Newman University releases program guide for its 22-month Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology, detailing curriculum, clinical training at Wichita-area partner sites, career pathways, and Kansas Promise Scholarship eligibility for prospective students.
-- Newman University has released a program guide for its Associate of Science in Health Science degree with a concentration in Radiologic Technology, providing prospective students with detailed information on curriculum structure, clinical training pathways, and career outcomes. The 22-month program, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), spans five semesters beginning each fall with a limited class size to ensure optimal supervision and educational opportunities. Applications open in January and close March 1st, with a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.75 across required courses including Human Anatomy and Physiology (with lab), College Algebra, College Writing, Medical Terminology and Oral Communication.
More information is available at https://newmanu.edu/academics/radiologic-technology-wichita
Kansas projects 7% growth in radiologic technologist positions through 2030 according to state workforce data, reflecting increased healthcare demands across the region. Annual salaries for radiologic technologists in Kansas typically range between $53,500 to $111,000, with an average annual pay of $84,900, demonstrating the financial viability of this healthcare career path. The program maintains a strong commitment to meeting or exceeding job placement benchmarks, with many graduates securing positions in their field.
Students gain extensive supervised clinical experience at partner sites primarily located in the Wichita area with additional rotations in surrounding regions. Clinical rotations expose students to diverse facility types—large hospitals such as Ascension Via Christi and Wesley Medical Center, medium-sized hospitals, and outpatient clinics—while providing hands-on training in emergency departments, operating rooms, and fluoroscopy suites. This variety ensures graduates gain competency with portable examinations, rural patient populations, and different departmental workflows, preparing them for immediate professional responsibilities upon licensure.
The foundational degree opens pathways to advanced specializations including CT scanning, MRI, mammography, cardiovascular imaging, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine. Graduates have the potential to pursue specialized roles in CAT scan departments, cardiovascular imaging, radiation therapy schools, and nuclear medicine programs. While some specializations require additional certification programs, the associate degree serves as the essential credential for pursuing these advanced modalities, allowing technologists to expand their expertise throughout their careers.
Kansas residents enrolled in the program may qualify for the Kansas Promise Scholarship, which covers tuition, fees, books, and materials up to $20,000 or 68 credit hours. Eligibility requires students to live and work in Kansas for two consecutive years following graduation, enroll in at least 6 hours per semester, and submit scholarship applications each academic year for renewal. Administered by the Kansas Board of Regents, this scholarship functions as a last-dollar award applied after institutional aid, reducing financial barriers for students entering high-demand healthcare professions.
Prospective students can access the full program guide and application materials through Newman University's website, with interviews scheduled in April for applicants meeting prerequisite requirements. The university encourages interested individuals to pursue shadowing opportunities at clinical partner facilities, including Wesley Medical Center and Ascension Via Christi locations, to gain firsthand exposure to the profession before applying. Faculty members provide contact information and guidance for arranging these observational experiences, which help students confirm their career interest prior to committing to the program.
For more details, visit https://newmanu.edu/
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Name: Clark Schafer
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Organization: Newman University
Address: 3100 McCormick , Wichita, Kansas 67213, United States
Website: https://newmanu.edu/
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