The following document provides guidance for students interested in starting their Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) and completing their Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences at Cleveland State University (CSU).
Suggested Sequence at LCCC
| Fall Semester | |
|---|---|
| Course | Credits |
| ^ALHN 110: Medical Terminology | 3 |
| ALHN 113: Intro to Patient Care | 1 |
| ^BIOG 221: Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| ^MTHM 168: Statistics | 3 |
| RDTC 110: Intro to Radiography | 3 |
| RDTC 114: Radiographic Procedures I | 4 |
| SDEV 101: Intro to the LCCC Community | 1 |
| Semester Total | 19 |
| Spring Semester | |
|---|---|
| Course | Credits |
| ^BIOG 222: Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| RDTC 116: Radiographic Procedures II | 4 |
| RDTC 117: Radiographic Physics and Equipment | 3 |
| RDTC 118: Imaging Technique | 4 |
| Semester Total | 15 |
| Summer Semester | |
|---|---|
| Course | Credits |
| RDTC 119: Advanced Procedures and Modalities | 4 |
| Semester Total | 4 |
| Fall Semester | |
|---|---|
| Course | Credits |
| ^BIOG 123: Cross-Sectional Anatomy | 2 |
| ENGL 161: College Composition I | 3 |
| RDTC 211: Image Critique | 2 |
| RDTC 212: Radiologic Pathology | 2 |
| RDTC 213: Radiologic Imaging Science | 5 |
| Semester Total | 14 |
| Spring Semester | |
|---|---|
| Course | Credits |
| ^ENGL 162: College Composition II | 3 |
| RDTC 234: Trends in Radiology | 5 |
| RDTC 236: Radiobiology and Protection | 2 |
| ^SOCY 151G: Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| Semester Total | 13 |
| Associate of Applied Science Degree Awarded | 65 |
Honors courses are acceptable where available.
Pre-requisites:
- College-ready in Math and English.
- 2 years of the same foreign language completed in high school.
Students who do not meet these pre-requisites may need to complete additional credits.
Once an associate degree is earned, additional courses taken at LCCC may not be eligible for financial aid. Please see Financial Aid for details.
This map represents one example of how to complete the AAS and BSHS degrees. Students should refer to the LCCC Catalog and CSU Catalog for requirements, course sequencing, and other degree information, as well as work closely with counselors/advisors at both institutions to discuss options. To further discuss the Bachelor of Science in health Sciences requirement, please contact Cleveland State’s College of Health Student Services office at COHadvising@csuohio.edu.
CSU Degree Requirements
| *Courses to be taken through CSU or LCCC | |
|---|---|
| Course | Credits |
| ^PHL 240: Health Care Ethics (PHLY 165 at LCCC) | 3 |
| **Data & Digital Literacy | 3 |
| **Global Human Perspectives | 3 |
| General Electives | 16 |
| Total | 25 |
Must be Taken Through CSU
| First Semester | |
|---|---|
| Course | Credits |
| ^HSC 205: Social & Cultural Determinants of Health | 3 |
| ^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division) | 3 |
| ^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division) | 3 |
| ^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division) | 3 |
| American Civic Literacy | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 |
| Second Semester | |
|---|---|
| Course | Credits |
| ^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division) | 3 |
| ^Writing Across the Curriculum (within major) | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| HSC 499: Exit Evaluation | 0 |
| Semester Total | 15 |
| Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Awarded | 120 |
** Students who do not complete the OT 36 should refer to the transfer guide for LCCC options to fulfill their General Education requirements. If 60 credits are transferred into CSU, the student will only need one Writing Across the Curriculum course.
^ A grade of C or higher is required in English Composition courses, Writing Across the Curriculum, and all Health Science major requirements. Up to 24 credits of RDTC courses with a C or higher will apply toward the major.
This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and Cleveland State University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, CSU reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein.
CSU requires a minimum of 120 total credit hours for graduation. At least 30 credits must be completed in-residence at CSU. At least 24 of the in-residence credits must be completed at the upper division (300/400) level. A minimum of 18 credits toward the major must be completed through CSU coursework. Students deficient in total credits or in-residence must take additional elective credits to meet the minimum requirements. Depending upon other elective choices made, students may not need as many general electives as indicated above or may need additional electives.
Updated January 2026.