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Programs & Prerequisites

The EMCC program-specific prerequisites follow:

= Associate in Arts
AAS = Associate in Applied Science
AS = Associate in Science
CRT = Certificate
R = Required
D = Desired*		    ALG

I

  ALG

2

 GEO

M

  TRI

G

  BIO/

L

A

B

 PHY

S

I

C

  CHE/

L

A

B

  A&P/

L

A

B
Automotive Technology AAS R D D D or D1
Automotive Technology CRT R
Building Construction AAS R D D D or D1
Building Construction CRT R
Business Management2  AAS R
Computer Repair Technology CRT R D
Culinary Arts AAS R R R or R or R1
Culinary Arts CRT R D D or D or D1
Diesel, Truck & Heavy Equipment AAS R D D D or D1
Diesel, Truck & Heavy Equipment CRT R
Early Childhood Education AAS R
Early Childhood Education CRT R
Education AAS R
Electrical & Automation Technology   AAS R R R R or R1
Electricians Technology CRT R
Emergency Medical Services AAS R R     or     R
Emergency Medical Services CRT R R     or     R
Fine Woodworking & Cabinet Making AAS R
Career Studies AAS R
Health Care Secretary   CRT R
Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt AAS R
Liberal Studies AA R
Medical Assistant AAS R R
Medical Radiography AS R R R R R or R1
Medical Office Technology AAS R
Nursing AS R R R R
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning AAS R D D D or D1
Restaurant & Foods Service Mgmt AAS R
Surgical Technology AAS R R     or     R
Trade & Technical Occupations AAS R D D
Welding AAS R D D D or D1
Welding CRT R D

It is strongly recommended that students take physics with lab as a prerequisite for admission in the mechanical, building, electrical, and Medical Radiography programs.

*Desired: This course is not necessary for admission but is of significant value in the intended program of study. All applicants are expected to have successfully completed at least one year of math and one year of science in high school. The chart is intended for use as a guideline for students when choosing an appropriate curriculum. The Director of Admissions urges interested applicants who do not meet these requirements to call and discuss alternatives.

  1. English Composition and keyboarding (must be at a rate of 25 words per minute on a 3 minute timing with 3 or fewer errors) for Health Care Secretary, Medical Transcription, Office Administration, and Office Technology required.
  2. Four (4) years relevant work experience required.
  3. Prerequisites outlined for program also apply to program upgrade.
  4. Students must be familiar with Microsoft Office, e-mail, and the Internet.
  • Alg I = High School Equivalent Algebra I
  • Alg 2 = High School Equivalent Algebra II
  • Geom = High School Equivalent Geometry
  • Trig = High School Equivalent Trigonometry
  • Bio/Lab = High School Equivalent Biology with Lab
  • Physics = High School Equivalent Physics
  • Che/Lab = High School Equivalent Chemistry with Lab
  • A&P Lab = College-Level Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab