Director of Radiography
& Medical Imaging
Shelli Weddum, MHA, RT (R)(ARRT)
PH 402.552.6204
weddum@clarksoncollege.edu
Admission Policies
Enrollment in Clarkson College degree programs is limited through a selective admissions process. Admission policies and procedures are available from the Enrollment and Advising office, College website or the Academic Policies & Procedures section (AD-1).
Curriculum Requirements
In order to complete the Associate of Science in Radiography degree, students must successfully complete a total of 73 semester hours. Students are required to attend courses year round, with all radiography courses completed in the sequence shown in the sample curriculum. Semester hours for the associates degree are distributed as follows:
- General Courses = 15 semester hours (The following courses compose the 15 hours: Anatomy, Physiology, English Composition I, Medical Terminology, College Algebra)
- Core Courses = 9 semseter hours (Healthcare Core Curriculum must be taken at Clarkson College. Each of these courses needs to be completed with a “C” or above.)
- Major Courses = 49 semester hours (At least 20 semester hours must be completed at Clarkson College with at least 10 semester hours of 200-level courses.)
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Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring, Commitment, Integrity and Excellence.
All students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is required to pass the designated service courses. Designated service courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
Multiple Degree Options
The multiple degree option is for students completing multiple degrees at Clarkson College. This option allows credits earned while completing a degree to be used directly toward an Associate of Science in Radiography. Students must apply and be properly admitted to multiple degrees. Admission into one major does not guarantee later admission into a second major. The options include but are not limited to:
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Multiple degree: Associate of Science degree in Radiography/Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Imaging
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Multiple degree: Associate of Science degree in Radiography/Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health
Curriculum plan of required courses for Radiography
The following Associate of Science in Radiography curriculum plan is provided to guide students in preparing their degree plan. Students should seek the advice of their advisor to customize their degree plan. The following degree plan is based on students entering into the program directly from high school.
First Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BIO 211 - Human Anatomy - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| MAT 130 - College Algebra | 3 |
| GEN 105 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| RAD 104 - Introduction to Radiography | 1 |
| RAD 262 - Radiation Physics | 3 |
| ◊ RAD 105 - Patient Care and Lab | 3 |
| RAD 100 - Radiography Seminar | 0 |
| IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BIO 213 - Human Physiology - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| RAD 110 - Radiographic Procedures I and Lab | 4 |
| RAD 120 - Radiographic Exposures I and Lab | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| RAD 125 - Radiographic Exposures II and Lab | 4 |
| RAD 140 - Radiographic Procedures II and Lab | 4 |
| RAD 271 - Radiation Biology | 3 |
| ENG 101 - English Composition I | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 14 |
Second Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| RAD 246 - Radiographic Procedures III and Lab | 3 |
| RAD 250 - Radiographic Pathology | 2 |
| RAD 265 - Clinical Experience I | 4 |
| ICC HUM EEA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| ICC HUM EEA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| RAD 275 - Clinical Experience II | 8 |
| Total Semester Hours | 11 |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| RAD 285 - Clinical Experience III | 6 |
| ICC HUM EEA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 9 |
Total Semester Hours - 73