Program Overview

Program: Radiologic Sciences, B.S.

The Radiologic Sciences B.S. degree program prepares practitioners (radiologic technologists) to work with patients and physicians, performing a wide variety of diagnostic imaging procedures within the radiology (X-ray) department. The radiologic technologists must know the principles of anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiographic imaging, radiation safety, the operation of many types of X-ray and computerized equipment, the professional care and handling of patients, and the management of a radiology department or division. The baccalaureate program provides a multicompetent advanced imaging practitioner for the diagnostic team. Program competencies include experiences with standard X-ray equipment, angiographic suites, computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR), interventional radiography (IR) and mammography. The Radiologic Sciences program consists of two phases: The Pre-Professional and Professional phases. During the Pre-Professional portion, students complete the University General Education requirements and the Radiologic Sciences prerequisites. Upon completion of the Pre-Professional Phase, students become eligible to apply to the professional Radiologic Sciences program, which includes 2,600 hours of clinical internship at affiliated medical centers. A limited number of clinical placements at these medical centers are available each year for students accepted into the Professional Phase. A separate application to the Radiologic Sciences Program Selection Committee for clinical internship placement is due the second Friday of January in the CSUN Health Sciences department. Radiologic Sciences student advisement, a tour of a clinical facility and a minimum of