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Program Specific Admissions Requirements

All prospective students must meet the general admissions requirements of the College to be eligible for enrollment. In order to ensure compliance with state and local standards, certain curriculum programs have specific requirements beyond those established for general admission.

Admissions for Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)

General BLET Information

The Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Curriculum is designed to prepare entry-level individuals with the cognitive and physical skills needed to become certified law enforcement officers in North Carolina.

The curriculum is comprised of 36 separate blocks of instruction to include topics such as Firearms, Driver Training, Motor Vehicle Law, and Arrest, Search and Seizure.

The BLET program is filled with practical exercises and an extensive ethics section that is woven throughout the training experience. The BLET curriculum has been thoroughly researched, legally reviewed, and contains the most current law enforcement information available. The North Carolina Department of Justice Training and Standards Commission and Sampson Community College mandated 632-hour course concludes with a comprehensive written exam and skills testing.

Upon successful completion of the BLET State Comprehensive Written Examination, the BLET trainee has one year from the date of the State Comprehensive Examination to be duly appointed and sworn as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina. However, most agencies include an additional period of field training.

Admissions Requirements for BLET

In addition to general admissions requirements, all applicants to the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program must meet the following program requirements and submit all required documentation in the BLET admissions packet prior to enrollment.

  1. Be sponsored or employed by a North Carolina Public Law Enforcement Agency and maintain that sponsorship or employment throughout the course.
  2. Meet minimum standards for employment as established by the NC Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission and/or the NC Sheriff’s Education Training and Standards Commission as outlined in the North Carolina Administrative Code.
  3. Provide true and accurate information concerning his or her criminal background. Any information provided by the candidate that is determined to be false or inaccurate will be grounds to deny entry/drop enrollment or invoke sanctions under the SCC Student Code of Conduct.
  4. Provide a criminal record check from the clerk of courts office in each county and state of residence since the student became sixteen (16) years of age. This also applies to all periods of active duty in the U.S. Military Service. (Contact BLET Director for more information.)
  5. Score of 10th grade reading level or higher on the SCC BLET Admissions Reading Level exam. The exam must be taken within one (1) year preceding the candidates anticipated date of enrollment into BLET.
  6. Individuals under twenty years of age must be granted authorization for early enrollment from the Director of the Standards Division (NCDOJ Training and Standards Commission). The Director shall approve early enrollment as long as the individual turns twenty years of age prior to the date of the state exam for the course.
  7. Provide current medical examination report forms F-1 & F-2; SCC Exposure to Tear Gas, Mace, and Pepper Mace Release Form; and SCC Medical Questionnaire and a Release Form properly completed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina. Satisfactory health documented by physician is mandatory for acceptance into the program. (Contact BLET Director for more information.)
  8. Provide a certified driving record for every state the candidate has lived in since receiving a driver’s license. This can be obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles office for each state of residence. (Contact BLET Director for more information.)
  9. Be a high school graduate or received a high school equivalency diploma.
  10. Possess a valid driver’s license.
  11. Each candidate must be a citizen (born or naturalized) of the United States of America.

Admissions for Cosmetology Instructor Training Program

In addition to general admissions requirements, all applicants to the Cosmetology Instructor training program must meet the following program requirements:

  1. Submit an application for admissions.
  2. Provide proof of work experience as a cosmetologist.
  3. Submit a copy of current cosmetology license.
  4. Submit an official high school transcript or GED® scores.
  5. Complete a medical history form.
  6. Request college transcript to be sent to the Admissions Office.
  7. Schedule an information session with the Department Chair of the Cosmetology program.

Admissions for Nursing Programs

Nursing Programs and options offered at SCC:

  • Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) – Generic Students
  • Practical Nursing (PN) – Generic Students
  • Advanced Placement Option (Transition to ADN for Licensed Practical Nurses)
  • Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) to Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Online Option

Sampson Community College follows special admission procedures for nursing programs and options offered. Applicants seeking entry to the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Practical Nursing (PN) programs, or the options listed above must meet additional admission requirements beyond those established for general College admission. Students who provide false information when applying to any of the program options, will be disqualified for admissions.

