Central Penn College Undergraduate Admission & Requirements

The Central Penn College Undergraduate Admission requirements for the academic year have been released. The list contains the names of applicants that have been accepted into the school.

The management of Central Penn College Admission has released the list of Undergraduate requirements for admission into the institution.

Central Penn College Undergraduate Admission & Requirements

To be considered for admission into a degree or professional certificate program, students must be a high school graduate, have received a General Equivalency Diploma (GED), Pennsylvania Home School Diploma or other recognized equivalency diploma. We welcome applications from students seeking to prepare for a career or a promotion. Students seeking work-related skills, who are not completing classes with the goal of obtaining a degree from the institution, will be classified as non-degree, non-program students (NDNP). High School Students applying with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher may be considered for regular admission. Students applying with a GPA below a 2.0 in high school or from another college or university, if accepted, will be admitted conditionally. Please submit an application for admission and a copy of high school and/or college transcript(s). Some applicants may be required to attend a personal interview with the admissions office. Call the admissions office at 800-759-2727 to learn more.

Program-specific Admissions Requirements

Some professional certificate programs require verification of a completed baccalaureate degree. Some degree programs require a GPA higher than 2.0 for non-conditional admission. See academic program pages of this catalog for specific admissions criteria. Contact [email protected] with specific questions.

PERSONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Complete and submit an application for admission
• Submit an application fee (if required)
• Acknowledge that the presence of any adverse background activity or positive
• drug screen may prohibit a student’s participation in externships, career services, activities, license and certification eligibility and/or any other program-specific activities or requirements the College has established
• Evidence of a high school diploma, completion of a home-schooling program, or a General Education Development (GED) certification or an equivalent

MEDICAL ASSISTING DIPLOMA ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for the Medical Assisting program must have a minimum GPA of 2.00 from the official transcripts from the last school attended to be considered for acceptance. GED scores will be accepted. Applicants are required to submit two reference forms. Reference forms can be attained through the admissions office. If the student does not meet these criteria, they are able to file an appeal for acceptance to the Program Director.

MEDICAL BILLING & CODING ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

A GPA of 2.2 or better is required; applicants must also submit two reference forms. Applicants must have a passing GED to be accepted. Secondary School course: two units of science and one unit of math with a grade of C or higher. Central Penn College Medical Assisting course credits may be transferred into the certification program if attained within one year of application. Medical Coding Classes will be taken online through Central Penn College.

OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENT

Applicants to the Optometric Technician program must be a high school graduate with a grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.0, or a general equivalency (GED) recipient with a score of 500 (score of 50 prior to 2002). In addition, applicants must have successfully completed two sciences (C or higher) and one math course (C or higher) in high school
or college. If the student does not meet these criteria, they are able to file an appeal for acceptance to the Dean of Health Sciences.

Please note that after acceptance to the Optometric Technician program, students will be required to complete a background check, provide documentation of current required immunizations and current Healthcare Provider CPR certification. Students must possess American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification – valid prior to the start of OPT200 with current certification maintained through the completion of clinical rotations.

POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a STEM, Nursing, Healthcare Management, or bachelor’s degree in another area approved by the program director.
• Individuals that have demonstrated relevant experience in the Healthcare field e.g. Registered Nurses.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

The occupational therapy assistant program must limit enrollment due to classroom space and available clinical facilities. The OTA program accepts students based on the scores given for the admissions criteria listed below. Admissions criteria include:

• Students are required to have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. GPA is calculated off of all schools attended. Cumulative GPA is based on school transcripts and is pending all course completion.
• Two letters of professional reference
• Professional admissions interview
• On-site written essay
• Eight observation hours in the occupational therapy field
• SAT or ACT scores are not required but are preferred for transfer students
• OTA core courses must be taken at Central Penn College. There will be no transfer credits accepted for OTA courses.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

The Physical Therapist Assistant program must limit enrollment due to classroom space and available clinical facilities. Minimum academic standards may be set. Students will be ranked according to the following admissions criteria:

• Students are required to have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. GPA is calculated from all schools attended. Cumulative GPA is based off of school transcripts and pending all course completion.
• Observation Hours: all applicants are required to complete a minimum of 20 nonpaid observation hours in at least two different physical therapy facilities. A minimum of 10 hours must be completed at each facility. A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant working in each facility must validate all observation hours and document the candidate’s performance via the form provided by Central Penn College’s Admissions Department. Observation hours are to be completed within 12 months of the application and submitted prior to the application deadline.
• References: all applicants are required to submit two professional references obtained within 12 months of the application deadline.
• Interview: Students desiring to enter the field of physical therapy are expected to have effective communication skills in order to be able to work with clients and other professionals. Each applicant will be rated on communication skills, professionalism, knowledge and enthusiasm for the profession, and their personal attributes as related to their compatibility to the physical therapy profession. Students will also be required to conduct an interview with a member of the PTA faculty.
• Due to the academic rigor and specificity of the PTA program, submission of SAT or ACT scores is highly recommended. The program accepts the top students based on the scores given for the abovementioned criteria.
• PTA core courses must be taken at Central Penn College. There will be no transfer credits accepted for PTA core courses, with the exception of 9 credits of PTA electives.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM IN ACCOUNTING ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENT

Applicants are encouraged to have successfully completed two units of secondary math, including algebra. This adequately prepares students for learning the upper-level college math required in the programs and within specific courses. Completion of at least one accounting course in high school is strongly recommended.

Proof of Eligibility

All applicants to Central Penn College are required to provide proof of eligibility through the provision of an official high school diploma, transcripts, a GED, a homeschooling certificate, a PA home school diploma, or an attestation.

Admission Requirements for Online Degree Programs

In order to be successful in an online environment, students must have consistent and
reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection. Students are permitted to
enroll in completely online degree programs at any time. High School students may enroll
in fully online programs, provided they are in good academic standing. Students should
discuss how being a fully online student will impact their financial aid with the Financial
Aid Office. Online students may only live in campus housing with the approval of the
Residence Life Director or designee.

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