Baccalaureate in EMS: Application Procedures

Pre Admission Advising Session

Qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Department to arrange an advising session prior to submitting an application and all official transcripts. This session will be scheduled for an in person meeting or via other technologies as appropriate.

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Admission Process

The following are the minimum admission requirements for consideration and do not guarantee acceptance into the program.

• 2.5 cumulative college grade point average

• Completion of a the following General Education Requirements

• English Composition I
• English Composition II
• Computer Concepts or Internet-based course from the General Education Electives

• Current license or certification as a paramedic (may include National Registry and other state credentials; subject to review from Arkansas Department of Health)

• Applicants that participate in a Pre Admission Advising Session will be given preferential consideration on admissions decisions

Preferred Admission Criteria

General Education Requirements

Selection Process

The following are considered by a selection committee when reviewing applicants for the program:

• Academic performance

• Completion of a the following General Education Requirements

  • English Composition I
  • English Composition II
  • Computer Concepts or Internet-based course from the General Education Electives

• Current license or certification as a paramedic (may include National Registry  and other state credentials; subject to review from Arkansas Department of Health)

• Applicant’s personal statement

• Applicants that participate in a Pre Admission Advising Session will be given preferential consideration on admissions decisions

The selection committee reviews all applications that meet admission requirements. 

Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, or sex. Otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities receive equal consideration.

Bachelor’s Degree in EMS for Currently Licensed/Certified Paramedics:

Class size is limited and all applicants may not be selected for participation in the program.

In order to be assured of consideration for admission the following application deadliness must be met. All application materials must be received by the dates below. 

     Fall entry – August 1

     Spring entry – December 1

     Summer entry – May 1

In the event the class is not filled from those applicants, the application deadline may be extended.  Applicants must complete all application requirements (1-7) in order to receive consideration.  Applicants must provide:

1. Application for Admission: The College of Health Professions Application for Admission is required.* Applications are only accepted for this program online, to apply directly online by clicking here.
    

2. Application Fee:  A $40.00 non-refundable fee is required and must accompany the application.  (If applying to multiple programs, a $40.00 fee is required for the first program and $10.00 for each additional program.)
    

3. Official Transcripts: Arrange for each college or university you have attended to forward an official transcript of your course work to:
   

College of Health Professions, Welcome Center

4301 West Markham Street #619

Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

Telephone: (501) 686-5730

Transcripts "issued to the student" will not substitute for official  transcripts forwarded directly to the College of Health Professions by the institution issuing the transcripts.  A college Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 is required for admission to the program.  

4. Official Documentation: Current license or certification as a paramedic (may include National Registry and other state credentials; subject to review from Arkansas Department of Health)
    

5. Personal Statement: A letter written by the applicant is required. It should state the applicant's interest in the program and the field, and objective(s) to be achieved through completion of the program.
    

6. Advising Session: Qualified applicants are contacted to arrange an advising session after receipt of application and all official transcripts. This session will be scheduled for an in person meeting or via other technologies as appropriate.
   

7. TOEFL scores as applicable.*

*Admission Requirements for Foreign, Non-permanent Resident Alien, and Non-native English Speakers:  All applicants who are not United States citizens or permanent resident aliens or for whom English is not their native language must meet additional admission requirements.  Please consult the Admission/Academic Information section of the CHP Catalog found at http://www.uams.edu/chp/catalog/ .

Arkansas residency will be considered during selection for admission.

Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, or sex. Otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities receive equal consideration.

All documents should be submitted to:

College of Health Professions, Welcome Center

4301 West Markham Street #619

Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

Telephone: (501) 686-5730

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