Students interested in enrolling in one of the nursing programs or options must complete the following admissions requirements and application process as stated.

ADN & LPN (Generic)

Additional Admissions Requirements for ADN and PN Programs

  1. Evidence of successful completion of ALL prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better. Prerequisite courses are:
    1. Chemistry
      • High school or college Chemistry (CHM-092 or higher) with respective labs
    2. Biology
      • High school or college Biology (BIO-110 or higher excluding BIO-168 & BIO-169) with respective labs
    3. Math
      • An unweighted high school GPA of 2.8 or higher within the last 10 years OR
      • Placement test scores, transition studies, or college credit showing mastery of Tier 2 in MAT-003 or higher
    4. English
      • An unweighted high school GPA of 2.8 or higher within the last 10 years OR
      • Placement test scores, transition studies, or college credit showing mastery of Tier 2 in ENG-002 or higher

    Each of these (a – d) should be completed within the past ten years (if high school courses, 10 years by graduation date). For nursing students, Chemistry and Biology are required prior to enrolling in BIO-168 and BIO-169.

  2. Submit an SCC admissions application.
  3. Applicants must have successfully completed a North Carolina approved Certified Nurse Aide I program and be currently listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry with no substantiated findings.
  4. Current CPR Certification – American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider Course. No online courses are accepted. Certification card is required (no certificates are accepted). Certification in CPR must remain current throughout the nursing curriculum.
  5. Students who have completed courses within their program of study (Associate Degree Nursing or Practical Nursing) prior to enrolling in the program must have earned a grade of “C” or higher to be considered for acceptance into the Nursing Program.
  6. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  7. Completion of the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills Test (TEAS). Test scores are valid for three calendar years. One retake per academic year is permitted. The most recent score will be used. This is true regardless of testing site. Applicants must obtain an Academic Preparedness level of Proficient, Advanced, or Exemplary to be eligible for admission. SCC does not accept remote TEAS scores. Only exams administered by an approved on-site testing proctor will be accepted.
  8. A student may have two admissions into the ADN program, the PN program, the Advancement Placement option, or the LPN to ADN online option.

ADN and PN Application Process

Students seeking admission to the nursing program (Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing Daytime option or Practical Nursing Evening option) must complete the following steps by March 15 to be considered for the Fall semester. All applicants meeting the minimum stated requirements for consideration will be reviewed after the deadline. The College reserves the right to extend the application period when warranted.

  1. Students who have completed all prerequisites and achieved the required ATI TEAS scores must bring their ATI TEAS score report, ATI TEAS transcript, and CPR card to the nursing department. Faxes are not accepted.
  2. Complete the Admissions Requirements Checklist in the nursing department.
  3. Applicants from previous years who met the minimum qualifications must submit an updated SCC admissions application and resubmit their Admissions Requirements Checklist in the nursing department.

Review Process for ADN and PN Application

Admission into the Nursing Programs is a competitive selection process for a limited number of students. Fully qualified students will be ranked based on a point system. Points will be awarded for the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS) and other criteria. Using a formula that assigns numerical values to specific criteria, all applicants will be ranked. Acceptance into the ADN or PN programs will be based on the highest cumulative scores. In case of a tie, the earliest date of the submission of the Admissions Requirements Checklist will be used to select applicants for admission to the program.

ATI TEAS Testing Policy ADN and PN

All nursing applicants must achieve a proficient, advanced or exemplary level on the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills Test) to be eligible to apply to the nursing programs.

The ATI TEAS must be completed within three years of the applicant’s proposed admission. One retake per academic year is permitted. This is true regardless of testing site. When retesting, applicants must repeat all sections of the test. Scores from more than one test will not be split, mixed or combined. Once the required minimum score for eligibility is achieved, an applicant may not retest for higher scores within the same academic year. When retesting for higher scores, the most recent score will be used.

