Radiologic Technology - Associate of Applied Science

Doña Ana Community College 2026-2027 Catalog

(66 credits)

NOTE: To graduate, Radiologic Technology majors must earn a C- or better in all RADT courses; however, the students most likely to be competitive in the admissions process will have earned a B or better in their prerequisites. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 66 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits but may be needed to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.  

Prefix Title Credits
General Education
Select one course from of the following four content areas for a total of 14 credits 1,2
This degree requires courses from Areas I, II, III, IV and a general education elective; students do not need to take additional courses to complete the General Education requirements.
Area I: Communications4
Composition I 3, 74
Area II: Mathematics3
College Algebra (or Higher) 3, 43
Area III: Laboratory Sciences 4
Introductory Anatomy & Physiology (non-majors)4
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences3
Introduction to Psychology 33
Introduction to Sociology
Contemporary Social Problems
General Education Elective 3
Introduction to Ethics3
Introduction to Communication
Public Speaking
Major Requirements
RADT 1175Introduction to Radiologic Technology and Patient Care3
RADT 1140Radiographic Positioning I2
RADT 1140LRadiographic Positioning I Laboratory1
RADT 1811Radiographic Positioning I Clinical Experience1
RADT 1115Fundamentals of Radiographic Imaging2
RADT 1130LIntroduction to Radiographic Imaging Applied Clinic Skills1
RADT 1154Radiographic Anatomy and Physiology3
RADT 1150Radiographic Positioning II2
RADT 1150LRadiographic Positioning II Laboratory1
RADT 1812Radiographic Positioning II Clinical Experience1
RADT 2410Radiographic Physics and Equipment3
RADT 2408Radiographic Pathology3
RADT 1520Radiation Biology and Protection2
RADT 2811Clinical Experience I4
RADT 2812Clinical Experience II6
RADT 2250Radiographic Image Critique2
RADT 2813Clinical Experience III3
RADT 2999Radiologic Technology Capstone3
RADT 2404Radiographic Special Modalities3
RADT 2814Special Modalities Clinical Experience IV3
Radiologic Technology Independent Study (Optional not required) 61-6
Total Credits66
1

Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area. 

2

See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses. 

3

Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus. 

4

MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G first.

5

All RADT classes are restricted to students who have completed the Core and Related Requirements and have been accepted into the Radiologic Technology Program.

6

RADT 1997 Radiologic Technology Independent Study (optional 1-6 credits, not required, used for special topics on a case-by-case basis).

7

ENGL 1110G Composition I can also be taken in the 5th semester in the last year of program.

(66 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.

NOTE: To graduate, Radiologic Technology majors must earn a C- or better in all RADT courses; however, the students most likely to be competitive in the admissions process will have earned a B or better in their prerequisites.  A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 66 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits but may be needed to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
Area I: Communications – English Composition Level 1 4
Composition I 3,8  
Area II: Mathematics 3
College Algebra (or Higher) 3,4  
Area III: Laboratory Sciences 4
Introductory Anatomy & Physiology (non-majors)  
Area IV Social/Behavior Science 3
Introduction to Psychology
or Introduction to Sociology
or Contemporary Social Problems
 
 Credits14
Semester 2
General Education Elective 3
Introduction to Ethics
or Introduction to Communication
or Public Speaking
 
Core Requirement  
 Credits3
Semester 3
RADT 1175 Introduction to Radiologic Technology and Patient Care 3
RADT 1140 Radiographic Positioning I 2
RADT 1140L Radiographic Positioning I Laboratory 1
RADT 1811 Radiographic Positioning I Clinical Experience 1
RADT 1115 Fundamentals of Radiographic Imaging 2
RADT 1130L Introduction to Radiographic Imaging Applied Clinic Skills 1
RADT 1154 Radiographic Anatomy and Physiology 3
 Credits13
Semester 4
RADT 1150 Radiographic Positioning II 2
RADT 1150L Radiographic Positioning II Laboratory 1
RADT 1812 Radiographic Positioning II Clinical Experience 1
RADT 2410 Radiographic Physics and Equipment 3
RADT 2408 Radiographic Pathology 3
RADT 1520 Radiation Biology and Protection 2
 Credits12
Semester 5
RADT 2811 Clinical Experience I 4
 Credits4
Semester 6
RADT 2812 Clinical Experience II 6
RADT 2250 Radiographic Image Critique 2
 Credits8
Semester 7
RADT 2813 Clinical Experience III 3
RADT 2404 Radiographic Special Modalities 3
RADT 2814 Special Modalities Clinical Experience IV 3
RADT 2999 Radiologic Technology Capstone 3
 
 Credits12
 Total Credits66