Program: Radiologic Sciences, A.A.S. - Northeast Texas Community College

Apr 08, 2025

2011-2012 Catalog

Faculty Advisors: Dr. Jena Hamra • 903-434-8367 (jhamra@ntcc.eud); Sandra Adamek • 903-434-8319 (sadamek@ntcc.edu)

Students should consult a faculty advisor or an academic advisor early in their program of study. Northeast Texas Community College offers a cooperative Program with area medical facilities which are designed to provide skilled technologists in Diagnostic Radiography. Graduates of the Program receive an Associate in Applied Science degree in Radiologic Sciences and are eligible to apply for admission to take the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). After passing the ARRT examination, the graduate may apply for State of Texas Licensure. Only college-level courses apply toward completion of this curriculum and the graduation requirements for the A.A.S.

The Radiologic Sciences Program is no longer accepting new students. Information is for current students only.

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements (26 Credit Hours)

Composition: 3 Hours

one course

ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 3 credit hours.

Mathematics: 3 Hours

one course

MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3 credit hours. (or equivalent or higher)

Speech: 3 Hours

one course from the following

SPCH 1311 - Fundamentals of Speech 3 credit hours.
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours.
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Speaking 3 credit hours.

Computer Technology: 3 Hours

one course

BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications 3 credit hours.

Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

two courses

BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours. (*)
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit hours.

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective: 3 Hours

one course from the following

PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours.
PHIL 1304 - World Religions 3 credit hours.
PHIL 2306 - Ethics and Values 3 credit hours.
PHIL 2321 - Philosophy of Religion 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2323 - British Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2328 - American Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2332 - World Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2333 - World Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2342 - Forms of Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2343 - Forms of Literature II 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1301 - Appreciation of the Humanities: Pre-Classical through Renaissance 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1302 - Appreciation of the Humanities in Modern Times 3 credit hours.
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hours.
SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II 3 credit hours.
HIST 2321 - World Civilization I 3 credit hours.
HIST 2322 - World Civilization II 3 credit hours.
ARTS 1301 - Introduction to Art Appreciation 3 credit hours.
ARTS 1303 - Survey of Western Art to 1400 3 credit hours.
ARTS 1304 - Survey of Western Art after 1400 3 credit hours.
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.
DRAM 1310 - Introduction to Theatre 3 credit hours.
DRAM 2361 - Theatre History I 3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours

one course

PSYC 2314 - Human Growth and Development 3 credit hours.

Radiologic Sciences Concentration (45 Credit Hours)

RADR 1309 - Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care 3 credit hours.
RADR 1311 - Basic Radiographic Procedures 3 credit hours.
RADR 1313 - Principles of Radiographic Imaging 3 credit hours.
RADR 1266 - Practicum 2 credit hours.
RADR 1261 - Clinical Radiologic Technology/Science – Radiographer 2 credit hours. (Practicum)
RADR 2401 - Intermediate Radiographic Procedures 4 credit hours.
RADR 2331 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures 3 credit hours.
RADR 2266 - Practicum 2 credit hours.
RADR 2309 - Radiographic Imaging Equipment 3 credit hours.
RADR 2313 - Radiation Biology and Protection 3 credit hours.
RADR 2366 - Practicum 3 credit hours.
RADR 2305 - Principles of Radiographic Imaging II 3 credit hours.
RADR 2217 - Radiographic Pathology 2 credit hours.
RADR 2363 - Clinical Radiologic Technology/Science – Radiographer 3 credit hours. (Practicum)
RADR 2367 - Practicum 3 credit hours.
RADR 2335 - Radiologic Technology Seminar 3 credit hours.

Minimum Required - 71 Credit Hours

Note(s):

Courses within the Radiologic Sciences Program are required in a specific sequence and are only offered once a year. Please see an advisor for a guideline on sequence and timing of course work.

* Designates a prerequisite course that must be completed prior to beginning the program.

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements (26 Credit Hours)

Composition: 3 Hours

Mathematics: 3 Hours

Speech: 3 Hours

Computer Technology: 3 Hours

Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective: 3 Hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours

Radiologic Sciences Concentration (45 Credit Hours)

Minimum Required - 71 Credit Hours

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