Radiography - Associate in Applied Scienceassociate Degreehealth and Health Administration

The Radiography - Associate in Applied Science prepares students for entry-level work as radiographers. Students complete six semesters of classroom instruction at the college plus clinical education at imaging facilities affiliated with the program. The program learning outcomes include current-practice skills for entry-level diagnostic radiographers, communication in oral and written forms, critical thinking and problem-solving in a clinical setting, and ethical and responsible behavior as members of the healthcare team.

The program is a 24-month option that begins in June. Students must complete all required courses with a cumulative GPA index of 2.0 to qualify for the Associate in Applied Science degree. No grade less than C is acceptable in any technical course (XRAY); students receiving less than C will be dismissed from the program. Eligible completers can take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination.

• CCRI application: Complete and submit a CCRI Application for Enrollment. General Studies should be the first choice; pre-Radiography (XRAY) should be the second choice.
• High school transcript: Provide an official copy of a high school or GED transcript, including date of graduation. If the applicant holds a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, the high school transcript may be waived; a college transcript must indicate completion and degree awarded.
• Admission is determined using a multiple measures approach (for example: High School and GED transcripts, SAT, ACT, HESI A2 or ACCUPLACER scores), and placement can also be determined by taking college level English and Math courses. A degree from an institutionally accredited higher education institution may have this requirement waived following submission of the official college transcript.
• ACCUPLACER placement testing: Complete a standardized test (ACCUPLACER) issued by CCRI’s Advising Center. Students may NOT retake the ACCUPLACER test before completing the remedial course/courses. ACCUPLACER testing can be waived for students who provide documentation of a bachelor’s degree or higher, though individual departments may still require ACCUPLACER as a prerequisite.
• Reading comprehension test: Must show competency of 90 or above in the Classic ACCUPLACER or a score of 259 or above in the Next Generation ACCUPLACER, or students must complete Reading and Study Skills Program (ENGL 1002) with a grade of B- or better.
• Complete admission-required courses with a grade of C or better: Composition I (ENGL 1010). Composition I for Speakers of English as a Second Language (ESL) (ENGL 1300) will not substitute for Composition I (ENGL 1010). College Algebra (MATH 1200) or (MATH 1200C), Pre-Calculus Mathematics (MATH 2111), or Calculus I (MATH 2141). Introduction to Radiography (XRAY 1000).
• GPA: A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better for all college courses taken.
• Aptitude examination: Take the HESI exam administered through the Advising Center. Students are limited to two (2) attempts within a 12-month period. A minimum of two (2) weeks between exams is required.
• Health Sciences application: Complete and submit a performance-based Health Sciences application including a preadmission degree evaluation during the open enrollment period. Submission does not guarantee acceptance; acceptance is based on points earned in the program acceptance criteria point system.
• After acceptance: Attend a mandatory orientation conducted by the Allied and Rehabilitative Health Department.
• Background check: Students are required to submit a background check when directed by notification from One Stop Student Services.

• Classic ACCUPLACER reading comprehension: competency of 90 or above.
• Next Generation ACCUPLACER reading comprehension: score of 259 or above.
• If not met: complete Reading and Study Skills Program (ENGL 1002) with a grade of B- or better.

• Radiologic Technologist
• Entry-level employment as radiographers in hospitals
• Entry-level employment as radiographers in clinics
• Entry-level employment as radiographers in private offices