Special Admissions

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 10^th 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 Emergency Medical Science

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:
   • a. 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
   • b. 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. 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
4.  Completion of the EMS program application provided by the EMS department and meet with the program director prior to admittance into the program.
5. Minimum age requirement of 17.

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:
   •  a. 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
   • b. 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. Submit proof of EMS continuing education in the last two years.
7. Copies of the following document must be submitted with the program application:
   1. State Paramedic Certification
   2. EMS continuing education records during the current certification period
   3. AHA Basic Life Support CPR Certification
   4. PHTLS certification or equivalent
   5. PALS or EPC Provider certification
   6. Other relevant EMS CE
8. Completion of the EMS program application provided by the EMS department.
9. 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.

Admissions for Elementary Education Residency Licensure

The Residency Licensure Certificate program is designed for college graduates who hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-education field and desire to become an elementary education teacher. For admission into the program, the candidate must:

• Must be a U.S. citizen, or eligible for employment.
• Have completed a bachelor’s degree with a 2.7 GPA or higher.
• Have completed 24 hours of coursework in the requested licensure area OR passed the North Carolina State Board of Education (NCSBE) required content area examination(s) for the requested licensure area.

• Letter of employment or promised placement from the PSU/LEA.
• Completed professional development training required by the PSU/LEA.

Student Application Process

NCCCS staff worked collaboratively with the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) to develop a unique single portal entry application for prospective applicants. CFNC houses the Alternative NC Teaching License: NCCCS Cultivating Carolina Classrooms Application. Students apply through CFNC for this program.

In addition to the application, students must provide:

• unofficial transcripts for admissions purposes,
• official transcripts once admitted to the program and,
• a latter of employment or promised placement from the PSU/LEA.

Once an application is received, through the Alternative NC Teaching License: NCCCS Cultivating Carolina Classrooms Application portal, the NCCCS EPP Program Coordinator will evaluate the applicant's eligibility for the program and contact the applicant. The first contact with the applicant will be an interview, scheduled within two-three weeks, to determine eligibility and college placement of the applicant. Once eligibility is confirmed, the application will be forwarded to the community college for admission to the program. The applicant will be enrolled in the program once an official transcript(s) is received and reviewed.