Pre-Radiography Program of Study

Every effort is made to ensure this information is current, but please be aware that some content may have changed. There is no substitute for developing a careful course registration plan in consultation with your advisor. The class sequence listed is suggested only. The final decision rests with the student and academic advisor.

2023-24 Academic Year

Program Content: Pre-Radiography - UNMC

UNMC will accept a maximum of six College Level Examination Program or Advanced Placement semester hours. In addition, UNMC does not accept CLEP credits in math or science and will only accept a maximum of 3 CLEP credit or AP credit hours in English composition.

A minimum of 21 (50-60 preferred) semester hours needs to be completed in two years before transfer to UNMC. Some coursework can be completed during summer sessions, consult with your advisor. Courses generally available during the summer sessions include: BIO 220, BIO 340, CHE 107, MAT 180, PHY 201/321, and PHY 202/322.

College prerequisites, course requirements, and program requirements are subject to change by the radiation sciences program at UNMC.

Freshman - 1st semester
*BIO 110 Biology Concepts (4)
CHE 106 General Chemistry I (4)
*ENG 102 Composition Skills (3)
HSC 345 CPR for Healthcare (1)
*MAT 121 College Algebra (3)

Freshman - 2nd semester
CIS 130 Intro to Computer/Information Technology (3)
*CNA 100 Principles of Human Communication (3)
*ENG 200 Expository Writing (3)
*PSY 101 General Psychology (3)
Electives by advisement (ART, BIO, CHE, CNA, ENG, MUS, PSY, PHI, SOC) (3)

Sophomore - 1st semester
BIO 220 Human Anatomy (4)
*PHY 201 General Physics I (3)
*PHY 321 Physics I Lab (1)
SOC 101 Intro to Sociology (3)
~SPA 110 Elementary Spanish I (3)

Sophomore - 2nd semester
BIO 340 Human Physiology (4)
*MAT 180 Applied Probability and Statistics (3)
BIO 108 Medical Terminology (1)
Electives (BIO, CHE, PHY, ENG, HIS, PSY, SOC, GEO, PHI, ART, MUS) by advisement (5-7)

*Required by UNMC (must earn a C or better)
~Spanish is suggested, or 3 hours of humanities (ENG, modern language, PHI, or CNA)

 

Program Content: Pre-Radiography 2-Year Program

Acceptance to a radiography program is competitive. Participation in this pre-professional program at WSC does not guarantee acceptance at the institution selected for completion of professional training.

Freshman - 1st semester
BIO 110 Biology Concepts (4)
ENG 102 Composition Skills (3)
MAT 121 College Algebra (3)
PSY 101 General Psychology (3)
Computer electives (choose one of the following):
CIS 130 Intro to Computer/Information Technology (3)
CIS 231 Microcomputer Software (1-3)
CIS 232 Spreadsheet Software (1-3)

Freshman - 2nd semester
CHE 106 General Chemistry I (4)
CNA 100 Principles of Human Communication (3)
PSY 230 Lifespan Development (3)
SOC 101 Intro to Sociology (3)
**SPA 110 Elementary Spanish I (3)

**Suggested elective UNMC