Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science in Radiography

Associate of Applied Science
Piedmont Virginia Community College

The two-year associate degree in radiography is designed to provide a quality entry-level education in radiography through a competency-based clinical and didactic instructional curriculum in diagnostic imaging. Graduates of the program will be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam for certification. Hospitals remain the primary employer of radiologic technologists, but there are increasing numbers of jobs available in physician offices, outpatient surgery centers, and free-standing diagnostic imaging centers. Entry-level radiographers use diagnostic imaging equipment to produce x-rays of the tissue, organs, bones and vessels of the body. They may choose to concentrate in one or more specific clinical areas such as orthopedics or digestive health. With more experience and additional training, radiographers may specialize in fluoroscopy, mammography, angiography, computed tomography (CT) scanning or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), radiation therapy or nuclear medicine.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree This is a competitive admission program with one application deadline per year.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Piedmont Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights 100% job placement rate of graduates in the past 5 years.
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science in Radiography
72
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiography
72
AAS RADIOGRAPHY
72
Course Requirements for AAS RADIOGRAPHY
72
BIO 141
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RAD 100
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RAD 125
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RAD 190
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RAD 121
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
RAD 111
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RAD 221
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RAD 131
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RAD 112
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RAD 231
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RAD 246
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RAD 232
5
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RAD 256
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 200 or PSY 230
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
RAD 270
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RAD 205
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RAD 240
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RAD 280
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RAD 290
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PHI 220 or PHI 227
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BIO 142
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Civic Engagement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
UNUSED COURSES
0
Residency Requirement for AAS RADIOGRAPHY
0
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Credit for Prior Learning https://www.pvcc.edu/credit-prior-learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Piedmont Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Radiologic TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeRadiography, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Applied Science Degree in RadiographyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - RadiographyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in RadiographyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in RadiographyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityClinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityClinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Second Modality), Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityClinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiation Therapy, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityClinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiation Therapy (Degree Completion), Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityClinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiation Therapy (Second Modality), Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityClinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiography, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityClinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiography (Degree Completion), Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
25-1071.00Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
29-2034.00Radiologic Technologists and TechniciansTake x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 72 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science in Radiography at Piedmont Virginia Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 5 semesters or 2.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $169 Per Credit $12,168 $0 $12,168 https://www.pvcc.edu/tuition-fees
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.