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Programs With Special Admission Requirements


Aviation Maintenance Technology
Admission forms for the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program may be obtained from NWCC/DeSoto Center, 5197 W. E. Ross Parkway, Southaven, MS 38671 or click here to download. Admission forms must be sent to both the Registrar's Office and to the Program Director, Aviation Maintenance Technology.

 

Admission requirements include:

  • Completed Northwest application for admission.
  • Completed Aviation Maintenance Program application.
  • Minimum ACT composite of 15.
  • Official copy of GED, high school or college transcript.
  • Interview with Aviation Program lead instructor

The Aviation Maintenance Program has a maximum enrollment of 20 students per class as designated by the FAA. Classes are admitted each Fall semester. Notification of acceptance to the program must be from the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program Director. Applications for admission must be received by July 1.

 

Cardiovascular Technology
Persons interested in enrolling in the Cardiovascular Technology Program must apply through the program director and will be notified by him regarding acceptance. Applicants must submit the NWCC admissions application to the Registrar's office and the program application to the program director. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the program. Because of limited enrollment, if the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, students will be selected on a competitive basis by an admissions committee.

 

Admission requirements include:

  • Complete prerequisite courses, BIO 1513 & 1511-Anatomy & Physiology I & Lab
  • Completed NWCC application for admission
  • Completed Cardiovascular Technology Program application
  • Minimum ACT composite of 18
  • Official copies of GED, high school or college transcripts

 

Commercial Truck Driving
Entrance requirements are as follows:

  • Must have high school diploma or GED
  • Must be 21 years of age
  • Must be able to produce a valid driver's license. (Commercial license not required for admission; should be capable of meeting requirements)
  • Must be capable of driving a manual transmission
  • Must present a copy of official driving record. (MVR)
  • Must pass DOT physical, drug screen, and blood alcohol tests. Results must be submitted before enrollment
  • Must have CDL learner's permit

 

Cosmetology

  • Applicants must be a high school graduate (diploma), or have passed the GED test
  • No ACT score is required for admittance to vocational education courses; however, if the student should change majors to a technical or academic program, the ACT must be taken and scores submitted to the Registrar
  • Applicants must have a personal interview with the cosmetology instructors prior to admission

 

EMT-Basic

  • To be admitted to the EMT-Basic program students must be 18 years of age
  • a high school graduate or GED graduate
  • Students must attain a 18 on the ACT or a 12 on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)

Any interested person should contact: Brenda Hood, Program Director, at (662) 562-3986 or Delores Jennings, Career-Technical Office, at (662) 562-3361.

 
EMT-Paramedic
Special admission requirements for EMT-Paramedic include limited enrollment, specific program application, and other stipulations. Any interested person should contact: Brenda Hood, Program Director, at (662) 562-3986 or the Career-Technical Office at (662) 562-3361.

 

Funeral Service Technology
As applications and supporting documents are submitted, an applicant review will be conducted by an admissions committee. Applicants meeting all of the minimum requirements may be selected into the new class. Each class has a limited enrollment, and selection is made on a competitive basis. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission into the Funeral Service Technology program.

Specific minimum admission requirements include:

  • Two applications
  • Application for admission to Northwest Mississippi Community College with required high school and college transcript(s)* and ACT scores (to be sent to the Senatobia campus).
  • Applications to the Funeral Service Technology program (to be sent to Larry Anderson, chairman, Funeral Service Technology Department, 5197 W. E. Ross Parkway, Southaven, MS 38671). Click here to download.
  • The American College Test (ACT) is required for admittance:
  • Composite score of 18.
  • Applicants with less than a composite score of 18 should retake the ACT. (Contact the College for exam dates.)
  • ACT requirements are waived for applicants who hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Deadline:
Applications and supporting documents for the Fall Semester (August) must be received by June 1. Applicants will be notified by July 1. Applications and supporting documents for the Spring Semester (January) must be received by November 1. Applicants will be notified by December 1. Applicants will be accepted and notified when all of the minimum requirements have been approved.


Readmission requirements:

  • All students applying for readmission will be reviewed by a Funeral Service admissions committee.
  • Students that are enrolled in the Funeral Service Technology program, but miss one full semester(s) must apply for readmission.
  • To transfer from another program of Funeral Service Technology, applicants must meet the specific admission requirements as well as:
  • Be in good standing and be eligible to return to their previous school.
  • Provide a statement explaining reasons for transferring to Northwest Mississippi Community College.
  • A grade of "C" or better is required for transfer subjects.
  • Any course(s) with a prefix of FST (or its equivalent) must have been taken with the past three years to be accepted.

 

Health Care Assistant
Admission requirements for the Health Care Assistant Program are as follows:

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Applicants must be a high school graduate or have an official copy of GED scores showing high school equivalency.
  • Applicants must pass the TABE test given by the Mississippi Employment Service.
  • Applicants must have a Health Certificate signed by a doctor.


Respiratory Therapy
Admission to the program is on a competitive basis. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. It is suggested that the student speak with a Respiratory Therapy Program instructor for advising when registering for the prerequisite courses.

  • Complete the prerequisite courses, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, before entering the program. (These may be taken during the summer before the August entrance date. The student will, however, still need to apply before May 1.)
  • Observe a respiratory therapy department and the day-to-day activities of a therapist and complete the observation log.
  • Before May 1, send the following information to:

Northwest Mississippi Community College/DeSoto Center Director, Respiratory Therapy Program
5197 W. E. Ross Parkway
Southaven, MS 38671

Respiratory Therapy Program Application

  • ACT composite score of 18*
  • High school transcript
  • College transcript(s) if applicable
  • Respiratory department observation log
  • Send the following information to the Senatobia campus:

Northwest Mississippi Community College
Registrar's Office
4975 Highway 51 North
Senatobia, MS 38668

  • Northwest Mississsippi Community College Application for Admission
  • ACT score
  • High school transcript
  • College transcript(s) if applicable

Applicant's with a bachelor's degree or greater may waive the ACT score if they have a GPA of 3.25 or better on the academic courses required in the curriculum and have taken their science courses within the last five years. Admission to the program is on a competitive basis. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. Science courses older than five years will have to be repeated. Preference is given to Mississippi residents as well as those who have taken their prerequisites at Northwest Mississippi Community College.

 

*ACT scores: The ACT score is required for entry into the Respiratory Therapy program for students of every age and background regardless of previous college experience. (Please see #5 above for the only exception). Applicants who have never taken the ACT should contact the counseling office for an application. Those who have taken the exam and are not sure of their score should first contact their high school and ask if it is posted on their transcript. If it is not, the applicant can contact the ACT office to request a copy of scores at: ACT Records, P.O. Box 451, Iowa City, IA 52243; telephone: 319-337-1313.

 

If the class is not full, remaining positions will be filled by selecting applicants who may not meet ALL of the minimum requirements but do present documentation of achievement specified below under "alternate qualifications", including, but not limited to:
courses and grades earned in traditional colleges and universities; courses and grades earned in post-secondary vocational or professional training programs (especially health related); documented work experience in a health-care facility in direct patient care.
Admission forms for Respiratory Therapy Program may be obtained by writing to the following address:

Director, Respiratory Therapy Program
Northwest Mississippi Community College/DeSoto Center
5197 W. E. Ross Parkway
Southaven, MS 38671 

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