As a student in a health sciences program, you will learn the specific responsibilities and skills of your chosen field. These programs offer you an opportunity to enter the health care workforce. Our degree programs offer students the opportunity to transfer to a four-year college or university for additional studies.

*Admission Criteria – Degree Programs:
All of the health sciences degree programs have selective (not open) admissions, and admissions are highly competitive due to limited class sizes. Submit application by cutoff date.

1. Submit official transcripts from other colleges attended.
2. Grade point average of 2.5 or higher for all college course work.
3. Graduation from high school or completion of GED. (Some programs have minimum age requirements.)
4. Completion of college placement tests in mathematics, English, reading, and science, and follow-up with indicated course work.
5. For Nursing and Radiography applicants, completion of BIO 103 and enrollment in BIO 104 (Anatomy & Physiology).

6. For Paramedic applicants, completion of PES 101 EMT Basic; PES 102 Introduction to EMS, and PES 103 EMS Practicum I, or equivalent standards.
7. An interview will be scheduled with those who complete the above requirements by the deadline.
8. Extra Expenses:
   Health sciences programs generally require the purchase of the following: uniforms, liability insurance, supplies, and a physical examination by your health care provider including immunizations.

Deadline for application: Applicants are considered for admission once each year. For nursing, the deadline is January 15th. For radiography, the deadline is October 1st. For Paramedic Emergency Services and LPN, the deadline is November 1st.

Admission Criteria – Certificate and Letter of Recognition Programs:
See the specific program descriptions for admission information.