Program Definitions

One of the essential activities of the ACNM is to develop the criteria by which education programs are assessed in order to receive Accreditation status. This work is done by the ACNM Division of Accreditation, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an accrediting agency for nurse-midwifery education programs and direct entry midwifery education programs for the non-nurse.

Graduate Programs and Post-baccalaureate Certificate Programs

Freestanding Institutions of Higher Education

Program Types
This article explains the criteria that serve as the the basis for the accreditation process.

Distance Education
Alliance for Nursing Accreditation Statement on Distance Education Policies. This policy has been adopted by the Division of Accreditation Governing Board. All accredited programs that use distance methodologies must demonstrate how they meet the same criteria as traditional programs.