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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
Lower-division course requirements for California
College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program.
BIOL 201, 202; CHEM 201, 202, 281, 282; ENGL 101,
102 or 104; PHYS 221, 222
Highly recommended courses: BIOL 211, 221, 231
12 elective units in Humanities/Social Sciences.
For more information on Podiatry programs, visit:
http://www.podiatrists.org/
Radiologic Technology
The radiologic technologist (x-ray technician) is
responsible for the accurate demonstration of body
structures on a radiograph or other receptor. The
technologist determines proper exposure factors,
manipulates medical imaging equipment, evaluates the
radiographic quality, and provides for patient protection
and comfort.
Most radiologic technology programs are two-year
programs with students earning an associate degree
upon completion of the program.
Radiologic technologists may choose to train further in
the areas of medical sonography, nuclear medicine
technology, radiation therapy technology, and special
imaging technology.
Entrance requirements vary slightly from college to
college. Students should send off for requirements for
each college to which they plan to apply. Students are
highly encouraged to complete the following courses
before transfer into the below college/university:
Chaffey College
A.S. Radiologic Technology
ALDH 139 , BIOL 211, CHEM 100 or PHYS 100, ENGL
101 and ENGL 102, MATH 90, PSY 101 or SOC 101,
CMST 109, and CIS 101.
(All courses must be completed with a grade of C or
better).
Loma Linda University
A.S. Medical Radiography
ALDH 139, BIOL 211, BIOL 231, CHEM 100 or PHYS
100, ENGL 101 AND ENGL 102, MATH 90, PSYC 101
or SOC 101, CMST 109, CIS 101 or High School
Computer. Elective units to complete course
requirements may be necessary. (All courses must be
completed with a grade of C or better).
A handout with all transfer requirements for an A.S.
degree in Medical Radiography and a B.S. degree in
Radiation Technology from Loma Linda University is
available in counseling.
For more information on Radiologic Technology, visit:
www.asrt.org.
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology/
Communicative Disorders
Speech-language pathologists are concerned with
evaluating and treating children and adults with
communication disorders. Difficulties in the areas of
speech, language, fluency, and voice are associated
with a variety of disorders, including developmental
delay, hearing impairment, cleft palate, cerebral palsy,
stroke, and head injury. Audiologists are concerned with
prevention, identification, assessment, and rehabilitation
of hearing disorders. For both professions, it is
important that the student have an interest in working
with people.
The following California colleges offer bachelor’s
degrees or master’s degrees in Speech Pathology
and/or Audiology:
• Biola University
http://academics.biola.edu/communication
-disorders/
• California State University (several campuses)
www.assist.org
• Loma Linda University
www.llu.edu
Check universities’ catalogs or websites for specific
course requirements.
Sports Medicine
The field of Sports Medicine deals with understanding
the role of science in exercise and health promotion.
Programs in Sports Medicine provide a sound
knowledge of the scientific principles of maintaining,
enhancing, and rehabilitating the body through the
medium of exercise and sport.
Only a few universities offer a major in Sports Medicine
or even a Sports Medicine option within a physical
education or health-related degree. To pursue a
bachelor’s degree, specific courses should be
completed prior to transfer. The average entrance GPA
is usually above 3.0.
Common lower division course requirements for most
Sports Medicine programs:
BIOL 211, 231; CHEM 201, 202; ENGL 101, 102; MATH
226; PHYS 221, 222
Complete general education requirements of specific
university including social sciences and humanities.
The following colleges offer a bachelor’s or master’s
degree in Sports Medicine:
• Pepperdine University
www.pepperdine.edu
MEDICAL AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS
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