Associate of Science in Radiologic Science
This program is ideal for the certified clinical radiologic science professional whose goal is to move into a leadership position in the profession or achieve a higher degree. The goal of this program is to nurture and expand the student’s leadership, management, and critical thinking skills for growth in radiologic science professions. The Associate of Science in Radiologic Science degree is a 16-month online program designed for the working professional.
The Associate of Science in Radiologic Science degree program is offered online. Courses include lectures that can be viewed through your online student account as many times as you wish, any time of day you wish. Live online meetings are held in the evenings for each of your classes.
Program Application Requirements for the AS in Radiologic Science
- 3 Letters of reference
- Resume
- High School Diploma. Official transcripts from all higher education institutions (if applicable)
- Personal statement letter
- Copies of TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable
- $35.00 application fee (non-refundable)
Program Details
Required Credit hours: 60
Program 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.
Upon successful completion of the AS in Radiologic Science program:
- Broad, fundamental technical knowledge
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Professional judgement and capability to think critically
- Practical experience in solving problems
- The ability to work independently
- Professional ethics allowing the student to productively and successfully work in a variety of healthcare settings
AS in Radiologic Science Program Objectives:
- Students will demonstrate clinical management skills
- Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Students will display effective communication skills
- Students will demonstrate understanding of clinical quality improvement
- The program will meet the needs of its students and the healthcare organizations it serves
Curriculum for the Associate of Science in Radiologic Science
General Education Courses
- BIOL150 Human Anatomy & Physiology I* (3credits)
- BIOL155 Human Anatomy & Physiology II* (3 credits)
- SCI120 Nutrition (3 credits)
- SCI122 Chemistry (3 credits)
- MATH190 Applied Mathematics (3 credits)
- MATH105 Algebra I (3 credits)
- MATH106 Algebra II (3 credits)
- SOC105 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
- SOC107 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
- HUM109 English Composition* (3 credits)
- HUM111 Fundamentals of Public Speaking* (3 credits)
- HUM113 Information Systems/Computer Science* (3 credits)
*Notes a required course. 30 general education credits are required. The student must select at least one course from each category: Science (SCI), Social Science (SOC), and Mathematics (MATH).
Technical/Occupational Courses
- RS112 Review of Radiographic Procedures (3 credits)
- RS114 Clinical Practice Review (3 credits)
- RS202 Ethics and Law for Advanced Modalities (3 credits)
- RS204 Radiation Biology and Protection (3 credits)
- RS230 Leadership and Communication (3 credits)
- RS220 Human Resource Management (3 credits)
- RS233 Fiscal and Budgetary Management (3 credits)
- RS222 Operational and Organizational Theories (3 credits)
- RS224 Communication and Information Management (3 credits)
- RS216 Productivity and Assessment in Radiation Sciences (3 credits)