Radiologic Science, Career Associate of Science

Application Deadline

Completed application forms must be RECEIVED NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 1st of each year. The application is complete only when the information requested is received. Students are responsible for making sure their application is complete. Applications are available electronically on the University's website and as hard copies in the Health Sciences office.

Program Admission

To apply to the Radiologic Science program, the applicant must:

1. Meet all of Albany State University’s admission requirements.
2. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
3. Satisfied all Learning Support requirements.
4. Take the TEAS test. Only two attempts allowed with a minimum of six weeks between attempts.
5. Submit a completed Radiologic Science program application.
6. May submit optional documentation to be evaluated for points prior to deadline. Specific information describing optional documentation is provided in the following paragraphs.
7. To progress successfully through the curriculum and function as a practicing radiologic technologist after graduation, the individual must have:
   1. Visual acuity with or without corrective lenses to view radiographic images, physicians’ orders, patients’ charts, identifying markers on patients, equipment manuals, to identify respirations of patients, etc.;
   2. Hearing with or without auditory aids to obtain patients’ history by interview, to hear audible signals produced by imaging equipment, etc.;
   3. Physical ability to operate equipment (portable and stationary x-ray equipment, stretchers, wheelchairs, patients, immobilization devices, etc.), to sufficiently (minimal impairment of upper and lower extremities) perform CPR, etc.
   4. Manual dexterity to lift patient while placing imaging device, etc.
   5. Speech sufficient to communicate with staff and patients in a timely, effective manner.

Selection Process

Due to limited clinical placements, the program can only accept a certain number of applicants each year. Admission into the program is competitive based on the points system. Each program applicant is ranked by the Radiologic Science program selection committee according to accumulated points determined by criteria including, but not limited to GPA, pre-requisite course grades, TEAS scores, etc. Additional opportunities for points are provided in the next section. In order to increase one’s changes of acceptance into the program, it is recommended to complete all possible opportunities for points. By obtaining as many points, one becomes more of a competitive applicant for the program. Admission into the program is non-discriminatory based race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin, or any other protected class.

Additional opportunities for points are as follows:

• Up to three (3) professional recommendation forms from a non-relative can be submitted. These forms can be found in the application packet.

• Applicant’s grades in the following courses: MATH 1111; ENGL 1101; BUSA 2101; BIOL 1100K OR BIOL 2411K. Be aware BIOL 1100K may not transfer. BIOL 2411K and BIOL 2412K may be taken in lieu of BIOL 1100K.

• Provided documentation of 40 hours of volunteer service in a radiology department. Documentation of volunteer service must:

  • Be on company letterhead.

  • Provide a description of duties performed.

  • Be signed by supervisory personnel of that facility.

• All of the following clinical forms/documents:

  • Health assessment form

  • Immunization record

  • PPD (tuberculosis skin test or Chest x-ray report)

  • Hepatitis B Vaccination

  • Current influenza vaccination

Application and Document Submission

ASU Health Sciences Division
Radiologic Science Program
Attention: RADS Application Coordinator
2400 Gillionville Road
Albany, GA 31707

Radiologic Science Program telephone is 229-500-2232.
Radiologic Science Program office is on the ASU Gillionville Campus, Building J, Room 224.
Health Sciences telephone is 229-500-2389.

Selection Notification

Letters of acceptance or non-acceptance will be sent out following the selection process. The selection process takes place in November (after the document submission deadline of November 1st) each year. Students are notified by December 1st each year of selection status. Selected students must confirm their intent to enroll in writing within 10 days after the post marked date of their acceptance letter. A student that fails to respond in the appropriate time frame will forfeit their position in the program.

Clinical Obligations Upon Acceptance

If accepted, students will have a clinical component of the program to complete.

Clinical placement is equally distributed among students. Although the majority of the clinical component is carried out during day time hours, less than 25% of the total clinical assignments will be during evening and/or weekend hours. Program clinical locations are mainly located outside the city limits, and all expenses associated with travel are the student’s responsibility. Additionally, some program clinical affiliates require drug screens (initial and random), criminal background checks, periodic tuberculosis skin tests and specific vaccinations. If the student is placed in a facility requiring any/all of these items, the cost will be the student’s responsibility. If the student did not submit the health documentation (immunization, PPD, HepB Vacc., physical assessment, etc.) prior to acceptance, these documents will need to be submitted to the RADS program director no later than February 1st  following acceptance. Failure to provide this documentation will prevent the student from being allowed to attend clinical settings. These absences will be unexcused and may lead to the student’s dismissal from the program.

Courses for Career Associate of Science Degree Program

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These courses can be taken at any time before or during the program. All other courses need to be taken in the prescribed semester or before.

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These courses require a C or better.

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Humanities requirement may be met by taking any literature or appreciation course in the Humanities Area of the Core IMPACTS.