Radiologic Technology A.A.

Degree Overview

This program is designed to provide requisite course background prior to admission into a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)-approved school of radiologic technology (during the student’s third and fourth years) and successful completion thereof. Likewise, this program is constructed to provide the appropriate academic credentials to allow students to participate in the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification Examination at the completion of the clinical radiologic technology program. Additionally, this program serves an entry point for a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology.

USF is not officially affiliated with any radiologic technology program and cannot guarantee admittance to any JRCERT-approved program, since each individual program has its own requirements and standards which must be met by the student. However, a student successfully completing the University of Sioux Falls program will be in a competitive position with regard to most radiologic technology programs.

Outcomes

A degree in radiologic technology offers graduates various career opportunities in healthcare. They can work as radiologic technologists, operating X-ray, MRI, or CT machines to create images of patients' bodies for diagnosis or treatment. 

Others may specialize in areas such as mammography, nuclear medicine, or cardiovascular imaging, focusing on specific types of procedures or patient populations. Some graduates pursue roles in radiation therapy, assisting oncologists in delivering radiation treatments to cancer patients.

Career Outlook

  • Average Salary: $63,064
  • Job Postings: 5,958

Average salary is based on a radiologic technologist position from Salary.com. Job posting data is for radiology technologist positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.

Courses

In order to obtain an A.A. degree from the University of Sioux Falls, a student must complete a total of at least 64 semester hours. The requirement of 32 semester hours in residence at the University is not waived for students in the A.A. program in radiologic technology.

Liberal Arts Courses

Complete the following courses:

BIO100

General Biology

(4.0 s.h)

PSY201

General Psychology

(3.0 s.h)

ENG112

Information Literacy and Rhetorical Purpose

(3.0 s.h)

THE140

Introduction to the Bible

(3.0 s.h)

SDV100

The USF Experience

(1.0 s.h)

ENG111

University Writing and Rhetorics

(3.0 s.h)

Required Major Core Courses

Complete the following courses. Alternatives for the following courses: CHE111 or CHE121, COM104 or COM205.

COM104

Computer Solutions

(2.0 s.h)

CST100

Fundamentals of Communication

(3.0 s.h)

CHE111

General Chemistry I

(4.0 s.h)

BIO314

Human Anatomy

(4.0 s.h)

BIO315

Human Physiology

(4.0 s.h)

COM205

Intro to Computer Science I

(3.0 s.h)
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Elective Courses

Minimum of 17 s.h. of elective courses. Alternatives for the following courses: CHE112 or CHE122, PHY101 or PHY201.

SOC201

Fundamentals of Sociology

(3.0 s.h)

CHE112

General Chemistry II

(4.0 s.h)

CHE122

Intro to Organic & Biochemistry

(4.0 s.h)

THE240

Introduction to Christian Thought and Practice

(3.0 s.h)

PHY101

Introductory College Physics

(4.0 s.h)

BIO300

Science Literature Review

(0.0 s.h)
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