How to Get Started
Acceptance to the Radiologic Sciences program is by a competitive selection process based on a point system and is detailed in the specific information packet for El Centro College or Brookhaven College. By submitting complete application materials, potential applicants are expected to be familiar with the application requirements and process.
Admission requirements vary slightly for the Radiologic Sciences program at Brookhaven and El Centro colleges. The curriculum for the two programs is the same, with the exception of five courses.
Tuition
Dallas County residents pay $123 per three-hour class — that’s $41 per credit hour, or less than $500 for a full semester load of 12 credit hours. Compare that to what you’d pay elsewhere! See DCCCD tuition rates for tuition according to your place of residency.
Program Details by College
Check out complete details on admission requirements, information packets and information sessions in Radiologic Sciences at:
- Brookhaven College — Brookhaven’s program accepts 35 students per entering class. Radiologic Sciences classes at Brookhaven College are admitted every Spring semester (January) at Brookhaven and graduate in December two years later.
- El Centro College — El Centro’s program accepts 25 students per entering class. Students are admitted every Fall semester (August) and graduate in July two years later.
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Related Programs at DCCCD
DCCCD offers related courses and programs that may interest you, including Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Transcription, Nursing, Patient Care Technician and more.
Faculty Profiles
Our Radiologic Sciences faculty members not only have advanced degrees and credentials, but also have real-world experience in their profession, so they can relate to the challenges you will face on the job.
Our instructors work closely with you one-on-one, encouraging and helping you to succeed in school and at work. See profiles of some of our Radiologic Sciences faculty.
Transferring From DCCCD
The Radiologic Sciences program is designed for direct entry into the workforce. However, if you are interested in earning a degree at a four-year institution, please visit the Transfer Services Web site for guidance on the transfer process.
Links for More Information
Note: Links to the following Web sites are provided for your convenience and information, and do not constitute official endorsement by DCCCD.
What Do All Those Letters Mean?
Certified technologists are known as registered technologists and may use the credentials “RT” after their names. Technologists show that they are competent to perform specialized examinations by passing additional certification tests; additional credentials are listed in parentheses after the RT designation.
| RT |
Radiologic Technologist |
| (CT) |
Computer Tomography (CT scans) |
| (CV) |
Cardiovascular |
| (M) |
Mammography |
| (MR) |
Magnetic Resonance |
| (N) |
Nuclear Medicine |
| (QA) |
Quality Assurance |
| (R) |
Radiography (diagnostic X-rays) |
| (T) |
Radiation Therapy |
Contact Us
If you have questions about the Radiologic Sciences program that aren’t answered on our Web site, please feel free to contact us.