Radiologic Science

*Application deadline for Fall 2025 is April 15. Please apply on the myCCGA portal.

The Radiologic Science field is growing rapidly, with a rising need for skilled professionals in hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, and other healthcare settings. By obtaining this degree at Coastal Georgia, you will enter a field with excellent job prospects and long-term job security.

Why Coastal?

Coastal Georgia is ranked one of Georgia’s most affordable colleges
Complete program in only four semesters (after completing core classes) and graduate in December.
High quality radiology simulations in addition to simulations with nursing students that imitate & prepare students for real-world experiences
Clinical partners across five counties, including orthopedic offices, outpatient centers, hospitals, level 1 trauma center, & a children’s hospital
State-of-the-art hospital-grade equipment

Program Success

100% first attempt ARRT registry pass rate for years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
92% five-year first-time pass rate
100% job placement rate within three months of graduation, annually
Achieved JRCERT – (Joint Review Committee on Education of Radiologic Technology Accreditation).
Continued accreditation for eight years (the highest award)

SEE PROGRAM DETAILS

Get Started!

Step 1: Apply and be accepted to the College of Coastal Georgia.

Step 2: Complete and submit the Radiologic Science application before the deadline. Applicants must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher. In the portal, click on “Student Forms,” then “program application forms.”

Step 3: Successfully complete the HESI A2 exam. Applicants should score a 75% or higher in each section of the exam.

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Admission Requirements

Applicants Must:

Complete the College of Coastal Georgia Admissions process. You must be officially accepted to the College before you can apply to the Radiologic Science Program. Apply to the College here.
Complete the Radiologic Science application here. Submit all required documents online as instructed.
Take the required HESI A2 Admission Assessment exam and submit results with application. Applicants must achieve a score of 75% or higher on each of the four sections on the assessment. The individual parts are Math, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge, and Anatomy and Physiology. Applicants must also take the Critical Thinking section of the HESI A2 assessment, although the results from this section will not be used during the decision regarding acceptance to the program. Applicants may not have more than two attempts on the HESI A2 exam (minimum of 30 days between tests). Achieving the 75% on the HESI A2 does NOT guarantee admission to the Radiologic Science Program. HESI A2 scores are valid for up to three years following testing. A student has two attempts to achieve the required score for each of the four sections of the exam. The admission committee will accept the highest score for each section.
Have a minimum grade of C in all required core courses.
Have a minimum of a 2.5 overall grade point average (GPA).
If the student has ever received a D or F in a radiology course in any radiology program, they will be evaluated on an individual basis by the Radiologic Science Admission and Progression Committee. If a student has received a D or F in two or more radiology courses, they are not eligible for admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Meet/perform the Core Performance Standards as listed below:
- Critical Thinking – Critical thinking ability sufficient for rapid clinical judgement and decision-making
- Interpersonal – Interpersonal abilities sufficient for interaction with individuals, families and groups, from various social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds
- Communication in English – Communications abilities sufficient for verbal and written interaction with others to include note-taking abilities and the ability to rapidly interpret and disseminate information
- Mobility – Physical abilities sufficient for movement from room to room and in small spaces
- Motor Skills – Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient for providing safe, effective patient care
- Hearing – Auditory ability sufficient for monitoring and assessing health needs
- Visual – Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary while patient is in your care
- Tactile – Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment and radiographic positioning

Applicants to the Radiologic Science Program at Coastal Georgia should be aware that all courses within the didactic and clinical curriculum are required. The Radiologic Science Program does not currently have an advanced placement track.

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