CCSM CALIFORNIA SATELLITE
About CCSM California Satellite
The CCSM California Satellite will directly offer a direct entry midwifery program to California Residents. The curriculum will integrate practical experience with a strong foundation in culturally relevant care, reflecting the needs of diverse communities across California. In addition, the program will emphasize reducing health disparities and improving birth outcomes in underserved areas, particularly for BIPOC mothers and families.
The CCSM California Satellite campus will provide an opportunity for students to receive comprehensive midwifery education grounded in social justice, equity, and advocacy. Graduates will be equipped with the skills to work in a variety of settings, including home births, birth centers, and hospitals, with a focus on supporting communities that face the greatest health challenges. By increasing the number of licensed midwives in California, our program will help to alleviate the burden on the state’s healthcare system, improve maternal outcomes, and contribute to closing the racial and ethnic gaps in birth outcomes.
*CCSM California Satellite is set to start August 2026*
Please Stay Tuned:
Jennie Joseph, LM, CPM and Dean Zul Ruiz Ginés, LM will be hosting in-person and virtual information sessions
California Residents Interested in Attending CCSM California Satellite?
Join the WaitlistCalifornia Preceptors
CCSM is currently looking for preceptor and clinical sites in the state of California. We would like for our California Satellite students to learn from midwives in their own community.
If you are interested in becoming a CCSM California Satellite Preceptor please fill out the interest form below.
Debbie Allen, LM, CPM
CCSM California Satellite Facilitator
CCSM has solid ties in California with community based organizations for the past 15 years. Our Executive Director, Jennie Joseph, has been involved in California midwifery by collaborating with CA midwifery events and has personally supported and inspired many of the CA midwives. Dean Zul Ruiz Ginés is a Licensed Midwife in California and has roots in the community of the Los Angeles Greater Area. Our long history and engagement with the state of California demonstrates the commitment CCSM has to addressing the critical underrepresentation of marginalized communities in the field of midwifery and perinatal healthcare.
CCSM California Satellite- HCAI Grant Press Release
February 28, 2025 | CCSM Updates
Why Choose Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery?
Dedication to Diversity
CCSM believes that exposure to diversity will best prepare our students to serve all birthing people and families. Because of our strong commitment to equity and social justice, the school promotes non-discrimination in all its facets.
Unrivaled Educational Philosophy
We are dedicated to educating student midwives in the ancient art and modern science of midwifery practice. We believe that any student wanting to reach their goal will be able to benefit from the education CCSM offers.
MEAC Accredited
Our hybrid Direct-Entry Midwifery program at Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery was granted accreditation by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC) on July 8, 2020. Our Licensure by Endorsement program is not accredited by MEAC.
Over 40 Years Experience
Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery founder Jennie Joseph brings over 40 years experience with the results to match.