Radiography - Associate of Applied Science

Extended A.A.S. Degree Program

This program prepares students for an entry-level position as a registered radiographer. Radiographers use radiation equipment to produce images of the tissues, organs, bones, and vessels of the body, as prescribed by physicians, to assist in the diagnosis of disease or injury.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Sciences, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/radiologic-technologists.htm

Total Credits Required


General Education	12
EN 111 College Composition I [EFFC]	4
EN 211 College Composition II [EFFC]	4
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World Elective	4

Required Courses in Major	59
RAD 109 Introduction to Radiography	2
RAD 261 Radiation Biology and Protection	2
RAD 262 Methods of Patient Care	3
RAD 263 Radiography Clinical Experience I	2
RAD 264 Radiographic Procedures I	5
RAD 265 Principles of Radiation Production, Characteristics and Equipment	3
RAD 266 Radiography Clinical Experience II	6
RAD 267 Radiographic Procedures II	5
RAD 361 Diagnostic Image Production	3
RAD 362 Sectional Imaging and Anatomy	2
RAD 363 Radiography Clinical Experience III	4
RAD 364 Image Processing and Quality Management	3
RAD 365 Radiographic Pathology	2
RAD 366 Radiographic Clinical Experience IV	8
RAD 367 Issues in Radiography	1
RAD 368 Radiography Clinical Practicum V	8

Other Required Courses	18
BI 207 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1	4
BI 208 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2	4
CH 105 Chemical Principles [SCII] or	4
CH 109 Introductory Organic and Biochemistry for the Health Sciences (4 cr.) [SCII]
CLS 100 Obtaining a Blood Specimen	1
HL 101 Medical Terminology for Health Educators	1
MA 104 College Algebra and Trigonometry with Applications in Science and Technology [QUAR]	4

Bulletin Year: 2018 - 2019 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.