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: Communications | 4 | |
| Composition I 3, 7 | 4 | |
| Area II: Mathematics | 3 | |
| College Algebra (or Higher) 3, 4 | 3 | |
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences | 4 | |
| Introductory Anatomy & Physiology (non-majors) | 4 | |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology 3 | 3 | |
or SOCI 1110G | Introduction to Sociology | |
or SOCI 2310G | Contemporary Social Problems | |
| General Education Elective | 3 | |
| Introduction to Ethics | 3 | |
or COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | |
or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| RADT 2811 | Clinical Experience I | 4 |
| RADT 2812 | Clinical Experience II | 6 |
| RADT 2250 | Radiographic Image Critique | 2 |
| RADT 2813 | Clinical Experience III | 3 |
| RADT 2999 | Radiologic Technology Capstone | 3 |
| RADT 2404 | Radiographic Special Modalities | 3 |
| RADT 2814 | Special Modalities Clinical Experience IV | 3 |
| Radiologic Technology Independent Study (Optional not required) 6 | 1-6 | |
| Total Credits | 66 | |
- 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.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| General Education Elective | 3 | |
| Introduction to Ethics or Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | ||
| Core Requirement | ||
| Credits | 3 | |
| 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 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| 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 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| RADT 2811 | Clinical Experience I | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| RADT 2812 | Clinical Experience II | 6 |
| RADT 2250 | Radiographic Image Critique | 2 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| 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 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 66 | |