Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology
The Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology is designed to prepare students to enter the profession of radiologic technology. The Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology program is structured to provide students with basic concepts and competencies to work as a radiologic technologist in the healthcare environment. This is accomplished through didactic education in patient care, radiographic procedures, medical ethics and law, radiation biology, as well as radiation safety and protection. In addition, students learn mastery of the required skill sets during their structured clinical rotations in the clinical setting. Listed below are the requirements for the Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology.
The fulfilment of our mission and goals through an integrated curriculum insures students attain the following learning outcomes:
- Students will display effective management and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Students will demonstrate the ability to prioritize safety and patient care
- Students will demonstrate professional work standards
- Students will acquire the professional tools and experience for an entry level position in radiologic technology
Credits: 60
Duration: 2 Years (4 semesters)
JPU offers three (3) semesters per calendar year. Students enrolling at a full-time status for four (4) consecutive semesters can complete the program in approximately 16 months.
Tuition: $533.34 per credit
Curriculum
| BIOL150 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 Credits |
| BIOL155 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 Credits |
| SCI120 | Nutrition* | 3 Credits |
| MATH105 | Algebra I | 3 Credits |
| MATH106 | Algebra II | 3 Credits |
| SOC105 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 Credits |
| SOC107 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| HUM109 | English Composition | 3 Credits |
| HUM111 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 Credits |
| HUM113 | Information Systems/Computer Science | 3 Credits |
| SCI115 | Medical Terminology | 1 Credit |
| RTE100 | Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences | 1 Credit |
| RTE110 | Radiographic Procedures I | 2 Credits |
| RTE210 | Radiographic Procedures II | 2 Credits |
| RTE212 | Radiographic Procedures III | 2 Credits |
| RTE120 | Medical Ethics and Law | 1 Credit |
| RTE214 | Radiologic Physics & Production | 3 Credits |
| RTE115 | Introduction to Imaging Principles | 1 Credit |
| RTE216 | Digital Imaging | 1 Credit |
| RTE220 | Advanced Modalities | 1 Credit |
| RTE218 | Radiation Biology and Protection | 2 Credits |
| RTE222 | Radiography Review and Capstone | 1 Credit |
| RTE150 | Clinical Practice I | 4 Credits |
| RTE250 | Clinical Practice II | 4 Credits |
| RTE251 | Clinical Practice III | 4 Credits |
Sample Plan of Study
| Semester 1 | |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 Cr. |
| Algebra I | 3 Cr. |
| Medical Terminology | 1 Cr. |
| Radiation Biology and Protection | 2 Cr |
| English Composition | 3 Cr. |
| Medical Ethics and Law | 1 Cr. |
| Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences | 1 Cr. |
| 14 Cr. |
| Semester 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 Cr. |
| Information Systems/Computer Science | 3 Cr. |
| Radiographic Procedures II | 2 Cr. |
| Introduction to Imaging Principles | 1 Cr. |
| Radiologic Physics and Production | 3 Cr. |
| Clinical Practice II | 4 Cr. |
| 16 Cr. |
| Semester 2 | |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 Cr. |
| Algebra II | 3 Cr. |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 Cr. |
| Radiographic Procedures I | 2 Cr. |
| Clinical Practice I | 4 Cr. |
| 15 Cr. |
| Semester 4 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 Cr. |
| Radiographic Procedures III | 2 Cr. |
| Digital Imaging | 1 Cr. |
| Advanced Modalities | 1 Cr. |
| Radiography Review and Capstone | 1 Cr. |
| Nutrition | 3 Cr. |
| Clinical Practice III | 4 Cr. |
| 15 Cr. |
Program Application Requirements
- 3 letters of reference
- Curriculum Vitae/Résumé
- Official transcripts from all higher education institutions
- Personal statement letter
- Copies of TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable
- Application
- $35.00 application fee (non-refundable)
Program Admission Requirements
- High School Diploma with a GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale). A 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) is preferred.
- If applicant’s first language, or language of instruction, is not English, English proficiency examination scores are required. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum scores are 550 (pBT) or 213 (cBT) or 79 (iBT). The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score required is 6.5. The PTE Academic minimum score required is 53.
- Interview with JPU representative
- Personal statement
- Three Letters of Reference
Certification
Is state licensure required?
No: AL, AK, DC, ID, MI, MO, NC, OK, SD
Yes: AZ, CT, FL, MS, TX, AR, CA, CO, DE, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If required, is ARRT certification sufficient?
No: TX
Yes: AZ, CT, FL, MS, AR, CA, CO, DE, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Does JPU’s program meet requirements to take the ARRT examination?
Yes. Graduates are eligible to take the ARRT examination because JPU’s accreditor, Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is recognized by the ARRT.
If ARRT is not sufficient, what are the requirements?
Texas: A Jurisprudence (JP) Exam with a score of 75 or better is required. Visit https://tmb.state.tx.u/page/licensing for more details.
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) contains the most updated information on licensure, as well as each individual state. JPU reviews the information annually.