| Lucy Glaser |
Health and Medical Sciences Advisor and Articulated Programs Coordinator, Carroll University |
| Diane Wingenter |
Program Director, Ascension - St. Joseph School of Radiologic Technology |
| Breanne Rosenbaum |
Program Director, Aurora Health Care School of Radiologic Technology |
| David Artis-Demick |
Program Director, Children’s Wisconsin School of Radiologic Technology |
| Kyle Theine |
Program Director, Froedtert School of Radiologic Technology |
Carroll’s unique Radiologic Technology partnership program combines the personalized attention, caring community and rigorous academic preparation of Carroll University with the professional expertise and technology of local hospital-based educational programs. Students earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiologic Technology (RT) and a national registry certificate, providing them with additional employment opportunities.
First Two Years: Carroll Phase
During the first two years of the program, students complete their general education and graduation requirements, along with hospital prerequisites before applying to the hospital phase of the program.
Students can enter the RT program in one of two ways: direct admission or competitive admission.
Direct Admission Option: Direct admission entry provides select incoming, full-time, first-year students an opportunity to enter directly into the pre-professional phase of the program and receive a guaranteed seat in the clinical phase of the program, provided progression standards and cohort requirements are met. These seats are limited and available with specific, participating hospital partners.
Competitive Admission Option: Students not securing a direct admission seat can apply to the professional phase of the RT program as a competitive admission candidate. Most RT majors are competitive admission students.
Entry into the hospital phase is highly competitive and determined solely by the admissions committee at each hospital’s independent School of Radiologic Technology. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the hospital phase and there are typically more applicants than seats available in the program. Preference is given to applicants with strong science and math grades and GPA, a high number of direct patient care hours, understanding of the radiography profession and solid interpersonal skills. It is highly beneficial to begin accumulating a competitive number of direct patient care hours before the application deadline.
RT majors receive support and guidance from the Health and Medical Sciences Advisor on the application and interview process; however, it is recommended that students have a parallel plan in the event they do not receive a seat in the hospital phase. Additional information can be found in the Admission section of the catalog.
Final Two Years: Hospital Phase
Carroll University is proud to partner with the following accredited Radiologic Technology programs:
Accepted students transitioning into the clinical phase of the program must adhere to all policies and maintain all progression standards outlined and provided by their cooperating hospital partner. See the College of Health Sciences Progression Standards section of the catalog for more details. Students in the partnership program for Radiologic Technology must adhere to the policies and requirements outlined by both Carroll University and their hospital program.
During the hospital phase, students take radiography-specific coursework and rotate through diverse clinical placements in a small cohort of classmates with their partnering hospital.
The hospital phase consists of four traditional semesters and one-two summer session(s) (additional tuition fee for summer), depending on the partner. Students participate in the didactic and clinical portions of the program simultaneously for a combined total of 40 hours per week.
Students in the RT Program will pay Carroll University tuition during the pre-professional and professional phases of the program. A percentage of tuition for the professional phase will be given to the hospital affiliate. Students maintaining satisfactory academic progress (SAP) who are enrolled in 12 or more credits (full-time status) each fall and spring semester will receive all eligible institutional aid and be charged the full-time tuition rate. Credits completed during the winter or summer semester will incur additional fees at the part-time tuition rate. Tuition information from hospital affiliates may differ and refer to non-university-affiliate (community) students who already possess a degree. Additional information on tuition, fees, and SAP can be found in the catalog.
The hospital program provides the approved education and clinical experience needed for students to be eligible to sit for their required national exam. Passing the exam is required to practice. While many students complete their registry exams while in the program, they must seek licensure (if required) individually. Wisconsin currently requires that any person who performs radiography or operates an X-Ray Machine or X-Ray Equipment, and is not exempt from the law, shall obtain a license or permit to perform radiography or limited scope radiographic procedures.
For more information on RT licensure: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/RadiographerLicensed/Default.aspx
https://www.arrt.org/about-the-profession/state-licensing
The program assumes no responsibility for the success of its students in obtaining professional certification or other types of professional licensure.
The hospital program helps students develop professionally so they’re ready to enter the field upon graduation. Program alumni have gone on to work in hospitals, clinics, education, sales, management, and specialty areas like interventional radiology or pediatrics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a strong job outlook in the growing field of radiography. Carroll graduates hold a 100% first-time pass rate for credentialing exams and job placement rate within 6 months of program completion.
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