Program Overview

Introduction to the Radiography Major

The Radiography Major at Ball State University prepares students to become medical imaging professionals. As a graduate of this program, students will be equipped for a unique and fulfilling career that combines one-on-one interactions with patients with the challenge of operating technical equipment.

Program Mission

The program's mission is to prepare students with educational experiences and environments to become successful entry-level radiographers who demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and academic, technical, and clinical competence in serving their patients, customers, community, and the profession.

Program Details

• The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• The Associate in Science in Radiography degree requires a minimum of 26 months to complete.
• The program is divided into two phases: the prerequisite phase and the professional phase.
• The prerequisite phase takes place on the Ball State campus and includes coursework in the sciences and the University Core Curriculum.
• The professional phase takes place in Indianapolis, where medical, technical, and clinical courses are taught at IU Health Methodist Hospital and other clinical settings.

Program Requirements

• Total credits required: 62
  • Prerequisite phase and University Core Curriculum: 26
  • Professional phase: 36
• Core courses include:
  • AHSC 201 Introduction to Medical Imaging and Patient Care
  • AHSC 224, 225, 226 Radiographic Procedures 1, 2, 3
  • AHSC 228, 229, 230 Radiographic Principles 1, 2, 3
  • AHSC 231, 232, 233, 234 Clinic 1, 2, 3, 4 Radiography

Admission Requirements

• Students must be admitted to both Ball State University and the professional phase of the program.
• Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to the professional phase.
• Requirements for admission to the professional phase include:
  • Meeting with the Radiography Major Advisor
  • Being a current Ball State student by December 1 of the year immediately prior to the professional phase application deadline
  • Successfully completing 12 of the 26 hours of radiography prerequisite and UCC courses
  • Earning a minimum of 2.75 overall GPA from the required radiography prerequisite and UCC courses
  • Disclosing any termination from a healthcare facility
  • Meeting specific requirements for math/science courses

Retention Requirements

• To maintain admission and participate in the professional phase, students must:
  • Successfully complete all 26 hours of the radiography prerequisite and UCC courses by the end of spring semester prior to beginning the professional phase
  • Earn a grade of C or higher for all required math/science courses
  • Earn a minimum of 2.75 overall GPA from the required radiography prerequisite and UCC courses
  • Earn a grade of C or higher in all professional courses

Career Opportunities

• Radiographers can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private offices, independent imaging centers, and mobile and traveling services.
• Other employment opportunities may require additional education, such as corporate sales, other imaging disciplines, education, and management.

Accreditation and Certification

• The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• Program graduates are eligible to apply for the national certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Individuals who pass the exam are known as Registered Technologists in Radiography, R.T.(R)(ARRT).
• Licensing is also required in most states to work as a radiographer.