Radiologic Technology, A.A.S.

Program of Studies

Admission Requirements

The University of Saint Francis accepts a limited number of students each year into this academically competitive program. Candidates will be considered for admission to the program who: 

1. Have three years of high school math with a minimum of two years of algebra or an equivalent college level course in algebra. 
2. Follow a college preparatory curriculum including four years of English, three years of mathematics, two years of social sciences and three years of laboratory science. 
3. Submit all previous academic transcripts of attempted coursework and upon review: 

• Demonstrates that no course in the required general education has been repeated more than once for successful completion in the last two years. 
• Displays only one semester of academic credit that is between a 2.0 and 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last two years of coursework. 

4. Meet two of the following 

• Graduate from an accredited high school with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above. Students who did not graduate from high school must have completed the General Education Development (GED) tests, with a composite score of at least 600 and no sub-score below 145, or the High School Equivalency test (HSE) with a score of at least 75 with no sub score below 8.. 
• Earn 12 or more credit hours in applicable college subjects, as either a pre-radiologic technology student or a transfer student with a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or above. At least three credits must be from a biological or physical science course with a lab component. 
• Possess an associate or higher-level degree from a regionally accredited institution. 
• Obtain one of the following Test Scores 
  • SAT score of 1000 or higher  
  • ACT composite score of 19 or higher  
  • Allied Health Programs by ATI TEAS exam with desired scores of: Math: 65% or higher, Reading 65% or higher, English 55% or higher, Science 45% or higher and a total score of 58% or higher.   
  • Complete 12 hours of academic coursework at a 3.2 GPA or higher. 

The determination of acceptance to the Radiologic Technology Program will be made after the individual review of each applicant’s file.  Additional information of the individual applicant may be requested at the committee’s discretion prior to a decision being made.  The Admissions Committee reserves the right to admit a student on a one semester probationary status. Any students enrolled in current semester classes will be admitted conditionally, until receipt of semester grades.   

Students who meet only one of the above radiologic technology admission criterion may be admitted as a pre-radiologic technology student.  Applicants to the program will be considered only once after an initial denial has been issued 

Prior to enrollment in the first clinical course, the accepted student must submit proof of a physical exam, required immunizations and ability to meet technical standards required of healthcare students.  In addition, proof of certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation is required and a current Criminal Background History must be completed.  Negative information found in the criminal background check could result in the affiliating agencies withholding the clinical experience.  If this were to happen, the student cannot complete all aspects of the program and would be dismissed from the program. 

Enrollment in the Radiologic Technology program is based on available resources. Students who are attending the university and meet program requirements for acceptance will have the first opportunity to register for clinical courses. It is never a guarantee that an accepted student automatically has a place in the clinical course. Placement in RAD 168, Clinical Education I, occurs after the issuance of spring semester grades and is based upon the following: date of acceptance to the program, GPA and number of required general education hours completed, either at the university or transferred. 

Progression Requirements

To be in good academic standing, students must maintain a GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, a grade of 80 percent or higher in all professional courses, a “C” or higher in general education courses and achieve all clinical competencies required in each semester or summer session to advance in the program.

Graduation Requirements

All students will complete required credits indicated in the program’s curriculum plan with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale for eligibility to graduate.

Misdemeanor or Felony Convictions

Eligibility for examination to become certified in radiology requires that the candidate be of good moral character. Conviction of a misdemeanor or felony may indicate lack of good moral character for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ (ARRT) purposes. Pre-application review procedures are in place to allow individuals who are not yet enrolled in an educational program to determine if aconviction would interfere with exam eligibility. Pre-Application Review forms may be requested from the Department of Regulatory Services at the ARRT office or can be obtained online at http://www.arrt.org.

Completion Track

Radiologic Technologists who are graduates of accredited certificate programs may complete requirements of the Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology degree at the University of Saint Francis. Applicants for this completion option must meet both the university and program admissions requirements. Applicants must be registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Individuals who are registry eligible will be examined on an individual basis. Accepted candidates into this option will be awarded 46 credit hours for their certification status and must complete the core of general education courses. Fifty-five percent of the general education courses must be completed at the University of Saint Francis.