Program Overview

Radiography

This degree prepares you for entry-level jobs in radiography in which you administer x-ray exams to individuals in hospitals, doctors' offices or clinics. Graduates of the program will be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam for certification.

Career Pathway

• Healthcare

Related Programs

• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Program Dean

• Nicole Winkler
• Health and Life Sciences Division

Faculty Contact

• Stephanie Gentry-Reynolds

Academic Advisors

• April Pannell
  • Student last name starts with A-L
• Deanne McDaniel
  • Student last name starts with M-Z

Program

• Associate of Applied Science Degree

Credit Hours

• 72

Program Information

The PVCC Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

• Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
  • 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
  • Chicago, IL
• Email: (removed)

The program's current accreditation award is 5 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.

Radiography Program Professional Societies:

• American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
• Virginia Society of Radiologic Technologists (VSRT)

Radiologic Technologist Licensure Requirements:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Admission Requirements

The Radiography Program is now requiring applicants to take the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills). Refer to RAD Information Booklet for required scores.

• Radiography A.A.S. Admissions Information Book Fall 2025 Cycle
• Pre-Admission Transcript Evaluation Process for Allied Health Programs
• RAD Program Effectiveness Data (Revised October 2024)
• RAD Clinical Curriculum

Information Sessions

Information sessions are provided each application cycle for prospective students. The purpose of these sessions is to help students to decide if this program and profession will be right for them, and to walk students through the application and admissions process. Attendees will also be able to ask the faculty questions about the program and the profession.

Attendance at an information session is strongly encouraged for all students. Refer to the current Admissions Information Book for information regarding whether your application will be ranked based on attendance.

• Monday, January 27, 2025 from 2:05-3:20pm in Keats Science Building K102
• Monday, February 24, 2025 from 2:05-3:20pm via Zoom
• Monday, March 24, 2025 from 2:05-3:20pm in Keats Science Building K102
• Monday, April 21, 2025 from 2:05-3:20pm via Zoom
• Thursday, May 8 from from 11:00am-12:15pm via Zoom

For students who are unable to attend a live session, please view our pre-recorded abbreviated information session.

Apply for Admission

Applications are accepted through the Health and Life Sciences Application Portal. Hardcopy applications and applications received outside of the portal will not be considered for admission. Applying to other health sciences programs has no impact on an applicant’s qualifications for this program. Applications for previous years are not valid for current or future application years.

• All applicants must be current PVCC students to begin their health sciences application. If you are not a current PVCC student, please click the “Apply Now” link at the top of this page and complete a VCCS/PVCC application.

Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort open at 9:00am on February 3, 2025 and will close at 5:00pm on May 20, 2025.

Graduation Requirements

Students in all degree programs are required to take at least one Civic Engagement (CE) course to graduate.

Degree Requirements

• Radiography Degree Requirements AAS

Potential Careers

• Radiologic Technologist