The 24-month Associate in Science (AS) in Radiography program prepares students to become radiographers. Radiographers produce images of the human body for diagnostic purposes under the supervision of a physician. Many graduates of AS in Radiography programs continue on to complete 30 more credits and earn a bachelor’s degree at FDU in the Radiologic Technology BS: Degree Completion Program. Others participate in continued education to become specialized in CT, MRI, or other areas.

  • Employment rate in various healthcare agencies in the tri-state area: 100%.
  • Salary and benefits after licensure:  >$75,000/year plus benefits package including health and dental care.

This is a joint program with The Valley Health System School of Radiology and Fairleigh Dickinson University. The School of Radiography provides a JRCERT certificate, and Fairleigh Dickinson University provides a degree, which together allow eligibility to apply for the certification exam sponsored by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and licensure by the New Jersey Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.

Admission Requirements

Prior to having an application reviewed for acceptance into AS degree program at FDU, prospective students must FIRST apply to and be accepted into the JRCERT certificate program at The Valley Health System School of Radiology.  (If you already have a qualifying college degree, you do NOT need to apply to or enroll in FDU’s degree program in order to apply for the certification exam sponsored by the ARRT.) It is recommended that prospective students speak with both FDU representatives and Valley Health System representatives during the application process. 

Candidates applying for admission to the AS in Radiography program (i.e., who want to apply for the radiography certification exam sponsored by ARRT in the shortest period of time, and need a college degree) must have:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • High school grade point ratio of 2.75 or higher (on a 4.00 scale).
  • Pre-requisites: Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (4 credits) AND Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (4 credits), both with a minimum grade of B.

Academic Program Plan

The curriculum consists of 77 credits, which are completed in two years of full-time study. The 77 credits consist of 27 credits of “GenEd” liberal arts and sciences courses and 50 credit equivalents from the Valley Hospital JRCERT Certificate Program. Students should anticipate participating in clinical education at Valley Hospital during the fall, winter, spring, and summer sessions.

Year 1 – Fall Semester (15 credits)

  • UNIV1001   Transitioning to University Life (1 cr)
  • Valley JRCERT Certificate Program courses (14 credit equivalents)

Year 1 – Winter Session (1 credit)

  • Valley JRCERT Certificate Program courses (1 credit equivalent)

Year 1 – Spring Semester (17 credits)

  • WRIT1002      Composition I:  Rhetoric & Inquiry (3 cr)   
  • MATH1105      College Algebra (4 cr)
  • UNIV1002     Preparing for Professional Life (1 cr)
  • Valley JRCERT Certificate Program courses (9 credit equivalents)

Year 1 – Summer Session I (7 credits)

  • WRIT1003    Composition II:  Research & Argument (3 cr)
  • Valley JRCERT Certificate Program courses (4 credit equivalents)

Year 2 – Fall Semester (17 credits)

  • UNIV2001   Cross-cultural Perspectives (3 cr)
  • CSCI1105     Computers and Computer Software (3 cr)
  • PHYS1114     Physics for Radiography (3 cr)
  • Valley JRCERT Certificate Program courses (8 credit equivalents)

Year 2 – Spring Semester (16 credits)

  • Social Science OR Behavioral Science: Select from GenEd options (3 cr)
  • UNIV2002    Global Issues (3 cr)
  • Valley JRCERT Certificate Program courses (10 credit equivalents)

Year 2 – Summer Session (4 credits)

  • Valley JRCERT Certificate Program courses (4 credit equivalents)

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fees for the AS in Radiography program are found on the Tuition and Fees page for the student’s home campus: Florham Campus or Metropolitan Campus.

Special Information

During the 2024-25 academic year, in response to NJ Rev Stat § 18A:62-57 (2019), we anticipate a review and revision of this associate degree curriculum to achieve a reduced credit requirement.  Please be sure to speak with a program representative about these upcoming changes and ASSURE THAT STUDENT PLACEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE 2024-25 ACADEMIC YEAR.  Students who want to apply for the radiography certification exam sponsored by ARRT, and need a degree, but are able to commit a longer period of time to obtain the requirements, should also consider Allied Health Technology BS (Radiologic Technology concentration) | Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Contact Information
Drew Minardi or Jacqueline Bonaparte
201-692-2388
snah-hs@fdu.edu