Program Details
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiography
Associate of Applied ScienceSouthwest Virginia Community College
This program is included in: G3
The cooperative Radiologic Technology Program at Southwest Virginia Community College is dedicated to serve students from southwest Virginia and east Tennessee. The Program will provide a quality educational experience in the art and science of radiologic technology and help the students succeed, both academically and clinically, as entry-level radiographers. It is the Program's aim to provide a sound foundation for our students towards building a rewarding professional career, and an opportunity to qualify as a valued contributing member in the healthcare team for our region.
Outcomes
Goal 1: The Cooperative Radiography Program will monitor program effectiveness. 1.1 Students who enter program will graduate 1.2 Graduates will pass the ARRT registry examination 1.3 Graduate will gain employment as a radiographer 1.4 Graduates will indicate preparedness as an entry-level radiographer. 1.5 Employer satisfaction with graduate’s preparedness for entry-level radiographer. Goal 2: Students will demonstrate clinical competence and entry-level radiographer skills. 2.1 Students will demonstrate a knowledge of appropriate technical factors 2.2 Students will demonstrate the knowledge and ability to apply appropriate CR, tube angle, patient position, and collimated field 2.3 Students will demonstrate appropriate collimation Goal 3: Student will demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills. 3.1 Students will practice problem solving methods using radiographic situations 3.2 Students will practice critical thinking and problem solving skills on non-routine trauma patient with multiple examinations Goal 4: Students will demonstrate effective communication skills and personal accountability. 4.1 Students will practice appropriate communication skills 4.2 Students will demonstrate personal accountability by following a prescribed dress code 4.3 Students will exhibit mastery of ethicolegal concepts Goal 5: Students will develop professionally and demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of life-long learning. 5.1 Students will demonstrate the ability to seek employment 5.2 Students will practice networking with colleagues/peers within the profession
Program Overview & Guidance

Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Considerations for Selecting Degree | Math and science intensive in RAD 110, 112, 270 and 215; Requires internship in hospital radiology departments |
Program Requirement Notes | Program Requirement Notes Pre-Requisites: HS chemistry & Biology, ENG 111 & MTH 154 eligibility, TEAS, Shadowing. Program requires attendance to and participation in classes, labs, and clinical assignments. Requires travel. Requires additional purchase of software, uniforms, markers, society and club membership, dosimetry service, textbooks, and licensure/certification exam fee. |
Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Pre-requisites: HS level biology and chemistry; ENG 111 and MTH 154 eligibility; TEAS AH test; Shadowing; RAD courses are sequenced within the curriculum and cannot be taken out of sequence.
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Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
Doing More With Your Degree | |
Program Successes & Highlights | Job placement rate of graduates seeking employment is 100% from 2013 - 2022; |
Related Programs & Certifications

Program Credit Requirements

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.
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.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | No; Some of the general education classes can be completed via dual enrollment; but not the entire curriculum. |
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College Level Information

College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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Is This College Right For Me? | Annual HC 3120, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 12, Limited Foundation Owned Housing |
Transfer Student Catalog Year | Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year |
First Year Student Catalog Year | Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year |
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Where Can This Degree Transfer

Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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Central Virginia Community College | AAS in Radiologic Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Northern Virginia Community College | Radiography, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Radiography | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Radiography | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Radiography | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiography | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Virginia Commonwealth University | Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Virginia Commonwealth University | Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Second Modality), Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Virginia Commonwealth University | Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiation Therapy, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Virginia Commonwealth University | Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiation Therapy (Degree Completion), Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Virginia Commonwealth University | Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiation Therapy (Second Modality), Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Virginia Commonwealth University | Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiography, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Virginia Commonwealth University | Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiography (Degree Completion), Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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25-1071.00 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
29-2034.00 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Take 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
