Wallace State Health Science programs accepting applications through June 1

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The June 1 deadline to apply for most of the Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College is quickly approaching. Most of the college’s Health Science programs accept new students for admission each fall through a competitive application process that began on March 1.

Each program sets minimum guidelines students should meet in order to apply to the program, with most – but not all – requiring a minimum ACT and GPA as well as completion of prerequisite courses. All applicants must also for general admission to the college.

• Dental Assisting requires a GPA of at least 2.3 and a minimum ACT of 16; pre-requisite courses should be completed before applying


• Dental Hygiene requires a GPA of 2.5 and a minimum ACT of 18; pre-requisite courses should be completed before applying


• Diagnostic Imaging requires a minimum ACT of 20; 2.5 GPA on pre-requisite courses that should be completed before applying


• Diagnostic Medical Sonography requires a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a minimum ACT of 19; pre-requisite courses should be completed before applying


• Emergency Medical Services requires the student be able to enroll in English 101 and Math 100 courses and a minimum ACT of 17


• Health Information Technology requires GPA of 2.5 and minimum ACT of 17; pre-requisite courses should be completed before applying


• Medical Assistant requires a 2.0 GPA and a minimum ACT of 17; no pre-requisite courses are required


• Medical Laboratory Technician requires a 2.5 GPA and a minimum ACT of 18; pre-requisite courses should be completed before applying; the two-semester Medical Lab Assistant option requires a 2.0 GPA but an ACT score is not required


• Occupational Therapy Assistant requires a GPA of 2.5 and a minimum ACT of 20; pre-requisite courses should be completed before applying


• Pharmacy Technology requires a GPA of 2.0, no minimum ACT is required; no pre-requisite courses are required


• Physical Therapist Assistant requires a GPA of 3.0 and a minimum ACT of 20; pre-requisite courses should be completed before applying


• Polysomnographic (Sleep Lab) Technologist requires a 2.0 GPA and a minimum ACT of 17; no pre-requisite courses are required


• Respiratory Therapy requires a GPA of 2.5 and a minimum ACT of 18; pre-requisite courses should be completed before applying

The Child Development program accepts new students each spring, with applications accepted Aug. 1 through Nov. 1. The next Nursing application deadline is July 15 for transfer and reinstatement students to enter in Spring 2022.

To review Health Science programs, visit www.wallacestate.edu and click on the Programs link.

Registration for Summer 2021 is currently underway, with classes starting May 26 for Regular and Mini Term I and July 6 for Mini Term II.