Radiologic Technology, AAS

Program Overview

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiologic Technology is a two-year degree program that integrates didactic, laboratory, and clinical training in which students will develop the necessary skills to produce quality radiographic images of human anatomy in a healthcare setting. This program consists of clinical education continuing for five consecutive semesters.  The program-specific courses and clinical education are taught in a face-to-face format to strengthen interpersonal skills and prepare students to work in various healthcare settings. Clinical education allows the students to practice the theories learned in the classroom and apply them in a clinical setting at one of the various Chicagoland area hospitals.  

The Radiologic Technology Program is designed to prepare students to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) national certification examination and subsequently begin entry-level careers in diagnostic imaging. 

For more information, visit www.mchenry.edu/radiology

 

Admission Requirements 

• A grade of C or higher is required for all general education and support courses.
• BIO 263  (or equivalent) must have been completed within five years of acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program. 
• Student’s cumulative GPA must be at least 2.5.
• MAT 099 , or MAT 020  and MAT 120 , or a college algebra course with a C or higher, or placement into MAT 161  on the Math Placement Exam is required.
• Preference is given to residents of McHenry County College District #528.

 

NOTE: All admission requirements must be complete or in progress in order to apply to the Radiologic Technology Program. Please contact an academic advisor with any questions.

 

MCC’s Radiologic Technology program is accredited by JRCERT:

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

Chief Executive Officer

20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850

Chicago, IL 60606-2901

312-704-5300

Email: mail@jrcert.org

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Radiologic Technology Program Admissions Process

• MCC Student ID Requirement

  • Applicants must have an MCC student ID number to apply. If you have never attended MCC as a credit student, you must complete an MCC Admissions form and submit the $15 application fee online at www.mchenry.edu/apply or in person at the Registration Office (Room A258).

• Transcripts

  • If you have completed general education or support courses at another institution, official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended must be submitted to the MCC Admissions Office with a request for evaluation for the Radiologic Technology program. It is strongly recommended that transcripts and evaluation requests be submitted at least one month prior to the application deadline.

• Application Submission

  • Applications will open in November of each year and will close at the end of the following January.

• Letters of Recommendation

  • Applicants must submit two professional letters of recommendation with their application.
  • Letters of Recommendation should include information on the following points:

    • Professionalism and Work Ethic: Describe the candidate’s reliability, responsibility, and approach to professional or academic duties.

    • Interpersonal Skills: Comment on the candidate’s ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with peers, and interact compassionately with patients or clients.

    • Academic and Technical Aptitude: Highlight strengths in science, math, critical thinking, or other areas relevant to Radiologic Technology.

    • Motivation and Commitment: Provide insight into the candidate’s dedication to pursuing a career in healthcare and their potential for success in a rigorous program.

    • Character and Integrity: Any examples of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism that would support the candidate’s suitability for the program.

• Job Shadow Requirement

  • Applicants must provide proof of one 6-hour job shadow completed at a hospital radiology department. 

• Essay Requirement

  • Applicants must submit a 500-word essay responding to the prompt: “What makes you the best candidate for the Radiologic Technology program at McHenry County College?”
  • Essays will be processed through Turnitin to check for AI usage.

• Interview

  • Selected applicants will be invited to a one-hour interview with the Program Chair and Clinical Education Coordinator. Interviews will begin in March of each year.

• Notification of Acceptance

  • Acceptance letters will be mailed mid-April of each year.

 

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Radiologic Technology, AAS Sample Semester Pathway