Radiologic Technology

Degree Type: Associate

The Radiologic Technology program of Southern University 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 Goals

Goal 1- Students will demonstrate clinical competence.

Goal 2- Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Goal 3- Students will demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.

Goal 4- Students to display professionalism in the workplace.

PRE-REQUISITES

*Fall Semester*
SENL	101S	Freshman English I	3
CMP	101S	Introduction to Computer Concepts	3
SBIO	221S	Human Anatomy and Physiology Lecture I	3
SBIO	221LS	Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I	1
SMAT	121S	Pre-Calculus Algebra	3
		*Behavioral Science Elective	3
FROR	120S	College Success	1
			17

Spring Semester

SPHY	102S	Physical Science	3
RADT	103S	Introduction to Radiology Tech I	2
SBIO	222S	Human Anatomy & Physiology Lecture II	3
SBIO	222LS	Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab II	1
		Humanities Elective	3
			12

*Fall Semester*			FRESHMAN YEAR
RADT	107S	Clinical Radiology I		3
RADT	112S	Radiology Procedures and Positioning Lecture, I		2
RADT	113S	Radiographic Procedures and Positioning Lab I		1
				6

Spring Semester

RADT	117S	Clinical Radiography II	3
RADT	118S	Radiography Exposure I Lecture	2
RADT	119S	Radiography Exposure I Lab	1
RADT	122S	Radiography Procedures and Positioning Lecture II	2
RADT	123S	Radiographic Procedures and Positioning Lab II	1 9

Summer Semester

RADT	265S	Level I Review		1
RADT	135S	Clinical Radiography III		2
MLTC	100S	Phlebotomy Workshop		1 4
*Fall Semester*			SOPHOMORE YEAR
RADT	200S	Radiologic Physics		2
RADT	215S	Exposure II		2
RADT	232S	Radiographic Procedures and Positioning III		2
RADT	233S	Radiography Procedures and Positioning Lab III		1
RADT	207S	Clinical Radiography IV		3
				10

Spring Semester

RADT	220S	Radiation Biology and Protection	2
RADT	235S	Equipment Operations and Maintenance	2
RADT	237S	Clinical Radiographic V	3
RADT	244S	Radiographic Pathology Image Critique	2
RADT	255S	Radiography Seminar I	2
			11

Summer Semester

RADT

260S

Radiography Seminar II

RADT

257S

Clinical Radiography VI

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 72