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About the Program
This program prepares students to work in hospitals, outpatient facilities, physician's offices and other healthcare facilities. Through a combination of clinical experience and coursework, Radiological Sciences (Rad Sci) students learn to produce quality diagnostic images, provide optimal patient care, and operate advanced imaging technology.
Students earning the associate degree in Radiological Sciences can further their education in specialized imaging modalities (MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, etc.), management positions, and additional radiological sciences education.
Program Timeline
Penn State Greater Allegheny’s Radiological Sciences program is a 24-month associate degree program that blends classroom learning with hands-on clinical experience.
Program begins each fall semester
Runs continuously for 24 months, including summer sessions
Summer term runs 10 weeks from late May to early August
Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to apply for examination with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for professional certification.
For industry information, view the current employment summary for Radiologic and MRI Technologists according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program Mission
Our mission is to develop competent professional radiographers whose expertise will meet the needs of the community they serve by providing high quality healthcare in a professional, compassionate and responsible manner.
Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Goal: The student will be clinically competent
- The student will recognize the need for proper radiation safety practices and provide proper radiation protection.
- The student will produce diagnostic quality images.
Goal: The student will effectively communicate in the healthcare environment.
- The student will demonstrate effective written communication skills.
- The student will provide effective oral communication skills.
Goal: Think critically and apply problem-solving skills in the healthcare environment.
- The student will manipulate technical factors to produce diagnostic images.
- The student will modify procedures to meet patient needs.
Curriculum Details
The official course requirements, including suggested academic plans, are available in the Undergraduate Bulletin.
Many US states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map.