The examination is administered by Sampson Community College and payment is due prior to testing. The examination cost is set by the company. The fee is non-refundable and non- transferable. Registration and scheduling of the ATI TEAS must be done in person at SCC in the Health Programs Division (not by phone or by mail). Applicants will not be allowed to take the ATI TEAS without proof of payment and photo identification.

Testing will begin in the fall semester and will end March 15 of each academic year. Students seeking admission into the nursing programs (Associate Degree Nursing or Practical Nursing) will need to complete the admission prerequisites courses and requirements by March 15 of the year in which entry is desired. The college reserves the right to extend testing after March 15.

Point System for ADN and PN Applicants

  1. Points for ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills Test (TEAS) - All applicants will be awarded points for admission based on the scores earned for the ATI TEAS.
  2. Points for College Course Work - Applicants who have completed six or more hours of ADN curriculum course or PN curriculum course work will be awarded points for admission based upon the grades received. For purposes of this computation, the GPA will be calculated based on all co-requisite courses attempted within the curriculum.

Clinical Requirements

Students admitted to these programs must comply with the requirements set by outside clinical agencies which may include a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and/or specific vaccines. Decisions about an individual student’s presence in the clinical environment are made by the clinical agencies. The results of the background check and drug screen may determine if a student is eligible to enter clinical agencies. Students are responsible for the cost of the background check and drug screen. Applicants should be aware that a student must be able to enter and/or remain in all clinical agencies to progress within the program.

If a clinical site denies a student placement in their facility, the student would be unable to complete the required clinical components of the course; therefore, the student will be withdrawn from all NUR courses and will not be allowed to progress in the program.

The background check and drug screening must be completed by the specified date. Failure to complete the process as specified will jeopardize enrollment in the program. Applicants to the nursing program should be aware that if they have pled guilty to or have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor (other than a minor traffic violation) the NC Board of Nursing may restrict or deny licensure. The NC Board of Nursing requires criminal history checks for each person applying to practice nursing in the state of North Carolina.

Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement Option Application Process

(Transition to the Associate Degree Nursing program):

Licensed Practical Nurses may be granted advanced placement into the third semester (summer) of the Associate Degree Nursing program under the following conditions:

  1. Candidates must show evidence of a current unencumbered North Carolina license to practice as an LPN. License must remain unencumbered while enrolled in the nursing program.
  2. Candidates must have been employed for the last 2 years as a LPN or have graduated from a PN program within the last year. A letter of reference from your current employer is required.
  3. Submit an SCC admissions application.
  4. Submit official transcripts from all previous schools, including high school, to the Admissions Office.
  5. Complete all first-year related course work for the Associate Degree Nursing program earning a “C” or better, with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or above (ACA-122, BIO-168, BIO-169, PSY-150, PSY-241). Preference will be given to students who have completed all related courses with a GPA of 2.50 or better. Refer to the Associate Nursing program brochure for a list of related courses.
  6. Submit the following documents to the Division Chair of Nursing by January 15. Faxed copies will not be accepted.
    • Advanced Placement Application – the Advance Placement Application may be obtained from the Health Programs Division and/or SCC website.
    • Nursing Entrance Exam scores (80 or higher)
    • Copy of American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider CPR card.
  7. Upon Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program, complete a Physical Examination form (supplied by the nursing department), including the practitioner’s examination section.
  8. Students admitted to this program must comply with the requirements set by outside clinical agencies which may include a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and/or specific vaccines. The results of the background and drug screen may determine if a student is eligible to enter clinical agencies. Students are responsible for the cost of the background check and drug screen. Applicants should be aware that a student must be able to enter and/or remain in all clinical agencies to progress within the program. If a clinical site denies a student placement in their facility, the student would be unable to complete the required clinical component of the course; therefore, the student will be withdrawn from all NUR courses and will not be allowed to progress in the program. The background check and drug screening must be completed by the specified date. Failure to complete the process as specified will jeopardize enrollment in the program.
  9. Applicants to the nursing program should be aware that if they have pled guilty to or have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor (other than a minor traffic violation), the NC Board of Nursing may restrict or deny licensure. The NC Board of Nursing requires criminal history checks for each person applying to practice in the State of North Carolina.
  10. Applicants for the AP option must assume responsibility for confirming that required documents, official transcripts, scores, and grades have been received by the Admissions Office by the application deadline.

