South Texas College has received approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and falls under the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation Guidelines.  Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination for Radiologic Technology administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Upon successful completion of this exam, students will be a registered Radiologic Technologist (Radiographer). The State of Texas requires that individuals approved to sit for the national certification examination also apply for state licensure before being allowed to practice in this state.

This two-year program will prepare students for a career as a Radiologic Technologist (Radiographer). Radiographers assist physicians called Radiologists who specialize in using x-rays and other forms of ionizing radiation to diagnose and treat injury. The radiographer is trained in the use of state-of-the-art specialized equipment; radiologic pharmaceuticals and contrast media; radiographic procedures/positioning for the diagnosis of broken bones, tumors, disease, and malfunction of organs, and the development and critique of radiographs.

Program Admission Requirements
1. All applicants must meet general admission requirements to South Texas College
2. High School graduation or GED equivalent.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in state-mandated general knowledge content through approved means; i.e., Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) with program specific exemptions accepted.
4. Be within three months of 18 years of age or older (required by Bureau of Radiologic Health & Safety Regulation).
5. Achieve a minimum composite score of 19 on the ACT (minimum of 16 in all areas.) Scores must be within the last five years.
6. Complete all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C” as listed in the degree plan.
7. Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, on a 4.0 scale in all courses in the RADT degree plan.
8. Submit a completed Radiologic Technology program application.
9. Participate in individual student advisement with RADT faculty prior to registration.

Selection Criteria

The RADT program selection criteria are based upon a point system score comprised of degree plan course G.P.A., number of degree plan courses completed, and required test scores. All information requested on the application must be on-file with the college and accessible on-line to be accepted for the application.

Due to program size limitations, a number of applicants who meet the program admissions requirements may not be admitted to the program. Qualified applications are ranked from highest to lowest points.

Program Application

A new applicant pool is established for each fall admission period.  All students interested in the program who are not granted admission (qualified and nonqualified) must reapply each year if they wish to be considered for enrollment.  Application deadline is the last Friday in May. Applications are available from RADT faculty and will be discussed and completed during advisement. If you have questions, please call for an appointment (956) 872-3108.

NOTE: Please see program WEB page for up-to-date information regarding admission requirements, curriculum changes, selection criteria and procedures, and application revisions at www.southtexascollege.edu/nah.

Graduation Criteria

To earn an Associate of Applied Science in the Radiologic Technology Program, a student must meet college graduation requirements and complete all coursework as prescribed in the degree plan with a minimum grade of “C” in didactic courses and minimum grade of “B” in the clinical/practicum courses.