Widener University Radiologic Technology Advising Guide
Widener University. A.S. in Allied Health Radiologic Technology
Advising Guide
DESCRIPTION:
Widener’s associate’s degree in radiologic technology will ignite student’s career as an x-ray technician.
After completing prerequisites, they’ll begin 24 months of radiologic technology courses on Widener’s Chester, PA campus. Supported by experienced professionals, they’ll learn the basics of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment in state-of-the-art facilities.
This allied health program will prepare students for a career in diagnostic radiology in a hospital, private practice, public health, or military setting. They’ll graduate a more confident healthcare professional, ready to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certificate exam.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
- Program core courses and clinical instruction runs full-time, year-round for 24 consecutive months.
- The clinical cohorts begin every July and January. The application deadline for the July cohort is
February 15th, and the application deadline for the January cohort is August 1st. - Generally, students will meet from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with exceptions pertaining to evening clinical
rotations towards the end of the program. - Integration of didactic and clinical training begins on the first day of clinicals with over 2,000 total hours
from experienced professionals. - The program has existing partnerships with Bloomsburg University, Immaculata University and
Gwynedd Mercy University.
GPA REQUIREMENTS:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS | ||
REQUIREMENTS | MINIMUM GPA | COMMENT |
Minimum Overall GPA | 2.50 |
PRE-REQUISITE COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
DCCC COURSE EQUIVALENT | WIDENER COURSE CODE | WIDENER COURSE NAME | CREDITS | MINIMUM GRADE | NOTES |
ENG 100 | UENG 101 | English I: Composition and Critical Thought | 3 | C or higher | |
HUMANITIES | HUMANITIES | One course of any humanities courses at any level | 3 | C or higher | Ex. Philosophy, Literature, History, Art History, Language |
MAT 151 | UMAT 117 | Elementary Functions | 3 | C or higher | |
PSY 140 or SOC 110 | UPSY 105 or USOC 105 | Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology | 3 | C or higher | |
Total | 12 |
QUALIFICATIONS
Students may apply to the Associate of Science in Allied Health: Radiologic Technology (UAS.ALHR) by completing the following requirements:
- An online application
- High school transcripts
- All baccalaureate official transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Technical Standards form
- Interview with Program Director (if invited)
ADDITIONAL PRE-CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS
If selected for the program, all candidates must complete the following:
- FBI fingerprint/criminal background check/child abuse clearances
- Physical and drug clearance
CONTACT INFORMATION
- Mr. Ty Meyerhoff, Enrollment Counselor for Radiologic Technology Program
- Tbmeyerhoff@widener.edu
- Dr. Sharmane S. Walker, Academic Advisor for Radiologic Technology Program
- sswalker@widener.edu