2017-2018 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Oct 08, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PreHealth (A10300RA), Radiography Preparation, AAS


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Purpose

The Associate in General Education curriculum is designed for the academic enrichment of students who wish to broaden their education with an emphasis on personal interest, growth and development. Students will complete general education courses that provide a foundation for success in health science programs. Courses provide foundational knowledge needed in the pursuit of diploma and associate of applied science degrees and successful completion of NAI, Medication Aid and NAII certification result in certification credentials for employment

The Health Sciences programs at RCC have a competitive admissions process and do not directly admit students. Students interested in Radiography are placed in A10300RA to take required general education courses for competitive admission to the program. Academic advisors will assist you in creating an educational plan and timeline for admission so that you may complete your general education courses and know the requirements for the competitive admissions process for your respective health science program.

Admission Requirements and Special Conditions

A high school diploma (or equivalent), satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) and a minimum GPA in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-college courses to prepare students for a prehealth pathway.

Admission into the Radiography program is a competitive process. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required in the general education courses.

Special Certifications

Students are eligible to sit for certification exams upon completion of certain courses. Testing Fees may apply.

Program Curriculum


Class Hours 13 or 14 | Lab Hours 9 or 11 | Clinical Hours 3 | Credit Hours 19


Second Semester (Spring)


Class Hours 15 | Lab Hours 5 | Clinical Hours 6 | Credit Hours 19


Third Semester (Summer)


Class Hours 2 | Lab Hours 4 | Credit Hours 4


Total Credit Hours 42


Other Major Hours (22-23 SHC)


  1. Other Major Hours (22-23) – These hours must be approved by the Director of Records and Registration prior to enrolling in courses other than those listed above. Student not realizing progress toward a health science credential will be assisted by an academic advisor in exploring other degree options.

  2. For the Radiography program, the GPA calculation is based upon grades earned in the following courses: BIO 168, BIO 169, ENG 111, ENG 112, MAT 143, PSY 150, and Humanities/ Fine Arts Elective

Total (64-65 SHC)


Additional Curriculum Notes


  1. The Humanities/Fine Arts elective can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ART 111 , MUS 110 , MUS 112 , ENG 231 , ENG 232 ENG 241 , ENG 242 , PHI 215 , or PHI 240 . Students may not take an introductory foreign language to fulfill the Humanities/Fine Arts requirement.

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