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 through the host college via videos, distance education and/or traveling to 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.

How This Program Is Offered

WCTC’s courses are offered on campus in a traditional classroom/lab setting.

 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.
• The Scientific Literacy Lab is a resource for School of Health program students. The lab enhances your learning about body systems and medical terminology.
• 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.

This program includes general-education courses as well as introductory and advanced technology core courses. You may also have the opportunity to obtain credit for prior learning.