LPN to ADN Online Option

The LPN to ADN online/hybrid option is a unique two semester online/hybrid option which includes a clinical component. Although primary instruction will be delivered via the Internet, students may be required to come to campus for specified activities such as orientation and tests. It is a limited-enrollment associate’s degree that traditionally accepts 10 students each fall (subject to change). Students are selected through a documentation and testing process.

  1. Applicants must have 2000 hours experience in the role of an LPN in a medical/surgical unit of an acute care hospital or skilled nursing facility within the last 2 years. There are NO exceptions to this requirement. Clinics, infirmaries, doctor’s offices, hospice, prisons, and home health care do not meet this requirement.
  2. Hold a current unrestricted LPN license in NC (or compact state).
  3. CPR certified: American Heart Association – Basic Life Support Provider Course. Card required.
  4. The LPN to ADN online option requires that ALL of the following ADN support classes are completed (earning a “C” or better) at a regionally accredited institution:
    GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ADMISSION
    Course Prefix Course Title
    		 Credit Hours
    		  Degree
    (A45110OL)
    ENG-111
    		 Writing and Inquiry
    		 3
    		 X
    ENG-112
    OR
    ENG-114
    		 Writing/Research in the Disciplines
    OR
    Prof. Research and Reporting
    		 3
    		 X
    Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
    		 Choose One:
    ART-111, ART-114, ART-115, HUM-115, MUS-110, MUS-112, PHI-215, PHI-240
    		 3
    		 X
    BIO-168
    		 Anatomy and Physiology I
    		 4
    		 X
    BIO-169
    		 Anatomy and Physiology II
    		 4
    		 X
    PSY-150
    		 General Psychology
    		 3
    		 X
    PSY-241
    		 Developmental Psychology
    		 3
    		 X
    Total Credit Hours
    		 23
    		 23
    *Applicants without college credits in English and/or Algebra may be required to complete a placement assessment prior to acceptance.
  5. Students who have not had a computer class in the last 5 years will be required to take a computer assessment test with a passing score. Due to the nature of the LPN to ADN Online Option, students must possess effective computer skills, have an active e-mail address and access to a computer meeting the minimum standards for on-line education and be willing and able to purchase and install appropriate software. SCC’s hardware/software requirements can be found in the SCC Distance Learning Handbook. SCC will set the date for testing if needed.
  6. Submit the following documents to the Division Chair of Nursing by January 15. Faxed copies will not be accepted.
    • LPN to ADN Intent Form
    • Verification of Practice Forms signed by your employers from the last two years
    • Nursing Entrance Exam scores (82 or higher)
    • Copy of American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider CPR card.
  7. Submit the SCC Application for Admission and ALL official transcripts to the Admissions Office to begin the file review process by January 15 of the year desiring admission.
  8. Eligible students are selected for the program based on results from the Nursing Entrance Exam. A minimum score of 82 is required on the exam to be considered for admission. SCC will set the date and time for the Nursing Entrance Exam.
  9. Eligible applicants not accepted will not be carried over to a waiting list for the following year and must re-apply in the next LPN to ADN online cycle.
  10. Each of the two LPN to ADN courses require 144 hours of clinical practice, UNPAID, and under the supervision of an RN. This may be arranged in the student’s place of residence and possibly within the current place of work but may not be within the same unit of employment. All clinical experiences must be within North Carolina and the nursing faculty must make final approval of facilities and preceptor(s).
  11. Upon successful completion of the two semesters, the student will graduate at the end of Spring Semester with an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Nursing and be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam – RN.
  12. LPN to ADN applicants must assume responsibility for confirming that required documents, official transcripts, scores, and grades have been received by the Admissions Office by the application deadline.

