Associate of Science Degree in Radiography
Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the national certifying examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.). The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The curriculum includes General Education requirements as well as in-depth instruction in radiographic procedures, pathology, patient care, and radiographic physics. A competency-based clinical education component is conducted at six local hospitals. Program graduates may choose to continue their education at the university level, or to specialize in other imaging modalities such as: Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Degree Requirements
General Education - Humanities/Fine Arts
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I (P) | 3 credits |
| and select one from the following: | |
| AML 2010 | American Literature to 1865 (P) | 3 credits |
| AML 2020 | American Literature after 1865 (P) | 3 credits |
| ARH 2050 | History of Art (Prehistoric - Gothic) (P) | 3 credits |
| ARH 2051 | History of Art (Renaissance through Modern) (P) | 3 credits |
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II (P) | 3 credits |
| ENC 1107 | Advanced College Writing (P) | 3 credits |
| ENL 2012 | English Literature to 1798 (P) | 3 credits |
| ENL 2022 | English Literature after 1798 (P) | 3 credits |
| HUM 1233 | Humanities Literature: Baroque to Present (P)* | 3 credits |
| HUM 1533 | Humanities: Philosophy (P) | 3 credits |
| HUM 1541 | Humanities Literature: Ancient to Renaissance (P) | 3 credits |
| HUM 2512 | Humanities: Fine Arts (P) | 3 credits |
| IDS 1110 | The Pursuit of Knowledge (P) | 3 credits |
| IDS 1955 | Interdisciplinary Study Abroad (P) | 3 credits |
| LIT 2110 | World Literature: Homer to the Renaissance (P) | 3 credits |
| LIT 2120 | World Literature: Enlightenment to the Present (P) | 3 credits |
| MUL 2010 | Survey of Music Literature (P) | 3 credits |
| PHI 1002 | Philosophical Practice (P) | 3 credits |
| PHI 1010 | Introduction to Philosophy (P) | 3 credits |
| PHI 1103 | Critical and Creative Thinking (P) | 3 credits |
| PHI 1635 | Ethical Issues in Health Care (P) | 3 credits |
| PHI 1801 | Philosophy of Art (P) | 3 credits |
| PHI 2630 | Introduction to Ethics (P) | 3 credits |
| REL 1300 | Introduction to World Religions (P) | 3 credits |
| SPC 1608 | Introduction to Speech Communication (P) | 3 credits |
| THE 1000 | Introduction to Theatre (Drama) (P) | 3 credits |
General Education - Natural Science/Mathematics
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra (P) | 3 credits |
| BSC 2093 | Anatomy and Physiology I (P) | 3 credits |
| BSC 2093L | Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (P) | 1 credit |
| BSC 2094 | Anatomy and Physiology II(P) | 3 credits |
| BSC 2094L | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (P) | 1 credit |
General Education - Social/Behavioral Science
| PSY 2012 | Introduction to Psychology (P) | 3 credits |
General Education courses, RTE 1000, and CGS 1060 or CGS 1100 may be taken prior to acceptance into the program or must be completed while enrolled in the program.
Major Field Required Courses - 57 credits
| RTE 1000 | Introduction to Radiologic Sciences (O) | 3 credits |
| RTE 1111 | Patient Care for Radiologic Sciences (O) | 2 credits |
| RTE 1111L | Patient Care Lab for Imaging Sciences (O) | 1 credit |
| RTE 1418 | Radiographic Imaging I (O) | 3 credits |
| RTE 1457 | Radiographic Imaging II (O) | 3 credits |
| RTE 1457L | Radiographic Imaging II Lab (O) | 1 credit |
| RTE 1503 | Radiographic Procedures I (O) | 3 credits |
| RTE 1513 | Radiographic Procedures II (O) | 3 credits |
| RTE 1513L | Radiographic Procedures II Lab (O) | 1 credit |
| RTE 1523 | Radiographic Procedures III (O) | 3 credits |
| RTE 1523L | Radiographic Procedures III Lab (O) | 1 credit |
| RTE 1804 | Radiographic Clinical Education I (O) | 1 credit |
| RTE 1814 | Radiographic Clinical Education II (O) | 1 credit |
| RTE 1824 | Radiographic Clinical Education III (O) | 3 credits |
| RTE 1834 | Radiography Clinical Education IV (O) | 3 credits |
| RTE 2844 | Radiographic Clinical Education V (O) | 1 credit |
| RTE 2061 | Radiographic Seminar (O) | 3 credits |
| RTE 2385 | Radiation Safety and Protection (O) | 2 credits |
| RTE 2533 | Radiographic Procedures IV (O) | 2 credits |
| RTE 2533L | Radiographic Procedures IV Lab (O) | 1 credit |
| RTE 2553 | Radiographic Procedures V (O) | 2 credits |
| RTE 2553L | Radiographic Procedures V Lab (O) | 1 credit |
| RTE 2571 | Introduction to Computed Tomography (O) | 1 credit |
| RTE 2785 | Advanced Pathophysiology (O) | 2 credits |
| RTE 2854 | Radiographic Clinical Education VI (O) | 1 credit |
| RTE 2864 | Radiographic Clinical Education VII (O) | 3 credits |
| RTE 2874 | Radiographic Clinical Education VIII (O) | 3 credits |
| And | |
| CGS 1060 | College Computing (P) | 3 credits |
| Or | |
| CGS 1100 | Introduction to Computer Applications for Business (P) | 3 credits |
Upon acceptance, a complete health screen, drug screen and Florida Department of Law Enforcement criminal background check are required. All core curriculum (RTE prefix), English, math, and natural science courses require a grade of “C” or higher. Priority consideration for admission to the program will be given to those who have completed Anatomy and Physiology I and corequisite lab, Introduction to Radiologic Sciences, and other General Education courses prior to the published application deadline. Anatomy and Physiology II and corequisite lab must be completed by the end of the Spring semester, first year.