RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE and TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE

80 Fort Brown Ÿ Brownsville, Texas 78520 Ÿ (956) 882-5011 Ÿ Fax (956) 882-5012

Dear Prospective Student:

Thank you for your interest in The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College Radiologic Technology Program. The enclosed information will explain to you in more detail just what the Radiology Curriculum contains.

Minimum criteria to be considered for admission in the Radiologic Technology program are:

1. Submission of completed Application for Admission to the School of Health Science

2. High school transcript and transcripts from all colleges you have attended

3. ACT test scores (testing can be scheduled at the testing center, Tandy Bldg., Room 216,

956-882-8875)

4. Contact the admissions office for college admission requirements 956-882-8295

Prerequisite Courses:

BIOL 2301 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and

BIOL 2101 Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Lab

BIOL 2302 Human Anatomy and Physiology II and

BIOL 2102 Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Lab

(with a grade of C or better)

All Prerequisite courses must be posted on UT-B transcript by application deadline.

Recommended Pre-program Courses:

HPRS 1101 Introduction to Health Professions, HPRS 1106 Medical Terminology, and

HPRS 1204 Basic Health Profession Skills (with a grade of C or better)

Students will be selected from the applicant pool based on scores from the ACT test and grades in the following courses: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 2301), Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL 2302), College Algebra (MATH 1314), and Composition I (ENGL 1301). While College Algebra and Composition I are not prerequisites for admission, good grades in these courses could raise your ranking in the applicant pool.

If you find that you need further information, please feel free to contact our office at The University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College, Life and Health Science Building 2.436, 83 Fort Brown, Brownsville, Texas or call 956-882-5011.

Sincerely,

Manuel Gavito, R.T. (R) (ARRT)

Program Director

Application and ALL other criteria are due by June 6, 2008.

A criminal background check, physical exam, up-to-date immunizations and CPR certification are required of all students prior to clinical assignments.

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
ASSOCIATES IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
CLASS				CREDITS
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
BIOL	2301	Anatomy and Physiology I *and*		3
BIOL	2101	Anatomy and Physiology I - Lab		1
BIOL	2302	Anatomy and Physiology II *and*		3
BIOL	2102	Anatomy and Physiology II - Lab		1
		TOTAL HOURS		8
Pre-program Courses:
HPRS	1204	Basic Health Profession Skills		2
HPRS	1101	Introduction to Health Professions		1
HPRS	1106	Medical Terminology		1
		TOTAL HOURS		4
		FIRST YEAR
*SPRING*
RADR	1411	Basic Radiographic Procedures		4
RADR	1201	Introduction to Radiography		2
RADR	1213	Principles of Radiographic Imaging I		2
ENGL	1301	Composition I		3
MATH	1314	College Algebra		3
		TOTAL HOURS		14
*SUMMER I*
RADR	1166	Practicum I		1
		TOTAL HOURS		1
*SUMMER II*
RADR	1167	Practicum II		1
		TOTAL HOURS		1
*FALL*
RADR	2305	Principles of Radiographic Imaging II		3
RADR	2309	Radiographic Imaging Equipment		3
RADR	2217	Radiographic Pathology		2
RADR	1267	Practicum III		2
SPCH	1315	Applied Communication or SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication		3
		TOTAL HOURS		13
		SECOND YEAR
*SPRING*
RADR	2331	Advanced Radiographic Procedures		3
RADR	2313	Radiation Biology and Protection		3
RADR	2266	Practicum IV		2
COSC	1310	Computer Literacy		3
		Elective - Humanities (Literature, Art, Music, Philosophy)		3
		TOTAL HOURS		14
*SUMMER I*
RADR	2166	Practicum V		1
		TOTAL HOURS		1
*SUMMER II*
RADR	2167	Practicum VI		1
		TOTAL HOURS		1
*FALL*
RADR	2267	Practicum VII		2
RADR	2335	Radiologic Technology Seminar		3
RADR	2233	Advanced Medical Imaging		2
PSYC	2301	Introduction to Psychology		3
		TOTAL HOURS		10


A grade of “C” or better is required for each course in this degree plan.			TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	67
A grade of "C" or better is required for each course in this degree plan. TOTAL CREDIT HOURS TOTAL CREDIT HOURS				67

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Select Field of Interest:

Diagnostic Medical Sonography *Radiology Technology Emergency Medical Science

*Respiratory Therapy Medical Lab Technology

This application is for admission into the program beginning:

FALL

SPRING

* NOTE: Applicants must complete remedial requirements & program prerequisites by the application deadline of the term for which admission is sought.

