Eligibility Criteria
Applicants Graduating Before 1983:
Completion of high school graduation requirements as set by the Provincial Department of Education with a minimum 65% average in Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology, and Language.
Applicants Graduating After 1983:
The current criteria for graduation for high school as set by the Department of Education. Applicants must have a minimum average of 65% in the following courses:
English: English 3201 or the former combination of English Language 3101 and one of Thematic Literature 3201 or Literary Heritage 3202
Mathematics 3204 or 3205
Science: One course at the 3000 level chosen from one of Biology 3201, Chemistry 3203, Earth Systems 3209 or Physics 3204.
Two credits at the 3000 level in Social Studies
Two elective credits at the 3000 level
Keyboarding/Word-processing 1101 and Advanced Word-Processing/Desktop Publishing are recommended
Applicants for Mature Students Status:
An applicant who is 21 years or older, who has not fulfilled the requirements in any of the above categories may be admitted to the Program.
Applicants for mature student status will be required to submit proof of age; 2 letters of reference from persons competent to assess the candidate’s ability to proceed with studies; a letter from the applicant outlining the grounds for requesting special consideration; and an official transcripts of high school marks and marks from post secondary institutions.
For further and more complete information, please contact the institution, or visit the following URL: http://www.cns.nf.ca/programs/prog_lpn/lpn_adm.htm