Associate in Science - Radiography
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus
Location(s): Melbourne
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: Yes
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: HSCI
Program Code: RDAS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.0911
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1351091100
- Leads to State or Organizational License or Certification: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
- Cost Associated with taking the exam: $275
- Where to take the exam: Apply through the ARRT and schedule through Pearson VUE
This program prepares the qualified student for employment as a technologist in diagnostic radiography. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certifying examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Admission to the Radiography program is limited.
Refer to the Associate in Science Degree Programs overview to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students who need technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for more information or call (321) 433-7575.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| RTE 1000 | Clinical Seminar | 3 |
| RTE 1385 | Radiobiology and Radiation Protection | 2 |
| RTE 1418 | Principles of Radiographic Imaging 1 | 2 |
| RTE 1457 | Principles of Radiographic Imaging 2 | 2 |
| RTE 1513 | Radiographic Procedures 2 | 2 |
| RTE 1523 | Radiographic Procedures 3 | 2 |
| RTE 1613 | Radiographic Physics | 2 |
| RTE 1804 | Radiographic Clinical Education 1 | 2 |
| RTE 1814 | Radiographic Clinical Education 2 | 2 |
| RTE 1824 | Radiographic Clinical Education 3 | 3 |
| RTE 2473 | Advanced Radiographic Imaging | 2 |
| RTE 2533 | Radiographic Procedures 4 | 2 |
| RTE 2782 | Radiographic Pathology | 2 |
| RTE 2834 | Radiographic Clinical Education 4 | 3 |
| RTE 2931 | Radiographic Seminar | 2 |
| RTEC 1503 | Radiographic Procedures 1 | 2 |
| RTEC 2844 | Radiographic Clinical Education 5 | 3 |
| RTEL 1418 | Radiographic Image Analysis 1 | 1 |
| RTEL 1457 | Radiographic Image Analysis 2 | 1 |
| RTEL 1513 | Radiographic Procedures Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| RTEL 1523 | Radiographic Procedures 3 Laboratory | 1 |
| Support Courses | ||
| BSCC 2093 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BSCC 2094 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
| CGS 1000 | Exploring Digital Technology | 3 |
| HSC 1531 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| HSCC 1000 | Introduction to Healthcare | 3 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Introduction to Principles of Physics | ||
| General Psychology 1 | ||
| Fundamentals of Speech Communication | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 77 | |
- Satisfy the civic literacy competency requirement
A grade of "C" or higher is necessary in each major course for progression and graduation.
Course Sequence
The following sequence is recommended. However, courses may not be offered in this order, so it is important that you work with an advisor to plan your schedule based on your specific needs.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| HSCC 1000 | Introduction to Healthcare | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 10 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| BSCC 2093 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| CGS 1000 | Exploring Digital Technology | 3 |
| Technical Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 10 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| BSCC 2094 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
| HSC 1531 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| RTE 1000 | Clinical Seminar | 3 |
| RTEC 1503 | Radiographic Procedures 1 | 2 |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 8 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Term 5 | ||
| RTE 1385 | Radiobiology and Radiation Protection | 2 |
| RTE 1418 | Principles of Radiographic Imaging 1 | 2 |
| RTE 1513 | Radiographic Procedures 2 | 2 |
| RTE 1804 | Radiographic Clinical Education 1 | 2 |
| RTEL 1418 | Radiographic Image Analysis 1 | 1 |
| RTEL 1513 | Radiographic Procedures Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 10 | |
| Term 6 | ||
| RTE 1457 | Principles of Radiographic Imaging 2 | 2 |
| RTE 1523 | Radiographic Procedures 3 | 2 |
| RTE 1613 | Radiographic Physics | 2 |
| RTE 1814 | Radiographic Clinical Education 2 | 2 |
| RTEL 1457 | Radiographic Image Analysis 2 | 1 |
| RTEL 1523 | Radiographic Procedures 3 Laboratory | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 10 | |
| Term 7 | ||
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| RTE 1824 | Radiographic Clinical Education 3 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Term 8 | ||
| RTE 2533 | Radiographic Procedures 4 | 2 |
| RTE 2782 | Radiographic Pathology | 2 |
| RTE 2834 | Radiographic Clinical Education 4 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Term 9 | ||
| RTE 2473 | Advanced Radiographic Imaging | 2 |
| RTE 2931 | Radiographic Seminar | 2 |
| RTEC 2844 | Radiographic Clinical Education 5 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 77 | |
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Select a course from the Technical Electives in the Program of Study tab.
Learning Outcomes
Note: To view the expanded Radiography Program Mission, Goals and Learning Outcomes, visit the Radiography program page.
- Work cooperatively with fellow employees, students and staff
- Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
- Accurately position and adapt the procedure to achieve diagnostic images
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically
- Characterize x-ray production in the x-ray tube
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Value diversity and cultural competence
- Supports Core Ability: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility