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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 Accreditation Status
The Radiological Sciences program at Penn State Greater Allegheny will be applying for transfer of sponsorship through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Currently the Radiological Science Program at New Kensington campus is fully accredited with a 8 year current award. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter for New Kensington can be found here. Students must graduate from an accredited program to take the ARRT certification exam.
Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
[email protected]
Visit our Program Accreditation Page to learn about our program effectiveness data. Also, to view the current handbooks, visit our program policy page.
Curriculum Details
The official course requirements, including suggested academic plans, are available in the Undergraduate Bulletin .
Many U.S. states and territories require professional licensure or certification for employment. 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.
