certificate Programs

Postpartum Doula $300.00

Perinatal Fitness Specialist $450.00

Childbirth Educator   $450.00

Breastfeeding Educator $190.00

Breastfeeding Counselor $760.00

Fees

Application Fee: $35.00
Transcript fee: $10.00 each
Advanced Placement Assessment $150.00
Non-Matriculating student fee: $50.00 per course
Late Fees: All courses paid after the term starts are charged an additional $25.00 per course.
Student ID/Library Fee: $25.00
Enrollment Fee: $150.00

  Midwifery Program Tuition 

Spring 2010 Session

Certificate: $145/credit /$40.00 clinical credit
100 didactic credits/ 68 clinical credits = $17,220.00

Bachelor’s of Science in Midwifery: $145/credit /$40.00 clinical credit. 126 didactic/ 68 clinical = $20,990.00

Please Note: Does not include doula training. If you have not taken it add $300-400.00

Spring session students accepted into the program will get the tuition rate regardless of accreditation, with a rate increase guaranteed not to exceed 5%, until graduation or 2014, whichever is first.

Fall 2010 Session

Certificate:$145/credit /$40.00 clinical credit
100 didactic credits/ 68 clinical credits = $17,220.00

Bachelor’s of Science in Midwifery: $145/credit /$40.00 clinical credit. 126 didactic/ 68 clinical = $20,990.00

Please note. Tuition rates above apply if accreditation is not complete before students are accepted into Fall Session. Once accreditation is complete tuition will rise 25% from prices above.

Additional costs:

Books/Media: Budget about $250-350.00 a term for books or about $2600-3800.00 total, less if you can get used books.

Basic Midwifery Equipment: Starting your second term you will need your own BP cuff, fetascope and basic equipment. $100-500.00

Software and hardware: Depending on your system, there may be upgrades needed. Some courses may require software or hardware. Most of our materials are presented electronically, however if you like to hold paper in your hands, budget money for printer ink cartridges.

Clinical Fees: Most preceptor fees are included in the clinical tuition fees, however some clinical sites require an additional fee. This is usually based on how many births a month that one serves. This can range from $50.00 to $400.00 a month.

Tuition will increase significantly once our accreditation is complete. However, students accepted into the program will get the tuition rate for that program year, with a rate increase guaranteed not to exceed 5%, until graduation or 2012, whichever is first.

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For Questions about payment options see Financial FAQ

Refund Policy

Refunds: See Financial FAQ Refund Policy.