Radiography Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Availability: North Metro Campus

Program Accreditation: The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology is located at 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 312.704.5300 email: mail@jrcert.org website: http://www.jrcert.org.

Program Purpose: The Radiography 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 a Radiologic Technology Associate of Applied Science degree, and possess the qualifications of an entry-level radiographer and are eligible to take the national boards administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) once all academic and clinical requirements are met.

Program Length: Students that have completed all of the required prerequisite courses can complete the Radiography program in four semesters.

Admission Requirements: Students must meet all admission requirements of the college and have reached the age of 18. Admission into the Radiography program is competitive, and the program does not maintain a waiting list. Please consult the Radiography webpage on the college’s website for specific pre-requisite and program admission information.

Total Credit Hours: 77