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Are these programs available at night?
Human Services Technology courses are available both day and evening. For the other health sciences programs, general education courses and technical core courses can be taken at night prior to entering the clinical courses. The clinical courses, except for the Human Services Technology programs, are available only during the day, and students should anticipate being in class, lab, or clinicals most of the hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., five days a week, once they enter the clinical courses.
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What is a General Education Course, a Technical Core course, and a Clinical course?
In any given Health Sciences curriculum, there are 3 different types of classes. The General Education courses include the ENG 111, PSY 150, and/or CIS 111. The Technical Core courses are the science classes, like BIO 163 or BIO 168. These are the classes you can take in any given semester, as available (as long as you have met the prerequisites for the class) to earn points in the competitive process.
The Clinical courses are the actual NUR, RAD, DEN, MLT classes that are specific to the program you want to enter. These are the classes you can NOT take until you have met all the minimum admissions requirements and have been accepted directly into the program.
Can I pursue these programs on a part-time basis?
The Human Services Technology degrees can be pursued part-time. For all other Health Sciences programs, there are a few general courses that can be taken on a part-time basis prior to entry into the core courses. Once a student begins the clinical courses they must take all the courses (except the ones they have already taken) listed for each semester, which usually amounts to a full-time schedule.
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Can I work full-time while pursuing these programs?
Realistically, it is necessary for some, or even most, students to work while going to school; however, our experience clearly indicates that the more hours a student works, the less successful they are likely to be in their coursework. For any full-time student, being able to work full-time and make normal academic progress is doubtful. Students are welcome to apply for scholarships, grants, and loans through our financial aid department.
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Where are these classes taught?
The majority of classes are taught at our Health Sciences campus, which is located in Raleigh, off Sunnybrook Rd, behind Wake Medical Center. General education courses are taught at a variety of sites, including the Main Campus, community schools, etc.
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Can I begin these programs during any semester?
All of the associate and diploma programs begin only in the fall, except for Nursing, Radiography, and Medical Assisting, which begins twice a year in the fall and spring, and the Human Services Technology degrees which can be started any semester. For all programs, a student may start taking pre-curriculum, general education, and/or technical core courses any semester. Completing general education courses and technical core courses prior to starting clinical courses does not shorten the length of time that it takes to complete the programs. Note: It is a good idea to apply as soon as possible so that you have the opportunity to take any needed refresher courses and meet test requirements as early in the year as possible.
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If I am a new student and not accepted into my program, how can I take the General Education classes or the Technical Core classes to earn point?
When you fill out the Wake Technical Community College application, where it asks for your major, you need to list the major you are planning to complete (Nursing or Radiography, etc) so we know what your actual intentions are. After a Health Sciences counselor reviews your application, transcripts, and/or test scores, you may be eligible to start taking classes as a pre-health sciences major. You can NOT start taking the Clinical classes until you have been accepted directly into the program (whether by competitive admissions or first-come, first-served basis), but you can start taking the other related courses once you are accepted into a pre-health sciences major. You MUST be accepted into a pre-health sciences major to take any health sciences classes. .
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Can I take several Technical Core classes in the same semester?
In order to maintain fair and equitable practices in our competitive programs (Nursing, radiography, Dental Hygiene, and Surgical technology), students who do NOT follow the "course sequence" policy will NOT receive "quality points" for the course(s) they enrolled in without first successfully completing its' pre-requisite. This course sequence policy will apply to applicants who have applied for admission after April 1, 2003. Applicants transferring coursework from another post secondary institution that uses a different course sequence will be exempt from this policy. Wake Technical Community College's course sequence is as follows:
| Course |
Pre-Requisite |
| CHM 090 |
MAT 070, RED 090, and ENG 090 |
| BIO 163 |
CHM 090 or equivalent* |
| BIO 168 |
CHM 090 or equivalent* |
| BIO 169 |
BIO 165 |
| BIO 155 |
BIO 163 or BIO 168 |
| BIO 175 |
BIO 163 or BIO 168 or BIO 110/111 |
| BIO 271 |
BIO 163 or BIO 169 |
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| *Students registering for BIO 163 or BIO 168 are required to have had high school chemistry, a college level chemistry, CHM 090, or complete the Wake Tech ILC tutorial for chemistry.. |
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Do these programs have a waiting list?
All health sciences programs, except the Human Services technology degrees, have limited enrollments. A competitive process, not a waiting list, determines entry into the Nursing, Radiography, Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting, and Surgical Technology programs. Applicants receive points for grades received in the general education and technical core courses. For other limited enrollment programs, students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the cap is reached at which time a waiting list is started. Again, we encourage you to apply early for all programs.
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If I transfer in courses from another college, will I be able to finish the program faster?
Since the courses must be taken in sequence and are offered on a limited basis, it is highly unlikely that any previous coursework will reduce the length of time needed to complete any program.
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Do these programs transfer to another college so I can pursue a higher-level degree?
These programs are NOT designed to transfer. They are designed to give you skills to go immediately into the job market. A few of the courses will transfer in certain situations, and a few of the programs will transfer to specific programs at specific institutions; however, these instances are limited. Once Nursing graduates pass the state boards and receive their RN license, they can readily pursue their BSN through special “RN to BSN” programs which exist at most of the four-year colleges with nursing degrees.
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What is an Information Session and why do I have to attend?
Attending an information session is mandatory for any student interested in applying to the Nursing, Radiography, Dental Hygiene, and/or the Dental Assisting programs. Due to the high number of applicants that we have for these programs, we find that it is more efficient and effective to meet with students in a group setting to explain admissions requirements and competitive procedures. Applications for these programs can NOT be processed until after they have attended an information session.
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How competitive is admission to a Health Sciences program?
That, of course, depends on the number of applicants we have received for the program. Nursing, Radiography, and Dental Hygiene have, on average, at least 3 applicants for every clinical space available.
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Will letters of reference give me points?
No. Only points for academic performance are considered in the competitive process.
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