Psychiatric Technician: Admission Information

Admission Requirements

  • Complete all prerequisites prior to applying with a grade of "C" or better and a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.
  • Be a current Delta College student
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • A valid signed copy of your Social Security Card
  • Completion of the Twelfth (12th) Grade in High School or its Equivalent. A copy of your High School Diploma, High School Transcripts showing graduation, or passed the "GED" test at the 12th Grade Level; copy of certificate required.
  • If a student has a High School diploma from a foreign country, an evaluation must accompany that foreign High School diploma that indicates it is equivalent to a U.S. Twelfth (12th) Grade High School Completion.  The agency evaluating the foreign diploma must be accredited by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Prerequisites

  • Biology 33 - Anatomy & Physiology OR Biology 31 - Human Anatomy
  • Psych 001- Introduction to Psychology
  • HS 19 / FCS 19 - Human Development
  • HS 36 - Medical Terminology & Speech
     

Delta Student Requirement

To qualify for the program, you must be enrolled as a current Delta College student and know your Delta College ID number and email address. To be considered a current Delta College student, an "active application" must be on file with Delta College Admissions and Records. If you have not attended Delta College for two or more semesters, then you do not have an "active application" and must reapply to Delta College. Any student who does not have an "active application" on file prior prior to the Psychiatric Technician Online application opening date will be unable to submit an application to the program. 

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