Radiography is a Certificate Of Completion program offered by Covenant School of Nursing and Allied Health in Lubbock, TX. The program takes 74 weeks (about 20 months) — four instructional modules, full time (62 credit hours) to complete, with a total tuition of $10,400.
Program Overview
A 74-week certificate program. The program in radiography at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock is 20-months (74 weeks) and culminates in a certificate of completion. The full-time program provides experiences in the classroom, lab and clinical setting. After graduation our students are eligible to apply for the certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); upon successful completion of the examination, you’ll be registered in radiography and may use the initials RT(R) after your name.
Program goals. Students will be able to safely and competently perform radiographic procedures; will evaluate the importance of professional development and growth; will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills; and will be able to communicate effectively.
Graduates are expected to be able to: safely and competently perform radiographic procedures; perform in a professional and ethical manner; demonstrate critical thinking and flexibility in the clinical practice; and serve patients in a manner that is consistent with Covenant Health’s Christian mission of caring.
What sets this Program apart
Small classes. One class with a maximum of 19 students is admitted each August, with a total enrollment in the school not exceeding 38 students at any given time.
Every modality. During the 74-week program, students rotate through and study diagnostic/trauma/fluoro, MRI, CT, ultrasound, surgery/endoscopy, cath lab/angiography, interventional, nuclear medicine, electron beam tomography (EBT), PET and portable radiography, at Covenant Medical Center, Covenant Children’s Hospital, Covenant Levelland Hospital, Lubbock Heart Hospital, Grace Medical & Surgical Hospitals and clinics across the Covenant network.
A degree alongside the certificate. Covenant School of Radiography has an articulation agreement with Saint Joseph’s College Online, which allows students also to graduate with an Associate Degree in Radiography. Saint Joseph’s College will grant up to 30 credits for clinical work completed during the program toward the Associate of Science in Radiologic Science Administration and up to 50 credits toward the Bachelor of Science.
Our mission. Our students specialize in both the technical skills and patient care techniques they need to carry out our Christian mission of caring – with the highest level of academic and clinical expertise.
Admission Requirements and Process
An associate degree first. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) requires all graduates of schools of radiography to hold an associate’s degree (or more advanced degree), and Covenant School of Radiography requires students earn the degree prior to entering the program. Applicants who presently have a minimum of an associate’s degree may apply directly; applicants who do not may complete the general education and specialty courses through Saint Joseph’s College or the University of Providence first, with a minimum grade of "C" in each prerequisite course and a recommended GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Selection. After the application deadline, Covenant School of Radiography will consider all qualified applicants whose application files are complete and up to date. Selections are determined by an admissions committee based on your GPA from college courses, the HESI admission assessment, a personal interview, direct patient care, motivation and character. Due to the limited number of positions in the entering class, applicants may have to re-apply annually.
Background check and BLS. Successful completion of a criminal background check by DISA Healthcare Technology is required for admission, and accepted applicants obtain basic life support (BLS) certification before enrollment. CSOR does not accept transfer credits from any other radiologic program.
General Requirements
- Associate degree or prerequisitesHold a minimum of an associate degree from an accredited institution, or complete all prerequisites required through the Saint Joseph’s College articulation, before applying.
- High school diploma or GEDProvide a copy of your high school transcript, a verified GED or successful completion of an approved home school program, plus official sealed transcripts from every college…
- HESI Admission AssessmentTake the HESI Admission Assessment, offered in April of every year; scores are valid for one year and count in the admission points system.
- Three references and a resumeSubmit three reference forms from people who are not family members, and a resume or CV listing healthcare education, work, volunteer or shadowing experience.
- InterviewAttend an individual interview, which CSOR schedules after receiving the application.
- ImmunizationsProvide an Immunization Verification Form completed by a healthcare provider, and complete tuberculosis (TB) testing upon acceptance.
- Background checkComplete a certified criminal background check through DISA Healthcare Technology before enrollment; the fee is set by DISA.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residencyBe a U.S. citizen or have established permanent residency.
Application Process
- 1Request informationAsk about the program, the associate degree requirement and the Saint Joseph’s College pathway.
- 2Submit the online applicationCSOR accepts applications from July 1 through April 15 each year for classes beginning in the fall.
- 3Send the application packetMail or deliver, in one envelope, the application packet: resume, transcripts, three reference forms, immunization and policy forms, and the $25 application fee. Items turned in separately will not be accepted.
