Radiography

70-credit Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Code 10-526-1

The radiographer is a technologist who produces images of the human body to aid physicians in the diagnosis of injuries and disease. In this program, learn to perform duties including positioning patients to acquire needed films, selecting appropriate X-ray exposure factors, aligning X-ray equipment, processing images photographically or electronically, and storing and retrieving images.

This is a Partnership Program

Waukesha County Technical College has a partnership agreement with Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) to offer the Radiography program. Through the partnership agreement, the “host” college (MATC) offers the program, but saves slots for students from WCTC and other cooperating colleges.

WCTC students who enroll in a partnership program may enroll in general education courses at WCTC. Most major coursework is taken at the host college. Clinical work will be performed either in the WCTC district or host college district, depending on the program of study. Students enrolled in this partnership program will graduate from Milwaukee Area Technical College, not WCTC.

How Long It Will Take

Students can complete the seven courses offered at WCTC in two semesters. Then, students continue coursework at MATC. This is a full-time program including four semesters, a six-week summer session and a six-week externship.

Start Date

• You can begin this program in the fall semester.
• You will need to petition to the Radiography program in order to begin core courses.

How This Program Is Offered

WCTC’s courses are offered on campus in classroom, online and hybrid settings.

 What Makes This Program Unique

• This is a partnership with Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) and allows for Waukesha County area students to gain access to the MATC Radiography program.
• Takes general education courses at WCTC, then all credits transfer to MATC (Milwaukee) to complete program courses.
• Upon program completion, be prepared to take the entry-level certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiography Technologists (ARRT).

Courses You'll Take

For the courses you’ll take, semester sequence, pathways and course descriptions, view the program catalog page. Please note, you will need to complete a background check in order to begin core courses.

Credit for Prior Learning

You may have the opportunity to obtain credit for the college-level skills and knowledge you've already acquired. Learn more about credit for prior learning.