Radiography (A.A.S.) (Pending Department of Education Approval)

A.A.S. Degree: 79 Hours

The Associates of Applied Science in Radiography is seeking the program's initial accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). JRCERT, 20 N. Wacker Dr, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182. mail@jrcert.org. (312) 704-5300. Currently, the program is operating under its provisional accreditation, and the first site visit for accreditation will occur 12-18 months after students begin the program.  

The program is designed to be completed over 28 months (about 2 and a half years), including 12 months of general education courses followed by core radiology courses over the last 16 months. The total credits required to earn the degree are a minimum of 79. The general education courses consist of at least 27 credit hours, and the core radiography courses consist of 52 credit hours. 

The program is run in a cohort style, with cohorts beginning in the fall and spring of each year. Acceptance to the program requires a "C" or higher in all general education courses. All RAD pre-fixed courses must be completed with a "C" or higher.      

The A.A.S.R.T. provides the student with the opportunity to complete approximately 800 hours of direct patient care experience caring for patients in a variety of clinical settings. Students perform clinical rotations, including level 1 trauma centers, rural hospital systems, outpatient imaging centers, urgent care centers, community health centers, inpatient hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, surgery centers, and specialty clinics such as orthopedic and neurological centers.  

The program's didactic curriculum focuses on preparing the student to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) national registry exam in radiography. This registry allows them to work as radiologic technologists across the country; please note that some states require additional licensures.