Radiography Admission Policies and Procedures
The following academic policies and procedures for the Radiography Program have been developed to insure that program graduates demonstrate competencies in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills necessary of individuals who perform quality diagnostic radiographic procedures.
STANDARD I: Pre- and Co-requisite Coursework
Applicants for the Radiography Program must be high school graduates or the equivalent. They must apply and be admitted to Indiana University Northwest prior to or concurrent with the application for the Radiography Program. Applicants must meet the academic standards for the College of Health and Human Services and must apply to the Program by January 15. Applicants must complete the program's Math (M100 or higher) and written communication (W131) requirements with a "C" (2.0) or better prior to beginning the professional coursework that begins each year in Summer Session II. These requirements can be fulfilled during Summer I course work. Applicants must pass the required pre- and co-requisite coursework by the second completed attempt.
In addition, specific college and/or high school courses that are recommended include Oral Communication (S121), Psychology (P101), Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (P261 and P262), and Medical Terminology (R185). Specific grades in these courses are used as a part of the student’s admission profile number. Completing these courses in advance improves a student’s chance for admission into the Radiography Program. If a student has not taken the college equivalent of the courses listed above, a high school transcript should be submitted with the application and specific will be reviewed for admission purpose.
Anatomy and Physiology I and II have a 7-year age limit between completion and time of admission. Students may opt to take the course again or challenge the course by departmental examination. In order to qualify for admission and/or progression, the student must pass this course by the second completed attempt.
STANDARD II: Grade Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Radiography Program, all applicants must:
Have a cumulative high school G.P.A. (excluding non-academic coursework) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
OR
Have a cumulative and last semester college G.P.A. (excluding developmental coursework) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for ALL coursework completed at Indiana University and/or any other college or university. College G.P.A. will be utilized if the total number of credit hours equals or exceeds 12 and includes at least one math or science course.
STANDARD III: GPA Altering Policies
The student’s cumulative GPA for purposes of admission to the Program will be based on all past academic courses taken at accredited colleges or universities. This admission GPA will exclude developmental coursework.
STANDARD IV: Credit by Examination
Applicants to the Radiography Program who have received “credit by examination” in a course that meets a program prerequisite will be viewed as meeting this specified requirement. Application of this policy for math/science prerequisites will be determined by the Radiography Admission Committee. Any “credit by examination” hours received by the student must be transferred onto the student’s university transcript before it can be considered as meeting the Program’s admissions prerequisite. Credit can be earned through a variety of sources.
STANDARD V: Testing
No special testing procedures are utilized in the admission process; however SAT scores are utilized in the admission process for high school students who have less than 12 hours (excluding developmental courses) of college coursework.
STANDARD VI: Professional Assessment in Radiologic Sciences
Applicants who meet the academic requirements for admission to the Program will complete Professional Assessment in Radiologic Sciences. The assessment is used in the selection of students for admission. PARS will assess student's professional knowledge, as well as information related to Program policies and procedures as outlined in Handbook. When the number of applications to the program far exceeds the number of applicants who can be admitted, the Admissions Committee reserves the right to limit the number of assessments to two times the number of positions available.
STANDARD VII: Technical Standards for Admission & Retention
Technical Standards for admission and retention have been developed and are utilized by the Radiography Program. These are sent to all applicants upon receipt of an application. Once admitted, students are expected to meet these Program standards.
STANDARD VIII: Additional Requirements
Health Requirements - Students are required to show proof that they have met the immunization, physical examination, and laboratory examination requirements for the Program, as well as CPR certification. Additionally all students must be 18 years or order. Specific information is provided to all accepted students prior to enrolling in clinical coursework.
Criminal History Check – A criminal history check is required prior to beginning clinical experience. A positive background check may make a student ineligible for clinical coursework.
Drug Screening Policy - Students may be required to have a drug screen prior to attending clinical experience or it may be required on demand under certain situations in the clinical site. A positive drug screen will result in removal from the clinical site and possible dismissal from the Program.
STANDARD IX: Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy
Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on arbitrary consideration of such characteristics as age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
ADMISSION PROFILE NUMBER
Candidates are ranked according to a calculated Admission Profile Number developed by the Program Admission Committee. The academic and interview profile numbers are combined to provide a TOTAL ADMISSION PROFILE NUMBER for each candidate. 80% of the total profile number is based on the student’s past academic record and 20% is based on the interview.