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2025-2026 College Catalog
Radiography, A.S.
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Program Code: 1650
The A.S. in Radiography prepares you as a skilled professional radiographer through a curriculum that includes both classroom and clinical instruction. As a student in this technology, you are educated in utilizing X-ray equipment and techniques, proper patient positioning, radiation protection methodologies, and quality patient care. As a member of the medical imaging team, the radiologic technologist produces quality, diagnostic images that are interpreted by a radiologist - a physician who specialize in medical imaging. As a radiographer, you may find employment in hospitals and clinics, physician’s offices, government and industrial facilities, and medical laboratories. The SFSC Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182 at 312-704-5300 or Mail@jrcert.org.
Length: 77 credit hours
This is a limited access program. Admission to this program occurs once per year. Online applications will be accepted until the posted deadline date at 11:59 p.m. Visit southflorida.edu/healthsciences for important application information and deadlines.
Application Requirements
The following are requirements for admission to the Radiography Program:
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Satisfactory completion of any remedial coursework needed to be eligible for college-level courses. |
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Completion of the three prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher and a minimum cumulative prerequisite GPA of 2.75 or higher by the application deadline. Laboratory science courses must have been completed within five years prior to application. The three prerequisite courses are: |
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BSC 1085C - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 cr. hrs. |
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ENC 1101 - Freshman English I 3 cr. hrs. ^ |
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MAC 1105 - College Algebra 3 cr. hrs. ^ |
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It may be necessary to first enroll in a lower-level English, math, or reading course depending on college placement test scores. |
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NOTE: You must earn a grade of C or higher in each of the courses listed above. |
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Completion of the online SFSC Admissions Application, select Radiography major/program. |
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Official high school transcript/GED transcript. |
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Official transcript from each postsecondary institution attended. |
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Completed Verification of Work Experience, if applicable. |
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Certifications-Current or Non-current, if applicable (Verified). |
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Military Service, if applicable. Please provide a copy of the most current Military ID care or a DD 214 (Verified). |
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Resident of Highlands, Hardee, or Desoto County, Minimum of 1 year (Verified). |
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| NOTE: You are responsible for ensuring your records are complete in the Admissions, Registration, and Records Office. No application will be considered unless it is complete. Transcripts will need to be requested to be submitted to South Florida State College from the National Student Clearinghouse website. |
Acceptance Procedures
Once accepted into the program, you will receive instructions to complete the following:
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Physical health exam and a record of immunizations from a licensed physician or nurse practitioner (forms will be provided after acceptance into the program). |
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement fingerprinting (will be scheduled prior to enrollment). |
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CPR Certification. |
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10-panel drug screen. |
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You will be required to submit program documentation through a third-party compliance company throughout the program. |
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| NOTE: Failure to complete these requirements will result in loss of enrollment into the program. |
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Radiography Applicant Ranking System
Prerequisite Courses Cumulative GPA
(Maximum Points Possible = 40) General Education Courses Cumulative GPA
(Maximum Points Possible = 20) Note:
These courses are not required for entry into the program, but points will be applied if they are completed. Minimum grade of C or higher is required. Relevant Medical Work Experience
(Maximum Points Possible = 15) | • Greater than 60 months | 15 pts | | • 37 months to 60 months | 13 pts | | • 25 months to 36 months | 11 pts | | • 12 months to 24 months | 9 pts | | • 6 months to 11 months | 7 pts | | • 30 days to 5 months | 5 pts | Certification and/or Degrees
(Maximum Points Possible = 15) | • Medical License/Certifications (i.e., Nursing, Medical Assistant, | Non-current - 5 pts | | Phlebotomy, OTA, PTA, CDA, Dental Hygienist, Massage | Current - 6 pts | | Therapist, Pharmacy Tech, Firefighter, EMT, and Paramedic) | | | • Associate Degree | 7 pts | | • Bachelor Degree | 8 pts | | • Master Degree | 9 pts | NOTE: Maximum of one Degree AND Certification Military Veterans
(Maximum Points Possible = 5) | • Military Service Points Awarded to Active Duty or Honorably | 5 pts | | Discharged Veterans | | Resident of Tri-County
(Maximum Points Possible = 3) | • Resident of Highlands, Hardee, or Desoto County - Min | 3 pts | | 1 year (Verified) | | Repeat Applicants
(Maximum Points Possible = 2) | • Applicants from Year Prior | 2 pts | Total Points Available: | 100 pts | General Information
SFSC reserves the right to deny admission to you if you lack the required qualifications for the Radiography Program. You must reapply if you wish to be considered for a future class. Each class is selected from a new applicant pool. | 1. | Completion of all or part of the general education courses required in the degree does not guarantee acceptance into the program. | | 2. | Expenses (approximate) incurred upon acceptance to the program include a Level II background screening, a 10-panel drug screen, CPR certification, and online document manager. | | 3. | Some clinical education settings will not allow individuals with certain types of criminal history into their facilities. This may deny entrance into the program because such individuals would not be able to successfully complete the clinical education portions of the radiography program. A criminal history may also prevent you from becoming registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). For additional information regarding your status, contact the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) at 651- 687-0048, ext. 8580 or arrt.org. | Note:
| * | It is your responsibility to meet with the director or the Advising and Counseling Center to select the proper course(s) to fulfill this requirement. | | # | You must earn a grade of 80% or higher on all RTE and HSC courses. | | # | Computer competency skills and Fundamentals of Speech Communication general education requirements are covered within the Radiography curriculum for the associate degree. | Approximate Program Costs
| Admission fee | $ 15 | | Background check/drug screen/document manager | 150 | | CPR | 65 | | Graduation fee | 15 | | Lab fees | 602 | | Medical costs (varies by provider) | 500 | | Textbooks | 1,900 | | Tuition | 7,063 | | Approximate Total | $ 10,310 | |
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