Radiologic Technology

Radiologic Technology at FranU

Program Specific Admission Requirements:

Application Deadline: May 1 for class beginning in August.

Guaranteed Admission

There are two ways in which a student can qualify for guaranteed admission into the Radiologic Technology Program:

1. A student who enters the University as a freshman is guaranteed admission into the Rad Tech program when:

• All prerequisite courses towards to Rad Tech degree are taken at FranU with at least a grade point average of 3.0 on all prerequisite coursework.
• All other minimum admission requirements are met

2. A transfer student is guaranteed admission into the Rad Tech program when:

• Required prerequisite coursework in the Rad Tech program (including courses that are in progress at the time of application to the University) are transferred in with at least a grade point average of 3.2 in these courses.
• A grade point average of at least 3.0 is maintained while completing remaining prerequisite courses at the University.
• All other minimum admission requirements are met.

* Selection is competitive and is limited due to clinical resources available. Qualification does not assure selection.

General Application Requirements:

To be considered for admission to the Radiologic Technology Program, all applicants must complete the application process by May 1st and 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.

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 co requisite course required for this class if taken at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. Refer to 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 hours
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 50 volunteer service 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 following documentation is due by May 1 to the Admissions Office:

1. Online clinical application with short narrative
2. Documented 50 volunteer hours, procedures list, and evaluation
3. Two letters of reference
4. Completion or enrollment in Rad Tech prerequisite courses

Completed applications will be reviewed during the month of May. The selection committee may request an interview before final decisions are made. Applicants will be notified of their program admission status by mid-June. Accepted candidates will attend a mandatory Pre-Enrollment session in June and classes will begin in August.

Program Mission

The mission of the Radiologic Technology program at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is to educate and form entry level Radiologic Technologists in a faith based academic community. Students are educated to become competent and compassionate technologists who serve their patients, profession and the community.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Goals

Accreditation

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Questions about accreditation of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

The Radiologic Technology Associate of Science Degree Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182) (312-704-5300, website: www.jrcert.org, email: mail@jrcert.org). The most recent accreditation award was eight years and the next review is scheduled for 2023.

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