Radiologic Science

The Radiologic Science program is a competitive entry major. Students must complete an application process and be accepted to be able to fully declare the Radiologic Science major. Students who are coming in as first-time freshman or transfer students are placed in an academic focus area called Health Professions Radiologic Science Interest (HPRS) until acceptance into the program.

Students will be in the health professions radiologic science interest (HPRS) academic focus area while they complete ETSU’s Compass Core requirements and prerequisites to the program.

The Radiologic Science program starts every fall semester and is 2 years, full-time, and in-person. At the end of the program, students graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Science, and are eligible to sit for the ARRT licensing exam. Once accepted into the program, the curriculum integrates didactic and clinical instruction with increasing expectations at each level to prepare the student to competently practice in the health care community.

The ETSU Radiologic Science program accepts applications from January 1st to March 1st each year.  

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Graduates of the ETSU Radiologic Science program meet the educational requirements to begin the application process for the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).  The ARRT requires candidates to be of good moral character and must not have engaged in conduct that is inconsistent with the ARRT Rules of Ethics.  ARRT investigates all potential violations in order to determine eligibility.  Candidates with convictions, criminal procedures, or military courts-martial may choose to complete an Ethics Review Pre-Application. Additional information regarding eligibility requirements can be reviewed on the ARRT website, and the ARRT staff may be contacted at (651) 687-0048 for individual consultation.

 

Accreditation 

Radiologic Science Program

 

 

The ETSU Radiologic Science program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
mail@jrcert.org

Accreditation status: accredited with the maximum 8-year award on 2/18/2020. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be fournd here.

 

East Tennessee State University 

East Tennessee State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. East Tennessee State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of East Tennessee State University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website  (www.sacscoc.org).

 

Program Effectiveness Data

The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information. 

Credentialing Examination: The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Credentialing Examination Rate	Number passed on 1st attempt divided by number attempted within 6 months of graduation
Year	Results
Year 1 - 2020	31 of 31 - 100%
Year 2 - 2021	27 of 28 - 96%
Year 3 - 2022	28 of 28 - 100%
Year 4 - 2023	27 of 27 - 100%
Year 5 - 2024	31 of 31 - 100%
Program 5-Year Average	144 of 145 - 99.3%

Job Placement: The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Job Placement Rate	Number employed divided by number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation
Year	Results
Year 1 - 2020	31 of 31 - 100%
Year 2 - 2021	28 of 28 - 100%
Year 3 - 2022	28 of 28 - 100%
Year 4 - 2023	27 of 27 - 100%
Year 5 - 2024	31 of 31 - 100%
Program 5-Year Average	144 of 144 - 100%

Program Completion: The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 75%. 

Program Completion Rate	Number graduated divided by number started the program
Year	Results
Year - 2024	31 of 33
Annual Completion Rate	94%