Program Requirements

The associate degree in radiography provides students with critical skills for entry-level work in radiography. The comprehensive curriculum begins with courses in the sciences and humanities, to establish a broad academic foundation for lifelong learning. Major courses build on one another, progressing from learning the tools and terminology of radiography to mastering competencies in sophisticated imaging techniques. Graduates are employed in hospitals and doctors’ offices throughout the region.

Academic Advising

Each student is assigned a faculty adviser in Radiography, to assist with selecting courses and creating an individual plan for academic success.

For information about courses and scheduling, visit SPA.

Minimum Grades

Radiography courses are planned as a progression of increasing complexity; they build upon one another and are taken in sequence. A minimum grade of “B-” is required in each radiography course. If a student has failed to attain a grade of “B-” or better in more than one clinical radiography course within the total program of studies, that student will be dismissed from the program. If a student has failed to attain a grade of “B-” or better in the same radiography course twice, that student will be dismissed from the program. Pass/Fail is not an option. Students must successfully complete both the theory and clinical components of each radiography course in order to progress to the next sequential course. Attendance is required for class and clinical experiences.

Any student receiving a clinical failure in a radiography course will receive an “F” for the course and be terminated from the radiography program.

A minimum grade of “C+” is required in English Composition and College Algebra. A minimum grade of a “B-” is required in A&P I and II (B- if taken at another institution). General education courses may only be repeated once.

Health Clearance

In order to attend clinical experiences, continuing students must pass an annual physical assessment that includes documentation of required immunizations/titers required by the clinical education settings, a drug screen, criminal background check, annual PPD and annual proof of flu shot.

Also required is a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Heathcare Providers. The only two types of in-person CPR certifications that are acceptable are:

• American Heart Association (AHA): Health care professional CPR Basic Life Support (BLS provider)
• American Red Cross: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

All other types of CPR certification and certifications through other organizations will be rejected.