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Radiologic Technology - Associate of Applied Science

Learn diagnostic medical imaging, including how to operate equipment.  Complete this program exclusively on weekdays, or in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.

Special program application:  you must fulfill certain requirements before requesting a program application.

What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Take the medical radiography exam by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and qualify to work in hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices.

Academic Options:  Continue taking courses to earn a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Post-degree Certificate.

Locations:  West Campus

Department/Contact Information:  Division Dean: 206-6783, Lead Faculty: 206-3104

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 
Students must receive a C grade or better in all core courses to progress to the next semester.

General Education Requirements
This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses. * Select courses to fulfill C or G requirements.**
Reading Requirement: complete this requirement before enrolling in general education courses
Humanities and Social Science Requirement: Select a course from the
Humanities/Fine Arts or Leadership/Ethics category.
3
Computer and Information Literacy Requirement 1-3
Subtotal 4-6
Course # Course Title Credits
Required Core Courses
RAD 170/170LB Medical Imaging Fundamentals 3
RAD 171/171LB Radiographic Positioning I 4.5
RAD 172/172LB Medical Imaging Technology I 3.5
RAD 173LB Clinical Education I 6
RAD 174/174LB Radiographic Positioning II 4.5
RAD 175/175LB Medical Imaging Technology II 3.5
RAD 176LB Clinical Education II 6
RAD 177LC Clinical Education III 6
RAD 181/181LB Radiographic Positioning III 4.5
RAD 182/182LB Medical Imaging Technology III 3.5
RAD 183LC Clinical Education IV 4
RAD 184/184LB Radiographic Positioning IV 4
RAD 185 Clinical Seminar 1
RAD 186LB Clinical Education V 6
Subtotal 60
Required Support Courses
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 4
WRT 101 Writing I 3
WRT 102 Writing II 3
Subtotal 10
Total 74-76

* Other general education requirements are fulfilled by required core and support courses:  Communication - WRT 101, WRT 102;  Analysis and Critical Thinking - program prerequisites;  Humanities and Social Science - PSY 101 fulfills 4 credits in the Social Science category.

** Select courses so that at least one course is marked "C" (cultural diversity) or "G" (global awareness).