Computer Forensic Analyst: Hero, Special Diploma
Admission to NCC's Computer Forensic Analyst: HERO (Human Exploitation Rescue Operation) program is restricted to individuals who are enrolled in the current Department of Homeland Security/Immigration and Customs Enforcement (DHS/ICE) HERO program cohort.
Dental Hygiene
(Preferred deadline January 15 - Fall start only)
Before Admission
- High school Chemistry and Biology with lab, with B or better, overall grade point average of 3.0. (college courses may be substituted for missing high school requirements) For those with more than 12 college credits - college level Chemistry and Biology courses can be a B - or better, minimum 2.7 overall and program science specific grade point average
- Career Assessment Form
After Admission
- Medical form
- CPR certification: BLS for Healthcare Providers
- Health Insurance
- First Aid Certification
- State and Federal Criminal Background Checks
- PA Child & Elder Abuse History
- Felony Disclosure Form
- Drug Screen
- Signed Student Release of Information Form for Allied Health Sites
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
(Associate in Applied Science - AAS; preferred deadline February 1 - Fall start only)
Before Admission
Admission to the program is on a competitive basis. The minimum admission requirements to the program include:
- Completion of high school or GED equivalent
- Completion of high school biology with a lab component with a grade of B or better OR NCC’s BIOS115 *
- Completion of 2 units of high school algebra (Algebra I and II) with grades of “C” or better OR MATH022 and MATH026 OR MATH028 with grades of “C” or better or exemption through placement testing.*
- Submission of an application
- Submission of all official transcripts
- Completion of a Career Assessment Form (CAF)
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
*High school courses must be college preparatory level. Equivalents from other colleges may satisfy requirements.
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the Sonography Program. Primary consideration will be given to applicants who have completed:
- College Algebra, Human Anatomy I & II with a B or better the first time a course is taken
- The general education courses that apply to the program
After Admission
- Medical Form
- Health Insurance
- Drug Screen
- State and Federal Criminal Background Checks
- Child Abuse History Clearance
- CPR Certification for the Health Care Provider
- Written verification that the Essential Functions/Technical Standards can be met (form provided after admission)
- Signed Student Release of Information Form for Allied Health Clinical Sites
Education
After Admission:
Early Childhood Education
Applies to All Programs of Study except Leadership for Early Childhood Program Directors, Specialized Diploma.
- Act 114 FBI PDE Federal Criminal History Background Check
- Act 114 FBI DHS Federal Criminal History Background Check
- Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
- Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- Act 31 Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania Online Training
- National Sex Offender Registry Verification
- 2 Letters of Reference (from non-family members)
- NCC DHS Health Assessment
- Act 24 Pennsylvania Department of Education Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form
- TB (Tuberculin) skin test
Middle Level Education: Grades 4-8, A.A.
- Act 114 FBI PDE Federal Criminal History Background Check
- Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
- Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- Act 31 Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania Online Training
- Act 24 Pennsylvania Department of Education Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form
- TB (Tuberculin) skin test
Secondary Education, A.A.
- Act 114 FBI PDE Federal Criminal History Background Check
- Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
- Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- Act 31 Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania Online Training
- Act 24 Pennsylvania Department of Education Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form
- TB (Tuberculin) skin test
Special Education Paraeducator, A.A.S. and Specialized Diploma
- Act 114 FBI PDE Federal Criminal History Background Check
- Act 114 FBI DHS Federal Criminal History Background Check
- Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
- Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- Act 31 Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania Online Training
- Act 24 Pennsylvania Department of Education Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form
- TB (Tuberculin) skin test
- National Sex Offender Registry Verification
Funeral Service Education
(Preferred deadline March 15)
Acceptance into the Funeral Services Education Program is competitive and you will need to meet certain prerequisites to be considered for admission. These admission criteria include:
Before Admission
- High school graduates and non-traditional student applicants: will need to have completed high school Biology and Chemistry (with labs) with a grade of C or better AND have an overall high school G.P.A. of 2.5 or better.*
- Current NCC and Transfer student applicants: Grades of C or better in each course being transferred in; achieved a minimum G.P.A. of 2.75 for any college-level work completed.*
*High school courses must be college preparatory level. Equivalents from other colleges may satisfy requirements
After Admission
- Complete Student Trainee License Application and pay $25 fee
- Complete TIMMS application and send official transcripts to Department of Education
Funeral Service Education core courses (courses with the prefix FUNS) may only be taken by those students who have completed the 60 hours of general education requirement. See prerequisites for grade requirements.
