A&M-Texarkana to Launch Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology in Fall 2026

TEXARKANA, Texas – Texas A&M University-Texarkana has announced the approval and launch of a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology beginning in the upcoming Fall 2026 semester, making the program at A&M-Texarkana only the third B.S. in Radiologic Technology offered in Texas, and the only one within four hours of the Texarkana region. Initial funding for the new program was provided by a generous grant from The T.L.L. Temple Foundation.

“We are about building a thriving rural East Texas,” said Charlie Glover, President and CEO of the T.L.L. Temple Foundation. “The workforce implications of programs like this are significant and sustainable. It also creates stronger pathways to healthcare access for communities to thrive.”

The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology is designed to meet an urgent regional and statewide need for highly skilled diagnostic imaging professionals. This comprehensive four-year program will provide students with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on clinical experience necessary to perform diagnostic imaging procedures with competence and compassion. The curriculum integrates radiologic science, anatomy, patient care, radiation safety, and clinical practice to prepare graduates for immediate entry into the healthcare workforce.

“The launch of our B.S. in Radiologic Technology reflects our commitment to strengthening the healthcare workforce in Texarkana and East Texas,” said Dr. Heather McKnight, Dean of the College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services at A&M-Texarkana. “By preparing highly skilled and compassionate imaging professionals, we are advancing educational opportunities and directly addressing critical healthcare workforce needs.”

“We are pleased to be launching our new Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology program in time for the Fall 2026 semester,” said Dr. Ross Alexander, President of Texas A&M University-Texarkana. “This is another great example of our university working to meet the specific employment needs in our region, while providing a degree that will lead our graduates directly into successful careers.”

Unlike the typical two-year associate degree in radiologic technology, which prepares graduates primarily for entry-level imaging positions, the A&M-Texarkana bachelor’s program provides in-depth training in multiple imaging modalities, including X-ray and fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Additionally, students will complete multiple specialty clinical procedures required prior to graduation and initial licensure, increasing employability and enabling graduates to obtain dual certifications which is a competitive advantage that meets the growing needs of healthcare systems.

Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for certification examinations such as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and will possess the advanced knowledge and skills needed for employment in hospitals, urgent care facilities, outpatient imaging centers, and specialty practices. For additional information about the new B.S. In Radiologic Technology, please contact Dr. Heather McKnight at hmcknight@tamut.edu or visit www.tamut.edu.