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By enrolling in your prerequisites now, you’re setting a strong foundation for the next step, gaining familiarity and setting you at an advantage when you begin your advanced degree. Learn more about the prerequisites required by downloading our PDF or exploring the information below.
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Respiratory Therapy
To apply for the RT program:
- Complete an application with the $20 processing fee
- Complete the prerequisite courses with a C or higher
- Submit official educational transcripts
- Provide three work references
- Schedule interview with RT faculty
- Complete required shadowing
- Interest in RT paper (1-2 pages)
- FINAL ACCEPTANCE is contingent upon a criminal background check
General Education Requirements:
Prerequisite general education courses:
A grade of C or above is required
- Medical Terminology/Intro to Pathology
- General Psychology
- English Composition
- Intermediate Algebra
Additional general education course requirements:
- Oral Communications course
- Human Development/Psychology course
- History/Political Science course
- Computer Literacy course
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Physical Therapist Assistant
To apply for the PTA program:
- Complete an application with the $20 processing fee
- Take/Pass the pre-entrance assessment
- Complete the prerequisite courses
- Submit official educational transcripts
- Provide three work references
- Schedule interview with selection committee
Admission Process:
The Admission Committee reviews the applicant’s folder using a standard scoring guide. Higher pre-entrance test scores and positive work references increase the applicant’s probability of being selected for the program. FINAL ACCEPTANCE is contingent upon a criminal background check.
Prerequisite general education courses:
A grade of C or above is required.
- Medical Terminology/Intro to Pathology
- General Biology with a lab
- English Composition
- Intermediate Algebra
Additional general education course requirements:
- Oral Communications course
- Human Development/Psychology course
- History/Political Science course
- Computer Literacy course