Program Information

Additional Program Information

(revised November 2008)

The application deadline is March 31st for the following fall.

The admissions process is very competitive, with at least 200 applicants for the twenty places available every Fall. 

Applications are reviewed for acceptance beginning in the Spring for the Fall semester of the same year. 

There is no waiting list that carries over from year to year.  If a student is not accepted for a given Fall, semester they must reapply to be considered for the following year. 

All prerequisites must be completed by the deadline date or be in progress with mid-term grades available in ‘your’ application folder in the Admissions Office.  

This is a two-year (including summer semesters) full-time day program that must be completed in a sequential manner. 

There is no availability of part-time, evening, or weekend components.

There are clinical internships at area hospitals that may require driving as far as Berkshires to the west Wing in Palmer, so reliable transportation is a must. 

Clinical rotations are assigned and not chosen by the student.

All accepted students must undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and SORI (Sexual Offender Record Information) or other check

Radiography Minimum Prerequisites

                                                        Application Deadline March 31st.

Minimum Prerequisites:

High School-level Chemistry with a Lab (grade of “C” or better) prerequisite for A&P

College-level Biology with a Lab (grade of “C” or better) prerequisite for A&P

College-level Algebra-2 (097) or Math (100 level or higher) (grade of “C” or better)

College-level English (100-level or higher) (grade of “C” or better)

College-level Medical Terminology (grade of “C” or better)

Program Informative session with the program Director prior to application

Minimum of four hours documented observation in a Hospital Radiology department

A short (one-page) essay stating why you want to be a Radiographer Applicants Letter

If a student has not taken the above courses or has earned less than a “C”, the following STCC courses will meet the academic prerequisites and are recommended:

Although not required most if not all applicants already have taken at a College level:

College Math:  MATH-097-STCC MATH-100+ prerequisite for Radiation Physics

MAST-101 / Medical Terminology

BIOL-132, 232 / Anatomy & Physiology 1 and 2.

ENGL-100, 200 / English 1 and 2

ELSOC / Social science

ALGB-  097 / Algebra 1 and 2

Notes about prerequisites:

Prerequisites must be completed or in progress by the application deadline of March 31st 

In-progress prerequisites must have mid-term grades attached to the application by March 31st

SAT scores are optional

Program Admissions

RADIOGRAPHY ADMISSION CRITERIA

At the conclusion of the Spring semester of program application, students in the applicant pool are scored to determine

their rank order by the Radiography committee made up of the Program Director, Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Instructors.  The program uses an academic grid that assists in the admission process. The criteria for admission consideration are based on a point weighted scale as follows:

a.  1 point – for pre-radiography general education course work completed 

b.  1 point given for each credit hour of a required general education course completed with a (A) or better by the end of 

     the Spring semester of program application. 

c.  1 point given for a previous degree earned. 

d.  1 point –  for attending clinical site visit

e.  1 point – applicant’s letter

For example: If the applicant has taken Medical Terminology and got a grade of ‘B’ will only get one point. If the applicant has taken Medical Terminology and got a grade of ‘A’ will only get two points. At the end who ever has more points has a greater chance of getting accepted to the program.

THE APPLICANT’S LETTER (Personal Statement)

The applicant’s letter is a requirement in the Radiography Program admission process and is extremely important as it

helps the committee to know and understand the applicant better.  The letter must be typed (word processed), and no

longer than two pages in length and submitted prior to the March 31st deadline. The letter will be graded on the following

criteria: 

a.  Knowledge of radiography 

b.  Reasons for entering the program and future goals 

c.  Health care experiences  

d.  Other relevant experiences  

e.  Grammar, spelling, organization etc.

INTERVIEW

It is recommended that the potential applicant meet with the program director for information about the program criteria

before applying to the program and prior to the March 31st deadline.

 

TECHNICAL STANDARDS

The STCC Radiography Program has specific Technical Standards critical to the success of students in the

clinical/professional program. Students must be able to meet the requirements which include the ability to lift and transfer

patients to and from the x-ray examination table; move, adjust, and manipulate equipment to perform radiographic

procedures; review and evaluate radiographs to determine the quality of the image; communicate orally and in writing

with patients, doctors, and other personnel; follow written and verbal directions. Students must be able to demonstrate

these standards with or without reasonable accommodations in order to succeed in the program. A copy of the Technical

Standards will be sent to each applicant to review and sign certifying that they can meet those standards. 

OBSERVATION EXPERIENCE

It is recommended that applicants for the clinical/professional program participate in an observation experience at a

radiology/medical imaging center.  This option can be requested by calling the program director.

 

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Although not a requirement, volunteer experience is recommended and is very helpful in making a career choice.

CRIMINAL CHECKS

CORI and SORI background checks are performed by STCC at no cost to the student and is performed through the

Criminal Systems History Board according to EEOH guidelines.  This is detailed in the Student Handbook on-line at: 

http://www.stcc.edu/handbook/

GRADUATES OF THE PROGRAM

Graduates receive an Associate of Science degree (DMIR AS.) and are eligible to take the certification examination of the

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to become certified as a Registered Technologist, R.T. (R).

NOTE: The ARRT requires all examinees to disclose any prior felony or misdemeanor conviction.  If this situation

applies to a student, it is recommended they contact the ARRT at (612) 687-0048 to discuss their particular case. 

This process is to prevent the student from having completed the A.S. degree program and being ineligible to take

the ARRT exam.

Required Course Work

A. Required Radiography Courses

Course  Course Title                Semester Credits

(DMIR.AS) Curriculum

Semester 1

No. Course Title Credits

RADG-111 RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING 1 4

CMPA-160 COMPUTER BASICS: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS 3

MAST-210 HEALTH SCIENCE 2 3

BIOL-132 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1 4

RADG-116 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PRACTICE 2

RADG-212 EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 2

Semester 2

RADG-211 RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING 2 4

RADG-213 CLINICAL PRACTICUM 1 2

BIOL-232 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2 4

ENGL-100 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3

RADG-112 IMAGE PRODUCTION AND EVALUATION 2

Semester 2S (Summer)

RADG-214 CLINICAL PRACTICUM 2 (8 WEEKS) 5

Semester 3

RADG-311 SPECIAL PROCEDURES IN RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS 2

RADG-313 CLINICAL PRACTICUM 3 3

PHYS-300 RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS 1 4

RADG-314 RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING 3 3

ELSOC GENERAL SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE (Note 1) 3

Semester 4

BIOL-340 SECTIONAL ANATOMY 3

RADG-418 RADIATION PROTECTION AND BIOLOGY 2

RADG-413 SEMINAR/QUALITY CONTROL 3

RADG-415 CLINICAL PRACTICUM 4 3

ENGL-200 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 2: AN INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE 3

Semester 4S (Summer)

RADG-416 CLINICAL PRACTICUM 5 (7 WEEKS) 5

Notes:

General Psychology (PSYC-100) or Introduction to Sociology (SOCL-100).

Upon successful completion of the requirements of the program, the degree of  Associate in Science in Diagnostic Medical Imaging (AS. DMI) will be awarded.