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EMERGENCY HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAM PROFILE

Student to Faculty Ratio
23 to 1
National Certification Board Examination Pass Rate (Overall)
91.6%
National Certification Board Examination Pass Rate (First-Time):
90.0%
Graduation Rate (Class of 2007)
88%
Number of Applicants:
        EMT Basic
        EMT Paramedic
        EMT Bachelor of Science
145
55
23
Number Admitted:
        EMT Basic
        EMT Paramedic
        EMT Bachelor of Science
145
55
23
Total Enrollment (Fall 2007)
112
Average Age of Students
30

Race/Ethnicity of Students

        Anglo/White
62%
        Hispanic
32%
        African American
3%
        Asian
1%
        Other/Unknown
2%
Gender of Students
        Male
78%
        Female
22%
Degrees Awarded
Basic Certification
Paramedic Certification
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Sciences
Application Period
EMT Basic Deadline
             – April 1 for May entry
             – June 1 for August entry
             – November 1 for January entry
EMT Paramedic Deadline
            – June 1 for Fall entry only
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Sciences
             – June 1 for Fall entry
             – November 1 for Spring entry
             – March 1 for Summer enrollment
Beginning Semester
Basic: May, August and January
Paramedic: Fall
Bachelor of Science: May, August and January
Options and Length of Programs
Basic: 1 semester (full time)
Paramedic: 2 semesters (full time)
Bachelor of Science:
            – 2 years (full time)
            – part time - variable
Accept Out-of-State Students?
Yes
Preference for Texas Students?
No

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