Radiologic Technology
Program Overview
Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science
The Radiologic Technology program of Southern University at SUSLA offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree, which prepares students for careers in Radiography. Dedicated to excellence in Radiography Education, the Program promotes an environment, which fosters the development of critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving and cooperative learning through a wide range of instructional methods.
The program's offerings include learning experiences from a variety of disciplines to provide a diverse foundation for science and radiography. By using the classroom and clinical setting as the main thrust for enhancing the learning process, students are prepared to function as qualified radiographers in hospitals, clinics, and physicians' offices.
Program Mission
The Radiologic Technology Program of Southern University at Shreveport offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree which prepares students for careers in Radiography. Dedicated to excellence in Radiography education, the program promotes an environment which fosters the development of critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving and cooperative learning through a wide range of instructional methods.
Program Goals
- Students will demonstrate clinical competence.
- Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Students will demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
Articulation Agreement
- Northwestern State University: Southern University at Shreveport, LA, has agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Northwestern State University for articulation with the Bachelor of Science degree program. The articulation will allow students to complete their Associate of Applied Science Degree and transfer their credit hours to Northwestern State University in partial fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology or Bachelors of Applied Science in Allied Health.
- Louisiana State University: Southern University at Shreveport, LA, has agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Louisiana State University at Shreveport, LA, for articulation with the Bachelor of Science degree program. The articulation will allow students to complete their Associate of Applied Science Degree and transfer their credit hours to Louisiana State University at Shreveport, LA, in partial fulfillment of degree requirements for Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health.