2006-07 College Catalog - South Florida State College

5HWXUQWR6HFWLRQ0HQXc. Elementary Algebra: 72....OR....3. ACTa. Reading: 18b. Writing: 17c. Math: 21....OR....4. SATa. Verbal: 440b. Math: 500....OR....5. CLAST (passing grade)....OR....b. Students must have already taken and passedFreshman English 1, ENC 1101, and/or Prep Algebra,MAT 0024, with a C or higher… OR…c. Have an A.A. or higher.4. Competency in basic computer skills.a. Applicants must demonstrate competency in basiccomputer skills in one of four ways:1. Have a passing grade in a computer courseon a high school transcript.2. Earn a “C” or better in a computer course atthe college level.3. Take Intro to Microcomputers during the DentalAssistant program.4. Verify through experiential credit.5. A completed Dental Assistant Program application isrequired for admission to the College.ADMISSION PROCEDURESApplicants are responsible for following the admissionsprocedures and for ensuring that their records are completein the admissions office. No application will beconsidered unless it is complete.1. The following should be submitted to the College AdmissionsOffice prior to applying to the program:a. Completed College Application;b. OFFICIAL high school or GED transcript;c. OFFICIAL transcript from EACH college attendedfor credit courses;d. College placement test scores.2. The following should be submitted to the Departmentof Dental Education (Building T1) when applying to theprogram:a. An application for the Dental Assistant Program(applications are available in March). Applicationsreceived after the date specified on the applicationwill not be considered.b. Verification from a licensed dentist or dental hygienist,substantiating completion of at least 16hours of observation, volunteer service, or workexperience.SELECTION CRITERIAThe following are specific criteria that will be used whenselecting students for the Dental Assistant Program:1. Those applicants who have a GED, high school degree,or college degree.2. Applicants who have been residents of Highlands,DeSoto, Hardee, and Polk County for one year immediatelyprior to the time of application. Documentationis required.3. Verification from a licensed dentist, substantiatingcompletion of at least 16 hours of observation, or workexperience.SELECTION PROCESS1. Applicants meeting the minimum application requirementswill be considered for admission into the program.2. In cases where all credentials are equal, the followingcriteria will be used in the noted sequence to determinewho will admitted into the program:a. Previous degree(s).b. Completion of ENC 1100 Freshman English I and/or SPC 2600 Oral Communications.c. Date of receiving application.3. It is anticipated that notification of acceptance into, orrejection from the Fall class will occur during late May,early June.The Dental Assistant Program is a limited enrollmentprogram.UPON NOTIFICATION OF ADMISSION, STUDENTS ARE RE-QUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO THESTART OF THE FALL TERM:1. A statement of satisfactory physical health and a recordof immunizations from a licensed physician or nursepractitioner, and a statement of satisfactory dentalhealth from a licensed dentist (form to be providedupon notification of admission).2. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement backgroundcheck (form to be provided upon notification of admission).NOTE: Failure to complete these requirements will resultin loss of eligibility for admission to the program.ADVANCED STANDINGApplicants to South Florida Community College’s DentalAssistant Program who have attended a Dental AssistantProgram at an accredited community college or universityin the State of Florida may be admitted to the Dental AssistantProgram with advanced standing credit. Dental Assistantcourses with DES prefixes and the last three digitsare automatically transferable. The Dental Assistant Pro-109