Director of Radiography
& Medical Imaging
Shelli Weddum, MHA, RT (R)(ARRT)
PH 402.552.6204 TF 800.647.5500
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:
- Support and Healthcare Core Courses = 24 semester hours (The following courses compose the 24 hours: Anatomy, Physiology, English Composition I, Medical Terminology, College Algebra and nine semester hours of Healthcare Core Curriculum. 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: ◊
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 |
|---|---|
| BI 211 - Human Anatomy - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| MA 130 - College Algebra | 3 |
| GEN 105 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| RT 104 - Introduction to Radiography | 1 |
| RT 262 - Radiation Physics | 3 |
| ◊ RT 105 - Patient Care and Lab | 3 |
| RT 100 - Radiography Seminar | 0 |
| IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BI 213 - Human Physiology - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| RT 110 - Radiographic Procedures I and Lab | 4 |
| RT 120 - Radiographic Exposures I and Lab | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| RT 125 - Radiographic Exposures II and Lab | 4 |
| RT 140 - Radiographic Procedures II and Lab | 4 |
| RT 271 - Radiation Biology | 3 |
| EN 101 - English Composition I | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 14 |
Second Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| RT 246 - Radiographic Procedures III and Lab | 3 |
| RT 250 - Radiographic Pathology | 2 |
| RT 265 - Clinical Experience I | 4 |
| IC HU EA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| IC HU EA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| RT 275 - Clinical Experience II | 8 |
| Total Semester Hours | 11 |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| RT 285 - Clinical Experience III | 6 |
| IC HU EA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 9 |
Total Semester Hours - 73