- 4HESI exam and interviewTake the HESI Admission Assessment in April and attend your individual interview; the admissions committee then decides.
- 5Apply for financial aidComplete the FAFSA with school code 014107 by June 15th for the August admission.
Program Schedule
Full time, starting each August. The full-time, 74-week program admits one class each August and runs in four instructional modules: August to December and January to June of the first year, and August to December and January to May of the second year. Students are scheduled in classroom and clinical activities for no more than 40 hours per week; attendance is mandatory.
First-year students. Didactic/lab Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; clinical Monday through Thursday, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Junior clinical rotations include some evening/weekend rotations.
Second-year students. Module 3: clinical Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and didactic/lab Monday through Thursday, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Module 4: clinical Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and didactic/lab Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Senior clinical rotations include some evening/weekend rotations. Clinical times may vary throughout the program.
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Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
Attending an accredited school means its training has been reviewed against independent standards that protect students.
This program: Covenant School of Radiography is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit programs in radiography. Length of award: 8 years (2019-2027).
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Reviewed against independent standards
- Recognized by employers and licensing boards
Accreditations
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition and fees (revised June 2026). Tuition is $2,600.00 for each of the four modules ($10,400). Fees are CloverLearning $60.00 each module; HESI/ARRT Review $80.00 in modules 3 and 4; a Simulation Center Fee of $30.00 and $20.00 in the first year; a Radiography Sim Fee of $225.00, $225.00, $150.00 and $150.00 (marked "pending implementation"); a Building Fee of $150.00, a Software License Fee of $45.00, a Computer Access Fee of $13.00 and a Student Services Fee of $15.00 each module; and a Graduation Fee of $50.00 in modules 3 and 4. Grand Total: $12,592.00.
Additional fees. A $100.00 non-refundable CSOR Administrative Fee reserves an academic position and is due within 2 weeks of acceptance. Required textbooks cost $1,300.00-$1,400.00. In module 4, the Texas Medical Board general license application (including the jurisprudence exam) is $161.81, fingerprinting $38.50 plus tax, and the ARRT exam application $225.00. The background check fee is set by DISA Healthcare Technology. Housing, meals and transportation are the students’ responsibilities.
Financial aid. Financial aid may be in the form of Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Federal Direct Loan programs, scholarships, part-time work opportunities, Covenant Health’s HealthTraxx, South Plains Workforce Solutions, Lubbock Catholic Family Services and veterans benefits. Use school code 014107 on the FAFSA; the deadline is June 15th for the August admission.
Curriculum
Four instructional modules, 62 credit hours. The radiologic curriculum runs over two years: 15 credit hours in the first module, 21 in the second, 12 in the third and 14 in the fourth. Image production, image analysis, anatomy and physiology, radiographic procedures and clinical practice continue through the program, which ends with a comprehensive program review and ARRT examination preparation with basic principles of CT.
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Career Outcomes
Certification and licensure. After graduation our students are eligible to apply for the certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Upon successful completion of the examination, you’ll be registered in the field of radiologic technology in radiography and may use the initials RT(R) after your name; in Texas the final module includes the Texas Medical Board general license application.
Program effectiveness data. Credentialing examination (first attempt, within six months of graduation): 90.5% five-year average, 67 of 74, 2022-2026. Job placement within twelve months of graduation: 100% five-year average, 71 of 71, 2021-2025. Program completion: 100% in 2026 (17 of 17). The JRCERT benchmark for both five-year averages is 75%.
Entry-level jobs. Everything we do at Covenant School of Radiography is designed to forward our Christian mission of caring and preparing our students to succeed in entry-level radiology technologist jobs.
What to expect as a Covenant School of Nursing and Allied Health student
Clinical education across Covenant Health. The Covenant School of Radiography is affiliated with Covenant Health and benefits from its integrated network of facilities and resources. Qualified personnel, including registered radiographers and radiologists, supervise our students in the clinical areas, and testing is conducted through written and demonstration exams.
Student life. Each new class is welcomed to the School of Radiography at an open house. The Student Government Organization, with a junior class representative and a senior class president and vice president, plans school and social activities. Radiography students may seek employment with Covenant Health and are given priority in securing positions for which they may qualify.
Facilities. Students use the CSON/Helen DeVitt Jones Simulation Center on the 5th floor of Covenant Children’s Hospital and the Covenant Medical Library, whose journals and eBooks can be accessed on campus and remotely. There is no authorized campus housing; students are responsible for locating safe places of residence.