Radiography AS
The Associate in Science in Radiography prepares students to become radiographers who produce images of the human body for diagnostic purposes under the supervision of a physician. The 24-month education program prepares the student for the certification examination in Radiography.
- New Jersey Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners – Passing rate at 100% from 2013 to 2018
- Employment rate in various healthcare agencies in the tri-state area – 100%
- Salary range after certification as Radiographer by the Bureau of Labor Statistics – $54,620 – $63,340
Admission Requirements
Candidates applying for admission to the radiography program must have:
- Completed application packet submitted to The Valley Hospital School of Radiography
- High school diploma or GED
- High school grade point ratio of 2.75 or higher on a 4.00 scale
- SAT or ACT Scores
- All official transcripts from institutions of higher learning
- Pre-requisites: Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (4 credits), Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (4 credits) with a minimum grade of B
- Evidence of interest and knowledge of the field demonstrated in the student’s essay
- Two letters of recommendations and a personal interview
All remedial courses must be completed, prior to admission to the radiography program. High school algebra and at least one laboratory science course are recommended.
Students must be accepted by both The Valley Hospital School of Radiology and Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Degree Plan
The radiography program offers the student radiographer didactic and clinical education and courses in liberal arts and sciences. This unique affiliation between a hospital-sponsored radiography program and Fairleigh Dickinson University supports the development of knowledge, well-rounded and competent entry-level radiographers.
The curriculum consists of 77 credits, which are completed in two full-time years of study. The 77 credits consist of 27 credits of liberal arts and science courses and 50 credits of core radiography courses. Students participate in clinical education during the fall, winter, spring and summer sessions.1st Semester(15 credits)
- UNIV1001 Transitioning to University Life
- RADT1101 Introduction to Radiography & Protection
- RADT1105 Radiographic Procedures
- RADT1110 Clinical Practicum I
- RADT1131 Principles of Radiographic Exposure I
- RADT1150 Fundamentals of Patient Care
Winter Session (1 credit)
- RADT1120 Clinical Practicum II
2nd Semester(17 credits)
- WRIT1002 Composition I: Rhetoric & Inquiry
- MATH1105 College Algebra
- RADT1130 Clinical Practicum III
- RADT1135 Radiographic Procedures II
- RADT2251 Principles of Radiographic Exposure II
- UNIV1002 Preparing for Professional Life
Summer Session I (7 credits)
3rd Semester(17 credits)
- UNIV2001 Cross-cultural Perspectives
- CSCI1105 Computers and Computer Software
- PHYS1114 Physics for Radiography
- RADT2250 Clinical Practicum V
- RADT2255 Radiographic Procedure III
- RADT2252 Radiation Bio & Adv Safety Practices
4th Semester(16 credits)
- PSYC1201 General Psychology
- RADT2254 Radiographic Imaging Equipment & Quality Management
- RADT2270 Clinical Practicum VII
- RADT2271 Radiographic Pathology
- RADT2275 Radiographic Procedures IV
- UNIV2002 Global Issues
Summer Session (4 credits)
- RADT2280 Clinical Practicum VIII
A minimum of 77 credits is required for graduation.
Special Information
This is a joint program with The Valley Hospital, School of Radiology and Fairleigh Dickinson University. The Valley Hospital, School of Radiology the primary clinical site for the program.