Radiologic Technology, AAS

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This program* prepares the student with the necessary technical skills of imaging and interpersonal patient care skills to qualify as contributing members in today’s healthcare environment. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to write the American Registry of Radiologic Technology examination to attain professional status as entry-level radiographers.

NPC Honors Program: The NPC Honors Program is accepting applications. Learn more about the NPC Honors Program.

_{^{*The curriculum prepares you for licensure/certification in Arkansas.}}

General Education Core - 23 Credit Hours

Completion of the following courses is required prior to enrollment in the Radiologic Technology program.

ORT 1000 - Student LMS Training 0 Credits
ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation 0 Credits
ALLIED HEALTH - 3 CREDIT HOURS
ALH 1203 - Medical Terminology 3 Credits
ENGLISH - 6 CREDIT HOURS
ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits
MATHEMATICS - 3 CREDIT HOURS
MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits
LAB SCIENCES - 8 CREDIT HOURS
BIOL 2224 - Anatomy & Physiology I* 4 Credits
BIOL 2234 - Anatomy & Physiology II* 4 Credits
SOCIAL SCIENCES - 3 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses:
PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits
SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits

Major Specific Courses - 45 Credit Hours

RAD 1303 - Introduction To Radiography 3 Credits
RAD 1404 - Radiographic Procedures I 4 Credits
RAD 1502 - Clinical Education I 2 Credits
RAD 1512 - Clinical Education II 2 Credits
RAD 1704 - Radiographic Procedures II 4 Credits
RAD 1813 - Radiographic Exposure 3 Credits
RAD 1803 - Radiographic Procedures III 3 Credits
RAD 1903 - Radiation Protection & Biology 3 Credits
RAD 2002 - Clinical Education III 2 Credits
RAD 2303 - Radiation Physics 3 Credits
RAD 2504 - Radiographic Procedures IV 4 Credits
RAD 2603 - Clinical Education IV 3 Credits
RAD 2703 - Clinical Education V 3 Credits
RAD 2903 - Image Quality And Processing 3 Credits
RAD 2913 - Radiographic Seminar 3 Credits

68 Credit Hours Total

Purpose of AAS Degree

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed for employment purposes, and it should not be assumed that the degree or the courses in the degree can be transferred to another institution. While some institutions do accept some courses in AAS Programs, the general rule is that courses in AAS degrees are not accepted in transfer toward bachelor’s degrees. Students to whom transfer is important should get assurances in writing in advance from the institution to which they wish to transfer.