The mission of the Associate of Science in Radiography program is to provide undergraduate students with academic and clinical foundations to competently perform as radiographers that provide quality patient care, actively participate in the profession, possess the ability to specialize in advanced degree programs and/or imaging specialties, and pursue life-long learning.

Graduates of this program of study will:

Program Goal #1:
The program will graduate clinically competent students.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Program Goal #2:
The program will graduate students who communicate effectively.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Program Goal #3:
The program will graduate students who will demonstrate effective critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Program Goal #4:
The program will graduate students who will demonstrate professionalism and growth.

Student Learning Outcomes:

The program will continually monitor program effectiveness through assessment and evaluation to ensure that the needs of the community are met.

Student Outcomes and Program Effectiveness – Atlanta

Student Outcomes and Program Effectiveness – Asheville

Student Outcomes and Program Effectiveness – Knoxville

Student Outcomes and Program Effectiveness – Nashville

General admission to South College does not guarantee admission to the Associate of Science degree program. Applicants interested in this program are required to visit the college and meet individually with an admissions representative and program faculty to ascertain if their goals can be met by the college. Prospective students declaring Radiography as their major must be generally admitted to South College and meet the following requirements in order to be considered for full admission to the program:

Effective with any cohort beginning Fall 2025 or later, the HESI (Health Education Systems, Inc.) examination will be a mandatory component of the admissions process for the RAD program at all campuses. Applicants will be required to complete the HESI exam as part of their application to assess their readiness for the program. This examination evaluates key academic skills necessary for success in healthcare-related fields, including areas such as math, critical thinking, learning style, personality style, vocabulary, and anatomy & physiology. Additional information about the HESI is available from the RAD Department at each campus.

*Each of these areas is used to rank applicants for full program admission. If minimum standards are met by more applying students than clinical seats, these rankings determine program admission.

Applicants to any Imaging Science program are ranked based on academic scores. Emphasis is placed on math and science coursework related to the Imaging Sciences at all certificate and degree levels. The weight distribution for ranking is as follows: Science (Anatomy & Physiology, Introduction to Imaging Sciences and Patient Care) & Math: 60%, Medical Terminology and Communication: 15%, and HESI: 25%. Those programs admitting on a rotational basis and class sizes admitted are dependent on available clinical sites.

In addition to coursework, each student must provide proof of ability to perform the skills needed to practice in the imaging sciences effectively. Healthcare facilities must meet federal guidelines, and students must also meet these requirements in order to be allowed to gain clinical experience in these facilities. To meet these requirements, each student must supply proof of a negative TB test, hepatitis B vaccine or waiver, physical exam certifying ability to function in the required capacity, proof of immunizations (including MMR immunity), and CPR training. A criminal background check and drug screen are required for admission. If the background check reveals previous convictions, it is up to each clinical site to determine the eligibility of students to attend clinical at the site. Students who are denied clinical experiences due to past convictions may be unable to progress in the program which will result in failure to complete the required courses for the program. In any case where a drug screen is positive and an authorized prescription is not produced to validate the presence of the drug in the individual’s system, a student may be disqualified as a candidate for admission. Upon notification of the drug screen results, the student will have 5 working days to provide prescription validation. Students are responsible for costs associated with any required testing.

Professional Liability Insurance Requirement

All students must be covered under a professional liability and general liability insurance policy during all clinical education. South College has contracted to provide a student blanket medical liability occurrence policy that insures  Radiography students for $3 million per incident and $5 million aggregate. The professional liability insurance expense is covered by the Institution.