The Associate of Science in Radiographic Science degree is a three-year program of study. The first year of pre-professional courses includes General Education Core and support courses. Professional courses include study and practice in clinical application of radiographic procedures for the purposes of imaging all parts of the human body for medical diagnosis. Practice will be in community hospitals and clinics. Graduates of the program are eligible to complete the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Mission & Goals

The mission of the Radiographic Science program is to produce competent practitioners in the field of diagnostic imaging who demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to high quality patient care.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will:

1. Demonstrate clinical competency.
2. Demonstrate strong communication skills.
3. Demonstrate critical thinking.
4. Demonstrate professionalism and ethical judgment skills.

Accreditation

Lewis-Clark State College is accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The RS program is accredited by the Joint Review Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Admission and Degree Requirements

1. Completion of pre-program requirements at LCSC or an accredited university or college.
2. Submission of completed application to the Nursing & Health Sciences Division. See the NHS Division web site (www.lcsc.edu/nursing) for admission criteria (TOEFL, GPA, entrance test, prerequisite and support coursework) and deadlines. Non-refundable fee must accompany the application. Admission is competitive with a limited number of seats each year.
3. Transfer students must submit course descriptions of prerequisite and support courses with the application to determine equivalency.
4. Applicable policies and information are located in the Pre-Program and NHS Student Handbooks on the NHS Division web page.

General Education Requirements

Program Requirements

1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in all completed coursework from all colleges and universities.
2. Minimum science GPA of 2.75 in the following courses prior to program admission: BIOL-227, BIOL-228, CHEM-105 and Core math class.
3. CORE Comm must be completed before beginning clinical courses.

Sequential Plan of Study

Graduates with an AS in Radiographic Science initially begin their careers as certified Radiologic Technologists and go on to obtain careers in a variety of fields:

• Radiographic Technologist