Program Overview

Radiological Science Program

Overview

The Radiological Science program is designed for individuals with backgrounds in radiology, nuclear medicine, vascular or radiation therapy, or sonography. The program provides the next level of education and skills necessary for managerial, technical, and academic growth in conventional radiologic technology and evolving fields like biotechnology, AI-radiomics, and advanced biomedicine.

Program Details

• The program is a Bachelor of Science degree that spans the last two years of a bachelor's degree.
• It is offered in a part online and part in-person setting.
• Prospective students must have a completed associate degree or 2-year hospital-based certification program in any radiologic discipline.
• A current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification or certification from another equivalent agency in the imaging field is required.
• Students may be provisionally admitted after completion of a professional AAS degree.

Concentrations

The program offers three concentrations:

• General Concentration
• Computed Tomography (CT) Concentration
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Concentration

Curriculum

• Didactic courses follow a hybrid instruction format with reduced in-person hours.
• Clinical rotations are in-person with ˝-1 shift per week.
• The curriculum includes courses in advanced imaging technology, patient care, and management.
• Students learn interventional radiology, fusion imaging, and AI radiomics.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will:

• Demonstrate advanced skills in patient care and management.
• Demonstrate effective oral and writing communication techniques.
• Demonstrate academic skills in advanced imaging technology.
• Identify the appropriate imaging modality when clinically indicated.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in making independent and professional decisions.
• Demonstrate and identify aspects of an effective leader in medical imaging.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must be graduates of a degree-granting college or certificate-granting medical imaging programs.
• A current state license and ARRT certification or equivalent are required.
• A 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4-point scale is required.
• Preference is given to applicants with a 3.0 cumulative index (GPA) or above.

Progression Requirements

• Maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
• Achieve a minimum grade of C in all RAD courses and required courses in the curriculum.

General Education Requirements

• Complete at least 1 course in speech/oral communication.
• Complete at least 1 interdisciplinary course.
• Complete at least 2 additional liberal arts courses or BTech programs.

Writing Intensive Requirements

• Complete two courses designated writing intensive (WI) for the associate level.
• Complete two additional courses designated WI for the baccalaureate level.

Required Courses in the Major

• ENG 1121 - English Composition II
• LIB 1201 - Research and Documentation in the Information Age
• MAT 1375 - Precalculus
• PHYS 2603 - Physical Principles of Medical Imaging
• RAD 3527 - Advanced Patient Assessment-Pharmacology
• RAD 4828 - Medical Informatics HIS/RIS/QM
• RAD 4830 - Capstone Leadership Roles in Medical Imaging

Concentration Courses

• General Concentration:
  • RAD 3629 - Advanced Anatomy with Pathophysiology
  • RAD 3726 - Advanced Medical Imaging I
  • RAD 4826 - Advanced Medical Imaging II
• Computed Tomography Concentration:
  • RAD 3525 - CT Anatomy, Pathophysiology, and Instrumentation
  • RAD 3728 - CT Clinical Education I
  • RAD 4628 - CT Clinical Education II
  • RAD 4728 - CT Clinical Education III
  • RAD 4827 - Advanced CT Theory and Applications
• Magnetic Resonance Concentration:
  • RAD 3737 - MR Anatomy, Pathophysiology, and Instrumentation
  • RAD 3739 - MRI Clinical Education I
  • RAD 4629 - MR Clinical Education II
  • RAD 4729 - MR Clinical Education III
  • RAD 4829 - Advanced MR Theory and Applications

Degree Requirements

• Earn a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Complete at least 30 credits of liberal arts and sciences.
• Complete a minimum of 30 credits in residence at the college.
• Earn at least 60 credits for a minimum of 120 credits or the equivalent for the associate and bachelor's degrees together.