The most frequently asked questions (FAQs) are asked regarding admission to Sinclair and specifically into the PTA program.  Additional questions should be directed to the Life and Health Science counselors at extension 512-3700, or the PTA secretary at extension 512-5355.

The admissions process affords anyone successfully completing the prerequisites of the program the opportunity for entry into the program. Once accepted, the students advance through a progressively difficult curriculum, building skills at all levels including cognitive, psychomotor, affective and perceptual. Students are expected to be competent and accountable in reaching their career goals. Faculty and counseling resources are made available to assure success in keeping with the mission of Sinclair Community College of providing affordable education to a diverse population.

• Meet with a Life and Health Science (LHS) counselor in room 11346 on the main campus or with an advisor at one of the learning centers or the Courseview Campus Center in Mason. 
• Complete an application online if you have not already attended classes at Sinclair
• Review the PTA program information packet. Currently includes the semester curriculum beginning Fall 2012. 
• Complete a LHS division application
  •  Your information will then be added to the Pre-PTA program database as a student working toward admission to the program.
  • Complete all college required testing and developmental classes.  
  • It is recommeneded that the student concentrate on completing the pre-requisite courses to facilitate admission to the next available class. 
  • Complete BIO 121, PTA 106, ALH 104 and Physics 100 and HIM 121  with a grade of a "C" or better and an overall GPA of 2.5 (reflects the program grading scale requirement of C=77%).
  • Official transcripts of all courses to be transferred from other colleges to meet the general education and curriculum requirements must be submitted to Registration & Student Records by direct mailing from the originating college.  Once they are received you will be notified and must meet with an LHS counselor to set the courses in your SCC transcript. Psychology and Sociology courses required in the curriculum cannot be more than 10 years old at the time the student begins the program.
  • We do not accept high school Physics to meet the admission requirment. BIO 121 or equivalent cannot be more than 5 years old at the time the student begins the program.