Radiologic Technology AAS Degree (RT23)
The Radiologic Technology associate degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in radiology departments and related businesses and industries. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and clinical instruction necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an associate of applied science degree, have the qualifications of a radiographer, and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination for radiographers.
The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (20 N. Wacker Dr. Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182; phone 312.704.5300; www.jrcert.org).
Students will have the opportunity to learn about all applications of diagnostic imaging, including routine radiography and fluoroscopy, trauma radiography, surgical and mobile radiography, pediatric radiography, as well as sub-specialty modalities such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy.
In order to receive a wide variety of experience, students will receive clinical assignments in a number of clinical environments. Travel will be required to all clinical sites.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may obtain employment as radiographers in the diagnostic field of radiology.
Competitive Selection Process
Radiologic Technology Preparatory/Core Courses
The annual deadline is June 1. To be eligible for the Radiologic Technology program selection, the student must complete the following requirements by the applicable deadline. The student:
- Must complete the following courses with a minimum grade of C: BIOL 2113/BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114/BIOL 2114L, ENGL 1101, MATH 1101 or MATH 1111, and PSYC 1101.
- Must complete ALHS 1090 with a minimum grade of C no later than the first semester of the program.
Radiologic Technology Competitive Selection
In addition to completion of the core courses listed above, the Radiologic Technology program requires students in competitive selection to complete the Psychological Service Bureau (PSB) Health Occupations Aptitude Examination, Edition 3. Please refer to the Admissions section of this catalog for details of the Competitive Selection Process applicant requirements and scoring method. Additional information is also available on the RT program web page.
Students ranked with the highest overall scores for required course completion and PSB exam will be selected for program admission.
Radiologic Technology Occupational and Clinical Courses
Students selected for admission to each Radiologic Technology program will complete the occupational and clinical program courses as a cohort. A class is admitted each fall semester.
Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 77 credit hours
Curriculum
All Associate of Applied Science Degrees require a minimum 15 credit hours of general education courses using the curriculum structure outlined in the beginning of this degree program section. All course prerequisites must be met. Please see Associate Degree General Education Requirement Section for Area I, Area II, Area III, and Area IV requirements.
General Core Courses
Area I requirements (minimum 3 hours; must include ENGL 1101)
Area II requirements (minimum 3 hours; must include PSYC 1101)
Area III requirements (minimum 3 hours; must include MATH 1101 or MATH 1111)
Area IV requirements (minimum 3 hours)
Additional 3 hours from Area I, II, III or IV
Occupational Courses