Associate in Science

Radiography (Degree Completion) (2254)

MISSION STATEMENT: Creating competent, ethical, confident entry-level health care practitioners committed to professional development through life-long learning in a positive, non-discriminatory and supportive learning environment.

THE CAREER: Graduates of non-college credit educational programs often find an A.S. degree helpful in addition to their professional credentials, particularly when interested in pursuing a career in management, education or sales.

THE PROGRAM: This program is designed for students who have completed approved radiography educational programs and are currently on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). This program will not prepare students to be radiographers.

Requirements
Applicants must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Application Procedure
To apply to the program, students must:

1. Have a valid Florida Community College student number.
2. Satisfactorily complete all college preparatory courses needed.
3. Furnish proof of completion of a radiographic technology program, and proof of attainment of the ARRT credential.
4. Via student affairs, ensure they are degree-seeking and majoring in Radiography (2254).

Curriculum

General Education Courses
ENC 1101 English Composition I (3)
*Social and Behavioral Sciences (3)
*Mathematics (3)
*Humanities (3)
BSC 2085C Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)

Credit hours: 16

Professional Courses
BSC 2086C Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
CGS 1060 Introductory Computer Concepts (3)
Credits granted for ARRT Registry (48)

Credit hours: 55

Professional Electives
PHY 1020C Physics for Liberal Arts with Laboratory (3)
CHM 1020 Chemistry for Liberal Arts (3)
HSC 1531 Medical Terminology (for Health Professionals) (3)
MCB 2010C Microbiology (4)

Credit hours: 6

Total Credit Hours: 77

*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.

Cost
Estimated cost of tuition is $4,640. (rated for Florida residents, as of 7/04).