College of Health and Public Affairs

RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES

(B.S.)

HPA2 210, 407-823-2747
http://www.cohpa.ucf.edu/health.pro/radbs.cfm
Undergraduate Program Director: Thomas Edwards,
E-mail: tedwards@mail.ucf.edu

Limited Access

Admission Requirements

• Acceptance to the university does not necessarily constitute admission to the upper division Radiologic Sciences Program
• Separate application to the limited access program must be made directly to the program on or before March 1 of the year admission is sought
• UCF application must be submitted by the program deadline of March 1. Acceptance to UCF is necessary before acceptance to the program can occur
• This limited access program is work-intensive and courses include clinical practice in a variety of settings. Due to this it is strongly recommended that students be at least one-year post high school prior to applying to the program. Students with concerns or questions should contact the program to schedule an appointment with an advisor.
• Criminal history information (background check) must be submitted on or before April 1st of the year admission is sought. For Florida residents the criminal history must be certified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
• A personal interview is also required.
• Student must complete all general education, foreign language admissions, and program prerequisites prior to the start of the program. All applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5, and complete all program prerequisite courses with at least a grade of “C” (2.0). Applicants are considered for admission based on ranking by overall GPA.

Degree Requirements

• Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog
• Students should complete the General Education Program, Foreign Language Admissions, and the Common Program Prerequisites Requirements before transferring within the Florida Public University/Community College System
• Students should consult with a departmental advisor
• The courses designated in sections 1 and 2 below may be taken at a Florida Community College, and should usually be completed in the first 60 hours
• A minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in prerequisite and major courses is required for admission to, continuation in, and graduation from the Radiologic Sciences Program
• UCF Residency Requirement for Radiography: 33 hours

(36+2 hrs)

1. UCF General Education Program

9 hrs

A. Communication Foundations

9 hrs

B. Cultural Historical Foundations

6 hrs

C. Mathematical Foundations

1. Select MAC 1105*
2. Select CGS 1060C

6 hrs

D. Social Foundations

8 hrs

E. Science Foundations

1. Select BSC 2010C*
2. Select PHY 2053C*

(12 hrs)

2. Common Program Prerequisites

* See Transfer Notes

(77 hrs)

3. Core Requirements

Junior Level

Senior Level

(126 hrs)

5. Program Exit Requirements

A minimum overall GPA of 2.50 and a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in prerequisite and major courses is required for admission to, continuation in, and graduation from the Radiologic Sciences Program. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to the Radiography certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

none

6. Electives

(0-8 hrs)

7. Foreign Language Requirements

• Admissions: Two years of one foreign language in high school, or one year of one foreign language in college (or equivalent proficiency exam) prior to graduation.
• none
  Graduation:

8. University Minimum Exit Requirements

• An overall GPA of 2.5
• 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded
• 48 semester hours of upper division credit completed
• 30 of the last 36 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF
• 25% of course work must be completed in residency at UCF
• A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted
• Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon Rule, the CLAST and nine hours of Summer credit (if applicable)

(126 hrs)

Total Semester Hours Required:

• Related Programs: Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Nursing, HealthServices Administration
• Related Minors: Health Services Administration

Transfer Notes:

Prerequisite Requirements

The prerequisite requirements for the following courses are listed below:

• PHY 2053C: PR: MAC 1105 and MAC 1114 or equivalent or C.I.
• PCB 3703C: PR: BSC 2010C, CHM 1032 or CHM 2045C.
• ZOO 3733C: PR: BSC 2010C or equivalent.

Credit by Examination

Credit by Exam for clinical education courses will be awarded to ARRT certified Radiographers who demonstrate advanced knowledge and competencies beyond the level required for entry into the profession. The knowledge required to perform advanced competencies may be demonstrated by registration in multiple disciplines, registration in an advanced level of certification or completion of the Advanced Clinical Practicum course. Students who successfully complete the requirements for credit by exam will be awarded a grade of “S” for the clinical education courses required in their program of study.

Credit by exam for didactic courses will be awarded according to the process described in the UCF catalog.

Students that transfer with an AA degree and will be pursuing a BS degree must meet the University foreign language admission requirements for graduation.

Community College Equivalents:

Tentative Course Schedule for Entering Freshmen

RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES