Radiography, AAS Semester-By-Semester Plan

Math - An applicant must have completed one of the following before receiving the applicant packet:

An unweighted high school GPA of 2.8 or higher from a College Prep Curriculum valid within 10 years. If this is not met, one of the following options, within 10 years, will satisfy the math requirement: Qualifying placement scores; A grade of “P” for DMA 010-080; A grade of “C” or higher for MAT 080 OR RISE placement if outside the 10 year high school timeframe and must demonstrate mastery of Units 1-12 (Tier 2) or will be required to complete the transition course until mastery in Unit 12 (Tier 2) is met.

Students who do not satisfy the high school GPA or RISE placement requirements, must attend the transition course, MAT 003, until mastery is achieved through Unit 12 (Tier 2). Students who have completed one of the following college transfer math courses from a regionally accredited institution with a “C” or better may meet the math requirement: MAT 121, MAT 122, MAT 141, MAT 143, MAT 151, MAT 152, MAT 161, MAT 171, MAT 263, MAT 271 and other courses not listed may be considered on an individual basis. Students who receive Tier 2 credit via the “MAT 110, credit for Tier 2 Waiver/Substitution” will not qualify for placement into a Health Sciences/Nursing program. (A10300FY Statement)

Biology: BIO 163 must be completed prior to enrollment in this curriculum.

Fall I

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credits: 1
or ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credits: 1
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
RAD 110 - Rad Intro & Patient Care Credits: 3
RAD 111 - RAD Procedures I Credits: 4
RAD 151 - RAD Clinical Ed I Credits: 2

Spring I

ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disc Credits: 3
MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra Credits: 4
RAD 112 - RAD Procedures II Credits: 4
RAD 121 - Image Production I Credits: 3
RAD 161 - RAD Clinical Ed II Credits: 5

Summer I

RAD 122 - Image Production II Credits: 2
RAD 141 - Radiation Safety Credits: 2
RAD 171 - RAD Clinical Ed III Credits: 3

Fall II

PSY 150 - General Psychology Credits: 3
RAD 211 - RAD Procedures III Credits: 3
RAD 231 - Image Production III Credits: 2
RAD 251 - RAD Clinical Ed IV Credits: 7

Spring II

RAD 261 - RAD Clinical Ed V Credits: 7
RAD 271 - Radiography Capstone Credits: 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

Additional Information:

This program requires a 2.2 or greater high school GPA from a College Prep Curriculum valid within 10 years, or a placement test demonstrating placement into college-ready English 111 and math. If either of these requirements is not met, the student will be placed into Associate in General Education – First Year (A10300-FY). *See the A10300FY – Associate in General Education-First Year Program page for more information.

All Health Sciences and Nursing students must have grades of “A,” “B,” “C,” or “SA” on all applicable course work to progress each semester and graduate from the program.

The Radiography Associate Degree in Applied Science is approved by the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT at 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182; Telephone Number 312-704-5300; www.jrcert.org).

Please note that this is a possible semester-by-semester course of study. Any transition courses such as math and English that are necessary for student placement could extend the time needed for completion. In such cases, graduation may be extended by one or more semester(s). Other delays might be experienced in regards to the timelines of various course offerings.