Missouri State is committed to helping you graduate in four years. The following is a sample schedule for this major – your actual schedule will vary.
You should meet with your advisor and find out the class schedule before scheduling classes.
Radiography Four-Year Degree Plan
Sample schedule
The below schedule is only one example of a possible degree plan and is provided for informational purposes only. Meet with an advisor early to develop a degree plan that best suits your needs.
The following degree plan, last reviewed 10-19-2018, is based on the 2018-19 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 110 Writing I | 3 |
| BMS 110 Introduction to Human Biology or BMS 111 Introduction to Human Biology Laboratory or BIO 121 General Biology I |
1-4 |
| GEP 101 First-Year Foundations | 2 |
| Quantitative Literacy - General Education | 3 |
| PSY 121 Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Second semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHM 116/117 Fundamentals of Chemistry OR CHM 160/161 General Chemistry I | 5 |
| COM 115 Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| HST 121 Survey of the History of the United States to 1877 or HST 122 Survey of the History of the United States since 1877 |
3 |
| ECO 155 Principles of Macroeconomics or ACC 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting |
3 |
| CSC 111 Introduction to Computing or CSC 121 Introduction to BASIC Programming |
3 |
| Total hours | 16-17 |
Third semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| BMS 307 Human Anatomy | 4 |
| Humanities - General Education | 3 |
| Option area course | 3 |
| KIN 210 Healthy Lifestyles: Preventive Approaches | 3 |
| LLT 102 Scientific and Medical Terminology | 2 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Fourth semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| BMS 308 Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIO 210 Elements of Microbiology | 3 |
| The Arts - General Education | 3 |
| Option area course | 3 |
| Total hours | 13 |
Fifth semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| PLS 101 American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| Upper division option area | 6 |
| ENG 210 Writing II: Writing Across the Disciplines or ENG 221 Writing II: Writing for the Professions |
3 |
| Upper division elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Sixth semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Upper division option area | 3 |
| CHM 201 Essentials of Organic Chemistry or CHM 202 Essentials of Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2-3 |
| Cultural Competence - General Education | 3 |
| Upper division elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 14 |
Acceptance into a clinical school
You must be accepted into a clinical school of radiologic technology. Forty-two hours will count toward your major (21 lower-division and 21-upper division credits).
Seventh semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| School of radiologic technology | Varies |
| Total hours |
Eighth semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| School of radiologic technology | Varies |
| Total hours |
Ninth semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| School of radiologic technology | Varies |
| Total hours |
Tenth semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| School of radiologic technology | Varies |
| Total hours |
Tips for success
- CHM 160/161 is recommended for the science option.
- ECO 155 meets both a general education and major requirement.
- LLT 102 is a recommended elective as it is required by some clinical schools.
- Forty-two credit hours are accepted in the transfer from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
- Acceptance into clinical school is not guaranteed and is based on GPA, health care experience and your interview.