Paramedics and EMTs are the front-line in the on-going efforts to improve the emergency health care delivery system in America.
Approximately half of our students take undergraduate EMC courses on the Cullowhee campus, giving them the opportunity to study in the state-of-the-art Health and Human Sciences building and to receive hands-on training and instruction from our exceptional faculty.
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Students wishing to apply to the Residential Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Program must first be accepted as students of the University through the WCU Office of Admissions.
The Emergency Medical Care, B.S. offers concentrations in science or health management.
Admission to the Residential EMC Program is competitive. To be eligible for the professional course sequence, students must have completed 60 semester hours, including Liberal Studies and pre-professional course requirements, with a minimum 2.5-grade point average.
Pre-professional requirements include BIOL 291 and BIOL 292 (with an average of a C or higher), one semester of Chemistry, and EMC 240 and EMC 241 or hold a minimum of a current state or national EMT certification (EMC 240 and 241 are offered every Fall and Spring semester). Admission requirements must be completed by August of the entering year.
Prospective students are encouraged to develop a strong foundation in basic sciences and communications skills. Computer proficiency is highly recommended and students must have a laptop computer that meets the University requirements.
Current Paramedic practitioners who are graduates of associate degree or certificate programs (which have direct articulation agreements at WCU) will find transfer and advanced-standing mechanisms available for establishing credit towards the bachelor's degree. Advanced standing can also be gained through individual course transfer and credit by experience.
In order to be considered complete, the application form and all supporting documentation must be received by the EMC program director by 5 p.m. on January 15. The admissions committee will not review any applications for early admission received after the January15 deadline.
Ready to apply? Complete the WCU EMC application form. Be sure to review the application instructions prior to completion and submission.
Contact the program director for more information on the following scholarships:
Lovin-Belcher Scholarship
Norma Brake Cook Scholarship
EMC Courage, Belief, and Strength Scholarship
Other loans, scholarships, and financial aid may be available to qualifying students in the specific health disciplines. Awards are made on the basis of need, academic promise, and personal qualifications. For complete information, contact the Financial Aid Office.