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Radiologic Technology A.A.S.
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
Catalog Year 2023-2024 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Radiologic Sciences webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Radiologic Technology degree at the Brookhaven Campus. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Radiologic Technology. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The A.A.S. degree program in Radiologic Technology prepares the student to become a professional radiologic technologist with a specialty in radiography. The radiographer uses radiation to produce internal images of the patient which are used by the physician to make a diagnosis. For the vast majority of diagnostic procedures, the radiographer has total responsibility for the care and well-being of the patient and must be prepared to produce quality images with care and empathy. The graduate radiographer is eligible to sit for the examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and eligible to be a Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist licensed by the Texas Department of Health. Radiographers work in hospitals, physician's offices, and primary care facilities. Completion of the program and successful completion of the ARRT examination provides the graduate with credentials to continue their education in other radiologic specialty disciplines. Courses that complete the Degree are noted below.
Students wishing to be admitted to the Dallas College Radiologic Sciences program at Brookhaven Campus must comply with the following criteria outlined in this paragraph. The student must be admitted to Dallas College, have completed the five prerequisite courses with a 2.75 grade point average or higher and a “B" or higher in BIOL 2401, watch an information session online for the program and complete an application packet within the designated filing period. Applicants will be required to submit a comprehensive application packet to Dallas College Brookhaven Campus Radiologic Sciences office that will be used during the selection process. The selection process contains several criteria that are outlined on Dallas College Radiologic Sciences webpages. Application packets will be available after the completion of watching the program information session.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 64 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
PREREQUISITES
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or better.
MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or better.
BIOL 2401 – Anatomy and Physiology I Before registration you must earn a grade of “C" or better in BIOL 1406. Must earn a grade of “B" or better. This is a Core course.
RADR 2209 – Radiographic Imaging Equipment
RADR 1201 – Introduction to Radiography
PREREQUISITE SEMESTER ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 1 (8 Weeks)
RADR 1203 – Patient Care
RADR 1311 – Basic Radiographic Procedures
BIOL 2402 – Anatomy and Physiology II Prior to registration you must complete BIOL 2401. This is a Core course.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 1 (8 Weeks)
RADR 1213 – Principles of Radiographic Imaging I
RADR 2301 – Intermediate Radiographic Procedures
PHIL 2306 – Introduction to Ethics This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
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Meet with faculty to discuss your program progress.
Total Hours: 8
SEMESTER 2 (8 Weeks)
RADR 1291 – Special Topics in Medical Radiologic Technology/Technician
RADR 2205 – Principles of Radiographic Imaging II
RADR 2331 – Advanced Radiographic Procedures
Total Hours: 7
SEMESTER 2 (8 Weeks)
RADR 1202 – Radiographic Image Evaluation I
RADR 2233 – Advanced Medical Imaging
RADR 1266 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer
CHOOSE ONE:
- SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology This is a Core course. OR
- PSYC 2301 – General Psychology This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with faculty regarding placement for the Practicum course.
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Meet with faculty to discuss your program progress.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 3 (8 Weeks)
RADR 2213 – Radiation Biology and Protection
RADR 1250 – Radiographic Image Evaluation II
RADR 1267 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer
Total Hours: 6
SEMESTER 3 (8 Weeks)
RADR 2217 – Radiographic Pathology
RADR 1268 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with faculty regarding placement for the Practicum course.
- Meet with faculty to discuss your program progress.
Total Hours: 4
SEMESTER 4 (8 Weeks)
RADR 2335 – Radiologic Technology Seminar This is the capstone course. This will be a 16-week course.
RADR 2266 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer
Total Hours: 5
SEMESTER 4 (8 Weeks)
RADR 2267 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Radiologic Technology A.A.S.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 2
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 64 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS