• Composition I and II - EH 101 & 102 (6 hours)
• Public Speaking - CA 110 (3 hours)
• Precalculus Algebra - MA 112 (3 hours)
• Human Anatomy & Physiology - BMD 114 & BMD 115 (8 hours)
  
• Intro Computers - CIS 150 or 110 (3 hours)
  
• Radiologic Technology courses (see the Bulletin for a listing)

1. Completion of Department of Radiologic Sciences Certificate Program application, which is available under FORMS on this website.
2. Application deadline is May 1st.
3. Submit official ACT or SAT scores regardless of previous educational background. If individual scores for Math, English or Natural Science on the ACT are below 18, it is strongly advised that the test be retaken. ACT or SAT score must be submitted by the application deadline.
   
4. Submission of three (3) completed reference forms by the application deadline. Reference forms are available at www.southalabama.edu/alliedhealth/radiologicsciences/.
   
5. Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 ("C" average) on previously completed college-level courses. Transcripts must be submitted by the application deadline. For students who are attending or have attended USA, the USA GPA will be used. GPA's from outside courses are not averaged into the USA GPA.
6. Acceptance to the University of South Alabama.
7. Prospective certificate students (only) must complete four (4) hours of observation in a hospital Radiology Department prior to reporting for an interview with the Admissions Committee. The observation site will be determined by the Committee, and appointments must be scheduled through the Department of Radiologic Sciences at (251) 445-9346. Observation form and instructions are available under FORMS on this website.
8. Meet program technical/core performance standards to include general abilities, observational ability, communication ability, motor ability, critical thinking ability, interpersonal abilities and behavioral and social attributes. Further information is available upon request.
9. Complete a brief writing assignment conducted on the day of your personal interview with the Admissions Committee.
10. Complete personal interview with members of the Radiologic Sciences Admissions Committee.
    
11. Applicants will be screened on the basis of past educational performance and the potential for the number of clinical openings available. Therefore, acceptance into the University does not guarantee admission into the program.
12. Student acceptance into the program is provisional pending completion of drug screen and background check requirements as specified in the acceptance letter. Refusal to submit will result in a nullification of acceptance into the program.
13. Proof of medical insurance must be provided following acceptance into the program by the date specified in the acceptance letter.

Students graduating from the certificate program and registered Radiographers who are graduates of other college-based Radiography programs may continue their education and complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiologic Sciences. Radiographers who already possess a B.S. degree may elect to complete only the modality-specific curriculum. Following the completion of the bachelor's degree and appropriate clinical experience, students may seek advanced certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. The baccalaureate program is designed to provide radiographers with an opportunity to expand their career opportunities in radiology management, radiologic science education, advanced imaging specialties, health physics, and equipment sales and applications.

The curriculum leading to a B.S. in Radiologic Sciences generally requires three to four (3-4) semesters to complete and is comprised of both didactic and clinical courses. The program begins in the Fall Semester each year, and students must complete between 52 and 74 semester hours to satisfy the degree requirements. Six areas of specialty imaging courses are offered, and the total number of hours required varies based on the area of specialization the student wishes to pursue.

All students are required to complete 32 semester hours of general study courses for completion of the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences. Non-radiography courses do not have to be completed in the order outlined on the model curriculum. No more than 64 semester hours of transfer credit will be accepted from junior colleges.

1. Successful completion of an accredited college-based Radiography program.
2. All students must receive a passing score on the ARRT examination by the end of the third week of enrollment in the B.S. program. Students who do not receive a passing score will not be allowed to continue on in the B.S. program.
3. Completion of Department of Radiologic Sciences Baccalaureate (Bachelor's) Program application, which is available under FORMS on this website.
4. Application deadline is May 1st.
5. Submit official ACT or SAT scores regardless of previous educational background. If individual scores for Math, English or Natural Science on the ACT are below 18, it is strongly advised that the test be retaken. ACT or SAT score must be submitted by the application deadline.
   
6. Submission of three (3) completed reference forms by the application deadline. Reference forms are available at www.southalabama.edu/alliedhealth/radiologicsciences/.
   
7. Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 ("C" average) on previously completed college-level courses. Transcripts must be submitted by the application deadline. For students who are attending or have attended USA, the USA GPA will be used. GPA's from outside courses are not averaged into the USA GPA.
8. Acceptance to the University of South Alabama.
9. Radiation Therapy Applicants (only) must complete four (4) hours of observation in a hospital Radiation Therapy Department prior to reporting for an interview with the Admissions Committee. The observation site will be determined by the Committee, and appointments must be scheduled through the Department of Radiologic Sciences at (251) 445-9346. The Radiation Therapy Observation form and instructions are available under FORMS on this website.
10. Meet program technical/core performance standards to include general abilities, observational ability, communication ability, motor ability, critical thinking ability, interpersonal abilities and behavioral and social attributes. Further information available upon request.
11. Complete a brief writing assignment conducted on the day of your personal interview with the Admissions Committee.
12. Complete personal interview with members of the Radiologic Sciences Admissions Committee.
    
13. Applicants will be screened on the basis of past educational performance and the potential for the number of clinical openings available. Therefore, acceptance into the University does not guarantee admission into the program.
14. Student acceptance into the program is provisional pending completion of drug screen and background check requirements as specified in the acceptance letter. Refusal to submit will result in a nullification of acceptance into the program.
15. Proof of medical insurance must be provided following acceptance into the program by the date specified in the acceptance letter.

• Ultrasound option - 8 courses (28 hours)
  RAD 417, 423, 421 - Fall Semester
  RAD 418, 424 - Spring Semester
  RAD 419, 425, 427 - Summer Semester
  
• Two imaging areas - 4 courses (20 hours)
  Vascular - RAD 401, 402
  CT Scans - RAD 405, 406
  Mammography - RAD 413, 414
  MRI - RAD 409, 410
  
• One imaging area listed in second option - 2 courses (10 hours)
  AND 4 management courses (12 hours)
  MGT 300, 305, 310, 311, 340, 351, 451, 452, 454, 455, 460, 465
  
• Radiation Therapy option - 12 courses (42 hours)
  (Select/click on the link above for further information on the Radiation Therapy Program.)
  RAD 441, 446, 448, 450 - Fall Semester
  RAD 442, 452, 455 - Spring Semester
  RAD 443, 453, 456 - Summer Semester
  RAD 444, 458 - 2nd Fall Semester

• Life Sciences or General Biology sequence - BLY 101/101L, 102/102L or 121/121L, 122/122L (8 hours)
  
• Statistics - ST 210 (3 hours)
  
• Fine Arts - ARH 100, ARH 103, ARH 123, ARH 240, ARH 242, ARS 101, DRA 110, MUL 101 (3 hours)
  
• History Elective - HY 101, 102, 135, 136 (3 hours)
  
• Literature Elective - EH 215, 216, 225, 226, 235, 236 (3 hours)
• Gen Psychology - PSY 120 (3 hours)
• Social Science Electives* (6 hours)
• Humanities Elective* (3 hours)