Associate Degree in Radiography

Explore the required courses and curriculum information for this program, which can be found in Saint Joseph's academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.

The Radiography Program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org

The programs current accreditation award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here. (insert hyperlink to our unique program information page on the JRCERT website: https://www.jrcert.org/programs/st-joseph-lancaster-campus.

View the most current program effectiveness data. JRCERT, our programmatic, accreditation agency, defines and publishes this information.

Saint Joseph's University – Lancaster’s tuition structure includes both per-credit tuition and program-specific fees.

PER-CREDIT TUITION:

The cost of the Radiography Associate Degree is $683 per credit for the 2024-2025 academic year.

PROGRAM-SPECIFIC FEES:

In addition to the per-credit rate, there are also program-specific fees. When a student enrolls in the following courses, they are responsible for paying a fee of $2,790 for each course: 

• RAD 104
• RAD 122
• RAD 222
• RAD 224

For a detailed breakdown and additional information, visit our Tuition & Fees page.

Goal 1

To prepare competent, entry-level radiographers in the cognitive (knowledge) and psychomotor (skills) learning domains.

• Student Learning Outcome #1: Student is able to apply knowledge in anatomical technique selection and EI evaluation.
• Student Learning Outcome #2: Student will demonstrate positioning skills for a given examination.
• Student Learning Outcome #3: Student is able to recognize imaging errors and describe corrective action.

Goal 2

Demonstrate a commitment to professional ethics, attitudes, and behaviors.

• Student Learning Outcome #1: Student explains the importance of ethics in the Radiography profession.
• Student Learning Outcome #2: Student models professional ethics, behaviors and attitudes when in the lab and clinical setting.

Goal 3

Apply theoretical knowledge and critical thinking to clinical practice.

• Student Learning Outcome #1: Student will apply critical thinking skills to classroom and lab applications.
• Student Learning Outcome #2: Student exhibits synthesis of coursework, clinical skills, and experiential learning to demonstrate proficiency in the health care setting.

Goal 4

Communicate effectively and respectfully with the patient and members of the healthcare team.

• Student Learning Outcome #1: Student will effectively utilize oral communication with patients and other members of the healthcare team in the lab and clinical setting.
• Student Learning Outcome #2: Student will utilize effective written communication.

1. To be considered for admission, you must have graduated from an approved secondary school (or be on track to graduate), received a diploma from an accredited home school association or earned a GED.

2. High school or post-secondary college-level courses must include the following:

• At least four units of English
• At least three units of Social Sciences
• At least three units of Mathematics (Two (2) of which are at least the level of Algebra)
• Two (2) units of Science with a related laboratory or an equivalent (One (1) of which must be biology).

3. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or greater on a 4.0-point scale in secondary or post-secondary education (whichever is more recent). However, the GPA requirement can be different depending on specific program requirements. Please see our undergraduate requirements or reach out to the Office of Admission for additional information.

4. A high school transcript with an official school stamp or an official GED transcript is also required. High school transcripts must include courses completed through your junior year as well as courses in progress during your senior year. If you’ve attended any post-secondary institutions, official transcripts for those institutions are required as well.

Additional Admission Factors for Consideration:

In addition to the required items above, the admission team will consider the following factors when making an admission decision:

• Class rank
• Academic performance in post-secondary science and math courses
• Community service
• Healthcare-related service

To apply for this program, complete an application online. SAT and/or ACT scores are optional but you can submit them if you think they’ll strengthen your application.

First-Year Students
Applications for high school students are available beginning August 1 of your senior year. For a full timeline of deadlines and addition information, visit our admission page.

Transfer Students
Applications to transfer to Saint Joseph’s are accepted on a rolling basis for fall and spring start terms.

If you are not a United States citizen, you must show proof of permanent resident visa status. Students educated in another country may be admitted if they:

• Satisfy general admission requirements
• Earn a minimum of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, New Jersey

Students from English-speaking countries may choose to take the SAT or ACT instead of the TOEFL exam. An evaluation of foreign transcripts by the World Education Service or other approved agencies is required.

Transfer credit may be awarded for previous coursework. A course must meet the following requirements to be considered for transfer to Saint Joseph’s University’s Lancaster campus:

• Undergraduate courses with a grade of “C” or above
• Graduate courses with a grade of “B” or above (Pass/Fail grades are not eligible for transfer credit)
• Must be from a regionally or programmatically accredited institution
• The coursework must match the course offered at Saint Joseph’s University
• Some programs have a time limit for specific courses

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• Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill®
• Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation
• Chapter 33 Post 911 GI Bill®
• Chapter 35 Survivors and Dependents Assistance
• Chapter 1606 National Guard or Reserves
• Chapter 1607 National Guard or Reserves (REAP) (*if eligible, must be utilized by November 25, 2019)
• Pennsylvania National Guard Educational Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)