Nursing
(Preferred deadline February 15 for Fall start and Sept. 15 for Spring start)
Before Admission
- RN - completion of high school diploma or equivalent, high school Chemistry and Biology with lab with B or better, two years of Algebra with a C or better (college courses can be substituted for missing high school requirements), placement test into college level English and Math, overall college grade point average of 3.0 or higher, proficient rating on TEAS assessment with Adjusted Individual scores in Reading, Math, Science and English at or above the national mean
- Advanced Placement RN - RN requirements grade point average above 3.0 in college level courses applicable to the program, completed specified RN general education core with C or better, current LPN license, passed the required Excelsior exams, proficient rating on TEAS assessment with Adjusted Individual scores in Reading, Math, Science and English at or above the national mean
- LPN (Preferred deadline February 15 fo Fall start only) - completion of high school diploma or equivalent, high school Algebra I and Biology with C or better (college courses can be substituted for missing high school requirements), overall college grade point average of 2.5 or higher and Basic rating on TEAS assessment
After Admission
- CPR certification
- State and Federal Criminal Background Checks
- Health insurance
- Child Abuse Background Check
- Medical forms and Immunization records
- Felony Disclosure Form
- Drug screen
- Student Release of Information Form for Allied Health Clinical Sites
- Hospital Orientation and Paperwork Seminar
Radiography
(Preferred deadline February 1 - Fall start only)
Before Admission
- Completion of high school diploma or equivalent
- High school biology with lab with "C" or better (Or BIOS 115 with "C' or better) and two units of Algebra (Or MATH 022 and MATH 026,
- Or MATH 028) with "C" or better
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.5
- Complete Career Assessment Form (CAF)
- Information session and interview for competitive applicants
After Admission
- Medical forms
- Documentation of relevant immunizations and/or titers
- State and Federal Criminal Background Checks
- Child Abuse Background Check
- Health insurance
- CPR certification for Health Care Provider
- Written verification that the Essential Functions Technical Support Standards can be met
- Signed Student Release of Information Form for Allied Health Clinical Sites
- Drug screen
Respiratory Care, AAS
Before Admission
Admission to the program is on a competitive basis. Students must meet the following requirements at a minimum to be considered for admission to the program. The minimum admission requirements to the program include:
- Completion of high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Completion of one-year of high school biology with a lab with a grade or C or better or NCC’s BIOS 115 with a grade of C or better
- Completion of 2 units of algebra with a grade of C or better or NCC’s Math 022 and 026 with a grade of C or better
- Submission of an application
- Meeting with the program director
- Submission of all official transcripts
- Completion of a Career Assessment form (CAF)
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.75
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Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the Respiratory Program.
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Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences, AAS
After Admissions
The Sports Medicine program requires a minimum of four academic semesters to complete. Students are admitted to the program on a rolling admissions basis; however, the program-specific courses begin in the fall.
Admitted students will be screened for the following:
- Completion of high school diploma or GED
- High School Biology with a lab or NCC’s BIOS 115
- Eligibility to take English 101
*High school courses must be college preparatory level. Equivalents from other colleges may satisfy requirements.
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Veterinary Technician
(Preferred deadline March 15 - Fall start only)
Before Admission
- Completion of high school diploma or equivalent
- High school Biology with lab with B or better, Algebra I and II with C or better (college courses can be substituted for missing high school requirements)
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Placement into college level English and math
- Interview (qualified applicants will be notified of date)
- Career Exploration Form and completion of 20 hours of observation in a veterinary facility within the past year
After Admission
- Medical form
- Health Insurance
Other Requirements
Before Admission
- Theatre - Audition during first semester
After Admission
- Applied Psychology - State and Federal Criminal Background Checks, Child Abuse History Clearance
- Automotive - Auto dealership sponsorship, valid driver's license, meeting with program director
- Culinary Arts - Medical form and Immunization Records
- Early Childhood Education - Health Form and TB test results, State and Federal Criminal Background Checks, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, 2 letters of reference
- Middle Level Education - State and Federal Criminal Background Checks, PA Child Abuse History Clearance and TB test results
- Secondary Education - State and Federal Criminal Background Checks, PA Child Abuse History Clearance and TB test results
- Special Education - State and Federal Criminal Background Checks, PA Child Abuse History Clearance and TB test results
Culinary Arts AAS and Specialized Diploma – Application Admissions Requirements
(Proposed Deadlines: 3/15 Summer; 5/15 Fall; 10/15 Spring)
Open Access POS – AND have other various requirements due before and after admission
Applied Psychology AAS – background check
Automotive Technology, AAS, Certificate, Diploma – valid driver’s license
Background Check - on ground only
Early Childhood Education, AAS, Certificate, Specialized Diploma
Middle Level Education AA
Secondary Education AA
Special Education Paraeducator AAS and Specialized Diploma