In the Clarkson College Associate of Science degree in Radiography program, you will discover the art of using high-tech imaging equipment vital to the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Our expert faculty and well-structured academic curriculum will prepare you to be a competent and compassionate certified radiographer.
The first year in the Radiography program encompasses an integrated plan of classroom-based radiology courses and closely supervised labs. Early on in the Radiography program, you will also utilize our on-campus high-fidelity labs to familiarize yourself with the various computerized equipment and to conduct simulated exercises with classmates.
During your second year in the Radiography program, you will complete a minimum of two clinical rotations for hands-on experience in real-world health care settings. These rotations reinforce the foundations of knowledge learned from your classroom and lab experiences.
Upon graduating with your Radiography degree, you will be able to sit for the national certification examination in radiography administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). After successful completion of this examination, you will be a certified radiologic technologist, R.T.(R).
Clarkson College students enhance their Radiography degree with a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Imaging to further increase their radiography career opportunities and salary earning potential in the field. Many students elect to pursue both degrees simultaneously.
The following Associate of Science in Radiography curriculum plan is provided to guide students in preparing their degree plan. Students should seek the advice of their advisor to customize their degree plan. The following degree plan is based on students entering into the program directly from high school.
First Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
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BI 211 - Human Anatomy - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
MA 130 - College Algebra | 3 |
RT 101 - Introduction to Radiography | 2 |
GEN 105 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
◊ RT 105 - Patient Care and Lab | 3 |
RT 260 - Radiation Physics | 2 |
IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Second Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
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BI 213 - Human Physiology - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
RT 110 - Radiographic Procedures I and Lab | 4 |
RT 120 - Radiographic Exposures I and Lab | 4 |
Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Third Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
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RT 125 - Radiographic Exposures II and Lab | 4 |
RT 140 - Radiographic Procedures II and Lab | 4 |
RT 271 - Radiation Biology | 3 |
IC HU EA - Health Care Core Course | 3 |
EN 101 - English Composition I | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 17 |
First Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
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RT 246 - Radiographic Procedures III and Lab | 3 |
RT 250 - Radiographic Pathology | 2 |
RT 265 - Clinical Experience I | 4 |
IC HU EA - Health Care Core Course | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Second Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
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IC HU EA - Health Care Core Course | 3 |
RT 275 - Clinical Experience II | 8 |
Total Semester Hours | 11 |
Third Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
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RT 285 - Clinical Experience III | 6 |
Total Semester Hours | 6 |
Total Semester Hours - 73
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$50,000
Payscale.com, 2019
Overall employment of radiologic and MRI technologists is projected to grow 9 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019
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