Radiologic Technology

Program Description

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) provides a solid education that leads to job opportunities in Radiologic Technology. A radiologic technologist, unlike a technician, is a medical professional who is certified and registered to perform diagnostic imaging examinations, such as X-rays, for physicians to assist in diagnosing a disease or trauma.

In the radiologic technologist program at CUKC, students receive their Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Radiologic Technology degree in as little as two years. The degree is 75 credit hours, which includes:  

• 24 credit hours of general education courses
• 51 credit hours of professional radiologic technology courses as a full-time student.

On completion of the degree program, CUKC graduates will have met the educational requirements necessary to apply for certification and registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Certification and registration by the ARRT is a required component of many state’s licensure requirements for Radiologic Technology, including the state of Kansas. Additionally, many employers in the states currently without licensure requirements also prefer those who have earned ARRT certification. Certified and registered radiologic technologists need to renew their certification and registration yearly and must meet continuing education requirements. 

Admission Requirements

Students desiring admission to the Radiologic Technology degree program must: 

• Submit a completed Application for Admission to the Radiologic Technology degree program at Cleveland University-Kansas City with your application fee.
• Successfully complete entrance assessments.
• Submit completed Admission forms.
• Participate in a program information session.
• Register with the University’s document management system.
• Register with the State of Missouri DHSS Family Care Safety Registry.
• Complete required drug screenings and background checks.
• Complete all academic program documents that require signatures.

Application Procedures: 

Visit Admissions & Aid to apply for undergraduate academic programs. 

If you have not attended college, or you have fewer than 24 college credit hours, you must submit your high school or GED transcript. All official college transcripts are required for all degree programs. Send transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions. 

We strive to select candidates who not only have a passion for healthcare but who are also academically ready for the rigor of our A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology degree program. The number of students admitted into this program is restricted by the availability of clinical experiences at affiliated clinical education centers. 

Admission to the radiologic technology program is competitive. Candidates will be ranked based upon GPA in required general education courses coupled with the number of those courses completed at CUKC. In the event of a tie, the following factors will be used to further rank candidates: on the alternate list the previous term, attended an open house or campus tour at CUKC, and/or were referred by a CUKC alumni, staff or faculty member. 

Completion of general education courses, and meeting program requirements, does not guarantee enrollment for a specific term. Upon notification of acceptance for a specific enrollment term, students will be advised of additional tasks and documentation they must complete prior to the start of professional radiologic technology courses. Failure to complete all program requirements prior to the first day of professional radiologic technology courses will result in retraction of enrollment, and an alternate will be offered the vacant seat. 

Applicants will be notified in writing of the University’s decision regarding admission and by phone call with an offer to accept a seat in a specific term. Program enrollment is confirmed upon receipt of a non-refundable tuition deposit and preregistration form. Program enrollment is required prior to course registration. 

International student applicants

Visit Admissions & Aid for information about apply to Cleveland University – Kansas City.   

It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to check for updates to all transfer information. This transfer guide is provided as a service and is updated as needed. Degree requirements at the four-year colleges are subject to change by those institutions. To ensure you have the most accurate information about the program, you must meet with an advisor at the transfer institution.