Prerequisite Courses
Bachelor of Science Degree Program
The following 35 credits are required for admission. All listed courses are required from a regionally accredited post-secondary academic institution with a grade of “C” or better. Proof of successful completion of course work taken in a semester immediately preceding entry into the program must be presented before registration. If in doubt of the suitability of the following prerequisite courses, please contact the CHP Admissions Office.
NOTE: Admissions is aware that due to COVID-19 and the impact on colleges and universities, some students are being issued pass/fail, credit/no credit prerequisite grades. We are acceptable of that grading system during the semesters/quarters impacted by COVID-19 as long as the college or university documents “pass/P or credit/CR” and the credit hours on the transcript.
Our Advisor’s Manual, a guide to taking these prerequisites at various institutions in Arkansas, is available by clicking the button below.
Download the Advisor's Manual for Radiologic Imaging Sciences| Area/Typical Course Title | Minimum Semester Credit |
|---|---|
| ENGLISH/COMMUNICATION | |
| English Composition | |
| Two-semester sequence of English Composition | 6 |
| Speech Communication | |
| Fundamentals of Speech or Speech Communication | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS | |
| College Algebra (or higher level Mathematics) | 3 |
| SCIENCE | |
| Two-semester sequence of Anatomy and Physiology with laboratories* | 8 |
| FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES | |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Music, Art or Theater | |
| Humanities | 3 |
| Philosophy, Political Science, Literature, or Humanities | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| History | |
| History of the United States or National Government | 3 |
| Sociology | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Psychology | |
| General Psychology | 3 |
| TOTAL | 35 |
Only grades of C or higher are acceptable for all prerequisite coursework.
*Anatomy and physiology courses must cover all body systems and include accompanying laboratory sections.
Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Program
An Associate of Science degree in Medical Radiography or an Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology is required for admission. The following 35 credits are also required for admission. All listed courses are required from a regionally accredited post-secondary academic institution with a grade of “C” or better. Proof of successful completion of course work taken in a semester immediately preceding entry into the program must be presented before registration. If in doubt of the suitability of the following prerequisite courses, please contact the CHP Admissions Office.
Our Advisor’s Manual, a guide to taking these prerequisites at various institutions in Arkansas, is available by clicking the button below.
Download the Advisor's Manual for Radiologic Imaging Sciences| Area/Typical Course Title | Minimum Semester Credit |
|---|---|
| ENGLISH/COMMUNICATION | |
| English Composition | |
| Two-semester sequence of English Composition | 6 |
| Speech Communication | |
| Fundamentals of Speech or Speech Communication | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS | |
| College Algebra (or higher level Mathematics) | 3 |
| SCIENCE | |
| Two-semester sequence of Anatomy and Physiology with laboratories* | 8 |
| FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES | |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Music, Art or Theater | |
| Humanities | 3 |
| Philosophy, Political Science, Literature, or Humanities | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| History | |
| History of the United States or National Government | 3 |
| Sociology | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Psychology | |
| General Psychology | 3 |
| TOTAL | 35 |
Only grades of C or higher are acceptable for all prerequisite coursework.
*Anatomy and physiology courses must cover all body systems and include accompanying laboratory sections.
