Pre-radiography
Associate in Science Biology · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: A.S.-Local
The Pre-radiography Associate in Science program prepares the student to develop the foundational knowledge of radiography and transfer to Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) Associate in Science degree in Radiography and partially fulfills the lower division requirements for transfer to California State University Northridge baccalaureate degree in Radiography or Health Science.
The program is a partnership with the SBCC radiography program to provide career and technical education access to the students of the northern Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
The program includes courses that meet the general education (GE) requirements for the SBCC associate degree and some of the lower division GE requirements of the CSU Northridge baccalaureate program.
Upon program completion, the graduate meets the requirements for the SBCC associate degree in radiography program.
The Pre-radiography Associate Degree in Science will eventually lead to career opportunities as a radiographic technologist in hospitals, imaging centers, and clinics. With further education and training in specific radiographical technologies, there are career options in ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) scans, and in the areas of quality control, research, and management.
The graduate of the A.S.-Local in Pre-radiography will:
- Knowledge Application: Recognize the structural and functional characteristics of organ systems.
- Career Exploration: Describe the benefits and challenges of various career options in radiography.
- Patient Care and Education: Identify and explain the theory and clinical requirements of the radiography programs as described in the policy and procedure documents.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 17-19 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (17-19 units): | 17-19 | |
| BIOL 124 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 125 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| RT 100 | Radiography and Health Care | 3 |
| RT 101 | Introduction to Radiography | 3 |
| Select one Medical Terminology course from the following: | 3-5 | |
| HIT 135 | Basic Medical Terminology | 3 |
| MA 305 | Body Systems and Disease | 5 |
| MB 305 | Body Systems and Diseases | 5 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 17-19 | |