Associate degree prepared Radiographers work directly with patients and physicians as they perform diagnostic and fluoroscopic testing procedures in a Medical Imaging department. Employment opportunities are found in private outpatient clinics, health centers, physician offices and hospitals.

The Radiologic Sciences program offers an Associate of Science Degree that is inclusive of all eligibility requirements for the entry-level American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national certification exam in Radiography. The student-focused curriculum includes professional courses in the radiologic sciences and a structured competency-based clinical education with an emphasis on liberal arts studies.

In our commitment to provide the health care community with radiographers who are skilled professionals and responsive to human needs, students are educated to become caring, competent, and professional radiographers.

Prerequisite requirements for entering the Medical Imaging Associate of Science Degree in Radiography (MI):

1. For program acceptance:
   1. Completed work equal to standard high school course with satisfactory achievement (grade of "C" or better) in Algebra and Chemistry, within the previous five years.
   2. **SAT score of 900 or above (or comparable ACT score.
   3. Incoming students are placed in Educational Enrichment courses based on their SAT or ACT scores; and
   4. Complete all required Educational Enrichment courses with a "B" or better, prior to program
      acceptance.
2. Completion of all general education course work with a "C" or better.
3. Students are required to submit a completed health form including medical history, physical examination and immunization/immune status information. Students must comply with all health requirements as outlined on the form. Clinical experience will not be permitted without the completed health form. Health forms are obtained from the Health Services Department and returned to the Health Services Department where the results are kept confidential.
4. Urine drug screen and TB testing (PPD Mantoux.)
5. Students are required to have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification (Adult, Child, Infant, and AED).
6. Students in the Health Studies Division curriculum are assessed a one-time fee to cover incidental expenses connected with your program’s clinical education. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification (Adult, Child, Infant and AED), urine drug screening and TB testing are included in this fee and will be available through Health Services at specified times only. One criminal background check, one child abuse clearance (if required) and one urine drug screen are included in the fee. If additional criminal background checks, child abuse clearances or urine drug screens are required, the student is responsible for any additional cost.
7. All students are required to have a current clear urine drug screen, submit to a criminal record check, and to have a child abuse history clearance.
8. Medical Imaging program requires full-time summer clinical course work.

**SAT score is the combined total of only the verbal and math portions of the exam