Nursing Entrance Exam

In addition to general admission requirements, students requesting admission to the LPN to ADN options will be required to validate their nursing knowledge and skills. Students must make a minimum score of 80 on the Nursing Entrance Exam to be eligible for advanced placement or a minimum score of 82 for LPN to ADN online option.

Testing will begin in the fall semester and will end by January 15 of each academic year. The college reserves the right to extend testing after January 15. The examination is administered by Sampson Community College. SCC does not accept remote exam scores. Only exams administered by an approved on-site testing proctor will be accepted. Students are allowed only one attempt to test per academic year, regardless of location.

The examination cost is set by the company and is the responsibility of the applicant. Applicants will not be allowed to take the exam without photo identification. The College’s website includes additional information regarding registration, cost, and dates for the exam.

Admissions for Emergency Medical Science

Sampson Community College follows special admission procedures for Emergency Medical Science Programs and options offered. Applicants seeking entry to these programs must meet additional admission requirements beyond those established for general College admission. Students who provide false information when applying to any of the program options, will be disqualified for admissions.

EMS, Paramedic

Students may be admitted to EMS Paramedic under the following conditions:

  1. Evidence of successful completion of ALL prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher. Prerequisite courses are:
    1. Math Prerequisite
      • An unweighted high school GPA of 2.8 or higher OR
      • Placement test scores, transition studies, or college credit showing mastery of Tier 1 in MAT-003 or higher
    2. English Prerequisite
      • An unweighted high school GPA of 2.8 or higher
      • Placement test scores, transition studies, or college credit showing mastery of Tier 2 in ENG-002 or higher
  2. Submit an SCC Admissions application.
  3. Current CPR Certification – AHA Basic Life Support Provider
  4. Overall GPA of at least 2.0 and grade of C or higher in college level coursework in related classes and core courses in the EMS program of study
  5. Completion of the EMS program application provided by the EMS department.

Once admitted, students must adhere to the following conditions:

  1. Complete and satisfy a criminal background check and drug screening as directed by affiliated clinical agencies
  2. Maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 and earn a grade of C or higher in college level coursework in related and core courses in the EMS program of study
  3. Complete ENG-111 and ACA-122 within the first year of acceptance to the EMS Paramedic program (prior to Fall Semester II)

EMS, Paramedic Bridging

Students may be admitted to the EMS Paramedic Bridging under the following conditions:

  1. Evidence of successful completion of ALL prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher. Prerequisite courses are:
    1. Math Prerequisite
      • An unweighted high school GPA of 2.8 or higher OR
      • Placement test scores, transition studies, or college credit showing mastery of Tier 1 in MAT-003 or higher
    2. English Prerequisite
      • An unweighted high school GPA of 2.8 or higher
      • Placement test scores, transition studies, or college credit showing mastery of Tier 2 in ENG-002 or higher
  2. Submit an SCC Admissions application.
  3. Current CPR Certification – AHA Basic Life Support Provider
  4. Must be currently certified as an active Paramedic in North Carolina.
  5. Must have a valid state driver's license.
  6. Must have completed 1,000 hours of direct patient contact in the EMS field as a Paramedic. An EMS director/training officer must verify this in writing on department letterhead.
  7. Submit proof of EMS continuing education in the last two years.
  8. Copies of the following document must be submitted with the program application:
    • State Paramedic Certification
    • EMS continuing education records during the current certification period
    • AHA Basic Life Support CPR Certification
    • ITLS or PHTLS certification or equivalent
    • PALS or EPC Provider certification
    • Other relevant EMS CE
  9. Completion of the EMS program application provided by the EMS department.
  10. Overall GPA of at least 2.0 and grade of C or higher in college level coursework in related classes and core courses in the EMS program of study

Once admitted, students must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 and earn a grade of C or higher in college level coursework in related and core courses in the EMS program of study.