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The following criteria will be used to select students for the Associate in Science Degree Radiography Program. Admission to this program is limited to applicants selected by the admission process. Twenty-two students will be admitted into the Radiography Program each year.
Florida residents and U.S. citizens have priority over non-residents.
All applicants must:
| A. |
Complete the prerequisite course with a grade of “C” or better. |
| B. |
View the career video and review the Student Handbook. |
| C. |
Submit documentation to support any professional certification and/or professional license (see attached information). |
| D. |
Submit the names of three (3) references |
The Collegewide Health Science Programs Admission Committee uses the following point system to GUIDE them in the selection of qualified students to be admitted to the Radiography Program. Points accumulated from the selection criteria are used to assist the admission committee members in making their selection. The selection of students is not based solely on the number of points earned. No guarantee or probability on admission can be made to any student, regardless of the points accumulated.
I. Grade Point Average (GPA) College -last completed
GPA |
Points earned |
2.50-2.85 |
1 |
2.86-3.00 |
2 |
3.01-3.20 |
3 |
3.21-3.40 |
4 |
3.41-3.50 |
5 |
3.51-3.60 |
6 |
3.61-3.70 |
7 |
3.71-3.80 |
8 |
3.81-3.90 |
9 |
3.91-4.00 |
10 |
II. Valencia Community College GPA - only coursework at VCC
VCC GPA |
Points earned |
2.50-2.74 |
1 |
2.75-2.99 |
2 |
3.00-3.24 |
3 |
3.25-3.49 |
4 |
3.50-4.00 |
5 |
III. Science and General Education Component Completion
BSC 2093C |
*Human Anatomy & Physiology I (pre-requisite course) |
A=5 pts, B=4 pts, C=3 pts |
BSC 2094C |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
A=5 pts, B=4 pts, C=3 pts |
MAC 1105 |
College Algebra |
A=5 pts, B=4 pts, C=3 pts |
ENC 1101 |
Freshman Composition I |
Completed - 2 pts, In Progress - 1 pt |
HSC 1531 |
Medical Terminology |
Completed - 2 pts, In Progress - 1 pt |
CGS 1060 |
Introduction to Computers |
Completed - 2 pts, In Progress - 1 pt |
PSY 1012 |
General Psychology |
Completed - 2 pts, In Progress - 1 pt |
Elective |
Any Humanities or Fine Arts |
Completed - 2 pts, In Progress - 1 pt |
Bonus |
Completion of all Science and General Education courses |
8 pts |
IV. Work Experience or Tech Prep
Points may be earned for ONLY ONE of the following areas. Documentation will be required to verify.
10 pts (Current Certification or Registry) |
Radiation Therapy RT (T), Sonography (RDMS), Nuclear Medical Tech(NMT), Cardiovasular Tech (CVT) |
5 pts (Current Certification) |
Nurse (RN), Medical Lab Tech (MLT), Medical Tech (MT), Respiratory Care Tech (RRT) |
3 pts (Program Chair Approval) |
Health care experience with direct patient contact |
2 pts (80 documented hours) |
Volunteer Health Care experience |
2 pts Tech prep |
Tech Prep graduate with documentation on transcript |
V. Other
HSC 1004 |
Professions of Caring |
3 pts |
Alternate |
Previous Year Applicant placed on alternate list |
3 pts |
VI. References: The names of three references are required.
Total Possible Points = 69
Note: Valencia Community College reserves the right to make changes in admission criteria and program information as circumstances require, and is an Equal Opportunity Institution. |