Date of Application:

Student ID #:

Full Legal Name:

Last

First

Middle

Current mailing address:

Street

City

State

Zip

Current telephone:

( )

(where you can be reached between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays)

If you have previously attended any school under a name other than that given above, please specify below:

List other Allied Health Schools/Programs you have or will apply to:

Allied Health School

Date of Application

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Male Female

Place of Birth:

Ethnic Origin: (OPTIONAL-for affirmative action purposes only)

White

Hispanic

Native American

Prefer Not To Answer

Black

Asian

International

Emergency Contact:

	Name	Relationship

	Street Address
		( )
	City, State, Zip	Telephone

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony (including deferred adjudication for either) with the exception of minor traffic violations (e.g. speeding or parking violations)? *Note: DUI’s, DWI’s, PI’s are not minor traffic violations. Yes No

If "Yes," provide a written explanation.

Were you ever required to leave high school, college, graduate or professional school or ever denied readmission because of

deficiencies either in conduct or scholarship? Yes No If "Yes," provide a written explanation.

In order to provide better services for people with disabilities, the following voluntary information is needed. This is for affirmative action purposes. The information you provide will not affect your admission to the School of Health Sciences and will kept confidential.

Please check all that applies to you: physical disability learning disability other disability

Will you need accommodations in order to succeed in the program for which you are applying? yes no

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

List the high school you attended and REQUEST THAT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT be sent the address shown below. *

Last High School Attended:
	School City/State		Graduation Date

Please list each college or university that you have attended or will attend prior to enrolling at UTB. (REQUEST THAT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT FROM EACH INSTITUTION SHOWING ALL WORK ATTEMPTED BE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE ADDRESS SHOWN BELOW). *

NAME OF SCHOOL	CITY	STATE	DATES ATTENDED	DIPLOMA/DEGREE

NOTE: If you have attended more than three colleges, please list on a separate sheet.

Entrance exam (TASP, THEA, etc.) must be successfully completed prior to consideration of this application. (Contact Testing Center, Tandy 216 882-8875 to arrange testing.)

Date taken:

Or Scheduled:

List all college or university COURSES which you are currently enrolled or will have completed before the program begins, that DO NOT PRESENTLY APPEAR on your transcript.

COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY	COURSE NO.	COURSE TITLE	CREDIT HRS	TERM/YR

I understand that the Admission Committee will not regard this application as "complete" until all supporting papers have been received; therefore, it is to my interest to see that these are submitted as promptly as possible. It is also my understanding that official transcripts sent directly from each school I have attended must be received as soon as possible and at the end of each successive semester, quarter, etc., for as long as my application is being considered. (Transcripts showing additional work after acceptance must also be submitted.)

If selected for admission to this program I will at all times conduct myself in accordance with the rules and regulations of the College, Program and its clinical affiliates. I certify that the information in this application is complete and correct and understand that the submission of false information is grounds for rejection of my application, withdrawal of any offer of acceptance, cancellation of enrollment, or appropriate disciplinary action.


Signature of Applicant		Date

If there are circumstances which may have an influence on your admission which you would like for those reviewing your+ application to know about, please describe on a separate sheet and attach.

DEADLINES FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

PROGRAM	PROGRAM BEGINS	APPLICATION DEADLINE
Emergency Medical Science	Fall Semester	July 15
Medical Laboratory Technology	Fall Semester	July 10
Radiology Technology	Spring Semester	June 6
Respiratory Therapy	Fall Semester	May 1
Diagnostic Medical Sonography	Spring Semester	October 31

* Application, transcripts, and supporting documents should be mailed to: (Indicate the Name of the Program)

University of Texas at Brownsville

80 Fort Brown

Brownsville, Texas 78520-4993

The University of Texas at Brownsville does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, national origin, handicap or age

Students please check one in this section. (Required Essential Functions can be found in Program Brochure)

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

I have reviewed and understand the required program essential functions and I believe that I meet all these standards.

I am not sure if I meet one or more of these functions and I need further evaluation. Check one or more the of the following:

Vision Speech and Hearing Fine Motor Function Psychological Stability