b"Academic and Entry Requirements Achieve a minimum Accuplacer English Placement score (Traditional Exam = 175; Next Generation Exam = 502) Achieve a minimum Accuplacer Math Placement score (Traditional Exam = 53; Next Generation Exam = 231) Complete all General Education Prerequisite Courses Review the online mandatory Pre-Health Sciences Orientation Session prior to completing the supplemental application for program ranking.The session can be viewed anytime and anywhere you have access to the internet.The Power Point presentation gives you valuable information on topics common to all health science programs at MGCCC. Even without the ability to speak directly or interact immediately with a health sciences advisor, the session speaks to frequently asked questions from program entrance to completion.In order to receive credit for viewing the session, follow the steps below.The information is approximately one (1) hour in length. To complete this requirement do the following: 1. Access the college's web page mgccc.edu 2. Click on Web Services (top tab) 3. Enter the GCID (M#) and Password 4. Select Student 5. Select Health Sciences Division Supplemental Application Orientation Session. 6. In order to receive credit, you must review the entire session. 7. Click survey complete so that your log-in information will be recorded in the college's BANNER system.Hold a current American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Providers certification Comply with Mississippi law requiring a Criminal Background History Check with Fingerprinting through the Mississippi Department of Health. All students making application to a Health Science program at MGCCC are required to obtain a clear or acceptable Criminal Background Check from the MGCCC Campus Police Department at JD, JC,Perkinston, or GC Campus.The criminal background check policy (including testing dates and times) can be viewed atHealth Sciences Division Criminal Background Check Policy.Selection Process Program openings are filled based on Selective Admission; applicants are ranked based on their individual achievement test scores and prior college course work. Student ranking for entry into the SUT program is based on a point system. Students are awarded points for their required ACCUPLACER,general education prerequisite course grades, and cumulative GPA.Program enrollment is a floating number which can fluctuate each year based on availability of clinical rotation slots. Students who are selected are also held to the following program policies. SUT Program Policies All Health Science students are required to submit to substance testing in accordance with the substance testing policy and procedures for the Health Sciences Division. The testing policy can be viewed by clicking here:Health Sciences Division Substance Testing Policy. A physical examination, immunization records, CPR Certification and completed health form, signed by a Medical Physician, are required prior to the first meeting of the program. The physical form can be viewed on-line at MGCCC Health Sciences Division Pre_Entrance_Health_FormUpon admission to the Surgical Technology Program, students must maintain a 2.0 GPA on the required courses and complete each course with a C or better. Adherence to additional clinical affiliation requirements may be necessary depending on clinical rotation placement. (i.e. hospital orientation, HIPAA training, CPR certification) The Health Sciences Division Student Manual can be viewed here SUT programCost List (Estimate only) Tuition Fall/Spring Full-Time Tuition (15-21 credit hours) - $1,550* Fall/Spring Full-Time Out-of-State Tuition - $3,100*Part-Time Tuition - $155 per credit hour* Part-Time Out-of-State Tuition - $310 per credit hour* Summer Full-Time Tuition (12-15 hours) - $1,550* 234"