Radiologic Technology, A.S.
General Education requirements and prerequisite courses related to the radiology program are required to graduate from the Radiologic Technology Program. In addition to the general education and prerequisite courses, 64 units of the Radiology Program Curriculum must be completed to earn an Associate of Science Degree in Radiology. See counselor for recommended vocational and academic courses.
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MSJC General Education Option A
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MATH-105 | College Algebra (or any College Level Math numbered 100 or above.) | 4 |
| ENGL-101 | College Composition | 3 |
| CSCR-100 | College Success and Career Readiness | 3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ANAT-101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| AH-105 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| COMM-103 or COMM-100 | Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Units | 16 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| SPAN-101 or ASL-100 | Elementary Spanish I or American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ANAT-102 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| Units | 8 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| RAD-510 | Radiology Physics & Imaging Techniques | 4 |
| RAD-515 | Radiographic Positioning I | 6 |
| RAD-520 | Patient Care & Medical Ethics for Radiographers | 3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| RAD-525 | Radiology Externship | 7 |
| RAD-530 | Radiographic Positioning II | 6 |
| RAD-535 | Special Procedures & Venipuncture | 2 |
| RAD-540 | Radiobiology | 2 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| RAD-645 | Radiology Internship I | 6 |
| RAD-650 | Radiography Review I | 1 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Fall Semester 3 | ||
| RAD-655 | Radiology Internship II | 12.5 |
| RAD-660 | Radiography Review II | 1 |
| Units | 13.5 | |
| Spring Semester 3 | ||
| RAD-665 | Radiology Internship III | 12.5 |
| RAD-670 | Radiography Review III | 1 |
| Units | 13.5 | |
| Total Units | 101 | |
Completion of prerequisite courses required for the Radiologic Technology Program (may include GE courses).
Minimum cumulative college level GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale with a grade of "C" or better in the following courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | ||
| AH-105 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| ANAT-101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| ANAT-102 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| COMM-103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| or COMM-100 | Public Speaking | |
| MATH-105 | College Algebra | 3-4 |
or any College Level Math numbered 100 or higher | ||
| Total Units | 17-18 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| RAD-510 | Radiology Physics & Imaging Techniques | 4 |
| RAD-515 | Radiographic Positioning I | 6 |
| RAD-520 | Patient Care & Medical Ethics for Radiographers | 3 |
| RAD-525 | Radiology Externship | 7 |
| RAD-530 | Radiographic Positioning II | 6 |
| RAD-535 | Special Procedures & Venipuncture | 2 |
| RAD-540 | Radiobiology | 2 |
| RAD-645 | Radiology Internship I | 6 |
| RAD-650 | Radiography Review I | 1 |
| RAD-655 | Radiology Internship II | 12.5 |
| RAD-660 | Radiography Review II | 1 |
| RAD-665 | Radiology Internship III | 12.5 |
| RAD-670 | Radiography Review III | 1 |
| Total Units | 64 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSJC General Education Option A | 24 | |
| Program Prerequisites | 14 | |
| Required Radiologic Technology Courses | 64 | |
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