Program Information

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Robin Johnson, CDA
MCC Dental Assisting Program Coordinator
601-484-8676
rjohnson@meridiancc.edu

 
PROGRAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

All students must meet the college "General Admission" requirements as outlined in the MCC College Catalog. To be eligible to enter the Dental Assisting program, you must:
score a 17 or better composite score on the ACT
or, score 69.5 or above on the MCC ACCUPLACER reading section and a 59.5 or above on the arithmetic section (ACCUPLACER is given free of charge at MCC Admission office)
or, Complete 15 semester hours with a "C" average or above at an accredited college or university with six of the hours being awarded in English Compostion I (ENG 1113) and Principles of Speech (SPT 1113); and, have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 ("C" average) on all previous college coursework,
and, attend a DAT information session.  Students will receive notice from the Admission Office about scheduling their information session.

Check with the Admissions Office and/or the Health Education Advisor for information session dates, selection details, and deadlines. Program admission is a competitive process.