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Requirements for Admission
The BHCLR - School of Radiography has a two track program:

1. Degree-Seeking Affiliate Applicants pursuing a baccalaureate degree must complete the prerequisite
hours required by the University of Central Arkansas or Henderson State University with a
cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a “C” or above in all courses, with a minimum preferred cumulative GPA
of 2.5 on their high school transcript. A General Education Diploma (GED) or official transcripts are
required from all educational institutions attended. An American College Test (ACT) is required with
preferred scores of 19 on the Composite and 17 in the subsets of Math and Science. The Scholastic
Aptitude Test (SAT) may be submitted in lieu of the ACT. The SAT is evaluated utilizing an
ACT/SAT (Critical Reading + Math) concordance scale available on the ACT website.

2. Degree-Holding (A.S. or B.S) Applicants: Applicants with an earned associate or baccalaureate
degree in any field of study, from a regionally accredited university, must have completed the 24
hours of required pre-requisites listed below. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a “C” or above in all
courses, with a minimum preferred cumulative GPA of 2.5 on their high school transcript is required.
A General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or official transcripts are required from all educational
institutions attended. An American College Test (ACT) is required with preferred scores of 19 on the
Composite and 17 in the subsets of Math and Science.
BHCLR superscores the ACT for admission and scholarship purposes. The Scholastic Aptitude Test
(SAT) may be submitted in lieu of the ACT and is evaluated utilizing an ACT/SAT (Critical Reading +
Math) concordance scale available on the ACT website.

The ACT exams are given on the BHCLR campus on a scheduled basis. BHCLR is a residual ACT
testing site. If the ACT is taken at BHCLR, duplicate copies are neither released to the applicant nor
transferable to another institution. For more information on specific test dates, see www.bhclr.edu or
contact BHCLR Admissions. If tests were taken at a national testing site, the applicant may arrange to
have the scores sent directly to BHCLR.

* University of Central Arkansas will grant 60 college credit hours for professional curriculum.
* Henderson State University will grant 60 college credit hours for professional curriculum.

Prerequisite College Courses
Area of Study Course Credit Hours
Math/Logical Reasoning College Algebra or above 3
Written/Oral Communication Introduction to Speech 3
Written/Oral Communication Composition I 3
Information Systems Introduction to Computers 3
Natural Sciences College Physics I 4
†Anatomy & Physiology I 4
†Anatomy & Physiology II 4
Total Credit Hours 24

All newly accepted student radiographers must also have completed the “Healthcare Provider CPR
Course” at American Heart Association’s Standards, before school starts. This requirement is to be
completed at the student’s expense. The student must re-certify prior to graduation at their own expense
to be job ready.

† Anatomy & Physiology I & II must have been completed in the past five (5) years.

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