Radiologic Technology, BS

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This major is a four-year course of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiologic Technology. The degree is structured as a 2 plus 2 program. The first 2 years are conducted at WLC, where general education and pre-professional requirements are completed. The second 2 years are completed via an accredited, hospital-based partner program through Froedtert, Aurora St. Luke’s, Ascension St. Joseph, or Ascension All Saints Hospital. Completion of course work at WLC does not guarantee admission into the clinical training program. The application process is competitive.

To declare a Radiologic Technology Major:

Complete the Major Declaration Form
Complete prior to final semester of WLC coursework, Allied Health Degree Audit Form

Major credit requirements:

At least 26 total credits in the major at WLC, plus 60 additional credits from a clininal training placement
Exit cumulative GPA of 2.50 in major (although a > 3.0 GPA is recommended for internship competitiveness)

Complete general education and degree requirements may be found here

Completion of the following prerequisites with a GPA over 3.00 preferred for Aurora St. Lukes’ and Ascension All Saints and St. Joseph’s clinical placement.

COM 101 Introduction to Communication
ENG 101 Writing and Rhetoric
MAT 118 A Modeling Approach to College Algebra or higher
BIO 225 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1
BIO 255 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2

Completion of the following prerequisites with a minimum of “C” or better for Froedert clinical placement.

COM 101 Introduction to Communication
ENG 101 Writing and Rhetoric
BIO 223 Medical Terminology or BIO 323 Applied Medical Terminology
BIO 225 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1
BIO 255 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2
MAT 118 A Modeling Approach to College Algebra (or higher)
Applicants with four or more (minimum of one required) additional sciences with GPA >3.0 (minimum >2.0) will be given preference.
Physics is also recommended (although not required).

Complete general education and degree requirements may be found here.

Those who are accepted into the Radiologic Technology program are only required to complete two theology courses to meet the general education theology requirement
Students who are not admitted into a Radiologic Technology program at a partner hospital will need to declare another major (work with your advisor) and complete all of the general education requirements, including all four theology courses, to graduate with a bachelor’s degree from WLC.

Sample Plans:

RDT - Ascension All Saints

RDT - Ascension St. Joseph

RDT - Aurora

RDT - Froedtert

Core Courses

BIO 202 - Principles of Biology 2 4 credits
BIO 225 - Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 4 credits
BIO 255 - Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 4 credits
CHE 161 - General Chemistry 1 4 credits
CHE 168 - General Chemistry 1 Lab 1 credits
At least one from:
BIO 223 - Medical Terminology 2 credits
BIO 323 - Applied Medical Terminology 3 credits

At least 6 credits from the following:

ANT 312 - Human Osteology 3 credits
BIO 331 - Cell Biology 4 credits
BIO 355 - Pathophysiology 3 credits
MAT 118 - A Modeling Approach to College Algebra 3 credits
MAT 120 - Precalculus 4 credits
or MAT 221

Required Clinical Experiences

RDT 310 - Radiological Technology Clinical Experience 1 12 credits
RDT 320 - Radiological Technology Clinical Experience 2 12 credits
RDT 330 - Radiological Technology Clinical Experience 3 6 credits
RDT 410 - Radiological Technology Clinical Experience 4 12 credits
RDT 420 - Radiological Technology Clinical Experience 5 12 credits
RDT 430 - Radiological Technology Clinical Experience 6 6 credits

Clinical Partner Information

Completed at one of our clinical partners: Froedtert, Aurora St. Luke’s, Marshfield Clinic, Ascension St. Joseph, or Ascension All Saints Hospital. Clinical Experience overviews are an approximation of context covered, as semesters will vary based on placement location.

Further Information on Clinical Partners:

Froedtert: School of Radiologic Technology (froedtert.com)
Aurora St. Luke’s: School of Radiologic Technology | Saint Luke’s Health System (saintlukeskc.org)
Ascension St. Joseph: School of Radiologic Technology - St Joseph (wisconsinmeded.org)
Ascension All Saints: School of Radiologic Technology - All Saints (wisconsinmeded.org

Allied Health Advising Guide | Radiologic Technology information begins on p. 10

Campus Residency Statement

Students are exempt from the residency requirement during their clinical internship (years 3 & 4) for the Radiologic Technology & Diagnostic Medical Sonography majors | (year 4) for the Nuclear Medicine Technology. If students wish to live on campus during their clinical internship, they may apply through the Director of Residence Life.

Students who choose to live off-campus during their clinical internship are encouraged to continue participation in a wide range of campus events (athletic competitions, chapel services, guest lecture series, musical concerts, plays, and other social events). However, they will not be eligible to participate in intercollegiate sports due to scheduling conflicts nor will they have access to on campus health services or IT support as they will no longer be charged student support or health fees.

For the vast majority of students, tuition and scholarships will remain unchanged during clinical internship training; however, students that receive tuition remission (i.e. children of faculty/staff at WLC) will be asked to pay a minimum of $7,500 per year tuition.