Respiratory Care Selective Admission Criteria
Program admission is based on a weighted point system with applicants who receive the highest number of points selected for program admission. Based on 65 possible (does not include observation), points are assigned as follows:
Required Courses
| Course | Grade of A | Grade of B | Grade of C | Big Sandy Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 137 | 6 | 5 | 4 | +2 |
| BIO 139 | 6 | 5 | 4 | +2 |
| MT 110 or MT 146 or MT 150 | 5 | 4 | 3 | +2 |
| ENG 101 | 5 | 4 | 3 | +2 |
| Social Interaction (i.e.PY 110 / SOC 101 / PSY 100) | 5 | 4 | 3 | +2 |
| Oral Communications (i.e. COM 181/COM 252) | 5 | 4 | 3 | +2 |
| Heritage/Humanities | 5 | 4 | 3 | +2 |
Total Possible Points from Required Courses: 51
Cumulative GPA
| GPA | Points |
|---|---|
| 3.8-4.0 | 10 |
| 3.0-3.79 | 8 |
| 2.5-2.99 | 4 |
| < 2.5 | 0 |
Total Points Possible from Cumulative GPA: 10
Exam Scores
College Ready students will be awarded an additional 4 points based on their test scores (ACT,SAT, or KYOTE) . Please review page 50 of the KCTCS catalog for testing chart.
Total Points Possible from Exam Scores: 4
Completed Clinical Observation Hours (Bonus Points)
Clinical Observation Hours are Not a Requirement for Application. Program faculty and administrators realize clinical observation may not be possible during the Covid-19 pandemic.
| Hours Completed | Points Earned |
|---|---|
| 1-4 | 1 |
| 5-8 | 2 |
| 9-12 | 4 |
Total Points Possible from Clinical Observation Hours: 4
