Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology

To be considered for admission to the associate’s degree in radiologic technology program, all applicants must meet the minimum admissions criteria listed below. Admission to the program is a selective process, and meeting the minimum requirements does not ensure admission to the program. Applicants who are not selected must re-apply the following year.

Documentation for your application to the radiologic technology program is due by May 1 to the Office of Admissions.

1. Meet all University admission criteria at the time of application.

2. Minimum grade of C in all prerequisite courses included in the Rad Tech Curriculum Plan:

   1. ACSM 1110 Introduction to College Education - 1 credit hour

   2. MATH 1315 College Algebra - 3 credit hours

   3. BIOL 1110 Introduction to Medical Terminology - 1 credit hour

   4. BIOL 2310 Human Anatomy & Physiology I - 3 credit hours; May have pre or corequisite course required for this class if taken at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. Refer to the University Catalog for course requirements.

   5. BIOL 2311 Human Anatomy & Physiology II - 3 credit hours

   6. WRIT 1310 College Writing I - 3 credit hours

   7. WRIT 1311 College Writing II - 3 credit hours

   8. PSYC 1310 Introductory Psychology - 3 credit hours

   9. THEO 1310 Introduction to Theology - 3 credit hours

   10. RADT 1710 Introduction to Radiology - 1 credit hour

3. All prerequisite courses must be completed or enrolled in by the application deadline of May 1. An applicant may still apply in May with courses remaining in the Summer semester preceding the clinical phase.

4. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 for all Rad Tech prerequisite courses.

5. Minimum age of 18 at time of enrollment.

6. Documented completion of 20 observation hours in the Radiology department of a hospital and/or work experience in a Radiology department of a hospital. View a list of instructions, list of procedures and an evaluation that should be turned in with your verification of volunteer hours. Students are encouraged to start their volunteer service as soon as possible because the process to begin can be lengthy.

7. Two letters of reference.

8. Complete the online clinical application which includes a short narrative as to why you have chosen this career and program.

Applicants should be aware that admitted students are required to participate in certain clinical rotations that occur in the evenings.

The Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology degree is designed in two parts. Part one consists of 24 credit hours in the arts and science prerequisite courses and can be completed in semesters one and two. Part two begins upon enrollment to the clinical portion of the program and is 53 credit hours, designed to be completed in five consecutive semesters in which the student enrolls full-time.