Radiography Degree

Please note that the name of this program has changed from Radiologic Technology to Radiography

Associate in Science Degree

The Radiography program prepares students for entry-level employment as radiologic technologists in hospitals and medical offices. It is offered as an academic program by CT State Middlesex in collaboration with Middlesex Hospital.  General education courses are held at the College, while those courses requiring specialized laboratories, equipment, and hands-on practical experience are held at Middlesex Healthcare system facilities.  The curriculum covers a 22-month period, including a 5-month internship (Jan-May).

Enrollment in the program is restricted by clinical facility capacity as per JRCERT accreditation guidelines. After this degree program is completed, students are eligible to take the following post-primary certification programs: Computed Tomography Post-Primary Certification, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Mammography Post-Primary Certification.

Application to Program

Applicants must first meet the general college admissions procedures. Once these requirements are met, the applicant must submit the completed program application by February 1, 2025. Admission to the college does NOT GUARANTEE admission to the Radiography program. Check back soon for new application criteria.

Be sure to complete the following SIX steps prior to the application deadline of February 1, 2025.

1. Attend a Radiologic Science Information Session by February 1, 2025. Students must attend at least one information session. Attendance and participation will be monitored. Please note: If a prospective student attends the open house, they do not need to attend a virtual session as the material covered in the open house is the same material covered within the virtual sessions.
2. Watch this required video as part of the application to the Radiography Program. Must be viewed by February 1, 2025.
   
   Becoming a Radiologic Technologist - Essentia Health
3. Complete Radiography program prerequisites by the end of the Spring 2025 semester. All candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.7.
   • Radiography program prerequisites include the following MxCC courses or their equivalent if transferring:
     • BIO*2111 and BIO*2112: Anatomy and Physiology I and II (All science courses must be 4 credits, include a lab, completed with a “C+” or better and taken in Spring 2019 or later.)
     • ENG*1010: English Composition
     • ELIGIBLE FOR MAT*1600: College Algebra (All math courses must be completed with a “C” or better and taken in Spring 2019 or later.)
4. Review the application process for selective admissions for Fall 2023 and beyond for CT State: Application Process and submit the General Application for Admission/Selective Admissions Application by February 1, 2025.
   As you follow this link to apply for our program, please note that you will see several options including Radiation Therapy, MRI etc. Please choose the Radiography, A.S. degree to apply into this program.
   
5. Submit official copies of transcripts by February 1, 2025. Only electronic transcripts are acceptable.
   • For electronic transcripts, visit your previous institutions’ websites for instructions on how to order online transcripts.
6. Complete TEAS test with a minimum score of 60% within the past three years of application deadline.
   
   Learn about the TEAS test
   
   

Contact

Donna Crum

Instructor, Radiography Technology
Phone: 860-343-5780
Email: dcrum@mxcc.edu
Office Location: Wheaton Hall, Room 209

DOWNLOADABLE PROGRAM FORMS & DOCUMENTS:

Clinical Curriculum

The structure of the clinical curriculum is designed to be sequential and progress in complexity. Each campus program will have their own clinical sites that are approved and recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Students will be assigned to the clinical education sites approved for the campus program they are accepted into. The Middlesex campus is currently affiliated with the following sites (clinical sites may be added or removed as necessary):

• Middlesex Hospital, Middletown
• Backus Hospital, Norwich
• Lawrence & Memorial, New London
• Saint Francis Hospital, Hartford
• Backus Outpatient Center, Norwich
• Crossroads Imaging Center, Waterford
• MH- Outpatient Center, Middletown
• Marlborough Medical Center, Marlborough
• Pequot Health Center, Groton
• Shoreline Medical Center, Westbrook
• Windham Hospital, Willimantic
• NOA Diagnostics – Cromwell NOAC, Cromwell

Accreditation

The Radiography program at CT State Middlesex has its own individual accreditation through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, Phone: 312-704-5300, Fax: 312-704-5304, www.jrcert.org, mail@jcert.org.

The Connecticut State Community College Middlesex Radiologic Technology Program has been accredited since 1970 by the Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182. The Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology mission promotes excellence in education and elevates the quality and safety of patient care through accreditation of educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance and medical dosimetry. During the May 2023 JRCERT Board of Directors meeting, the MxCC Radiologic Technology Program was granted an accreditation extension of 3 years, for a total accreditation of 8 years. The next site visit is tentatively scheduled for the Third Quarter of 2030. Address all electronic inquiries to mail@jrcert.org. For more information regarding program effectiveness data visit the JRCERT website at www.jrcert.org.

The program’s current award is 8 years. See general program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter.

Per Federal Regulation, 34 CFR 668.43-Institutional Disclosure for Licensure Program; this program has a Positive Licensure Determination for the State of CT. If you are interested in applying this program outside the State of CT, please check current licensure agreement with your state.

For Radiography; positive licensure determination for the State of Connecticut. No licensure determination for all states except Connecticut.