Program Overview
Kent State University's Radiologic Technology degree program provides advanced knowledge and skills for students with a prior radiologic technology certificate. Graduates are eligible for careers as diagnostic medical sonographers, magnetic resonance imaging technologists, radiologic technologists, and radiation therapists. The program offers a flexible schedule and includes a recommended study plan. It requires a minimum of 66-67 credit hours, including up to 32 credit hours for American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Kent State University's Radiologic Technology program is designed for students who already hold a certificate in a related field. It offers a flexible and convenient way to gain the specialized knowledge and skills needed to succeed in radiologic technology. The program is a completion program for graduates of certificate programs in radiologic technology. Kent State University awards college credit for the hospital-based program and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification. The degree program articulates to Kent State's Bachelor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Technology degree. The Radiologic Technology major includes the following optional concentration: Radiology Department Management Technology.
Careers:
The program prepares students for careers as:
- Diagnostic medical sonographers
- Magnetic resonance imaging technologists
- Radiologic technologists and technicians
- Radiation therapists
Other:
- The program is delivered in person at the Salem Campus.
- The program requires a minimum overall GPA of 2.000 and a minimum major GPA of 2.000 for graduation.
- The program requires a total of 66-67 credit hours for the non-concentration option and 67 credit hours for the Radiology Department Management Technology concentration.
- The program awards a maximum of 32 credit hours based on certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- The program includes a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for both the non-concentration option and the Radiology Department Management Technology concentration.
- The program requires students to complete the following university requirements for graduation:
- Flashes 101 (UC 10001)
- Kent Core (15 credit hours)
- The program's learning outcomes include:
- Demonstrating oral and written communication skills.
- Using mathematics, science, and computer skills in radiology.
- Improving patient care skills.
- The program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. Students planning to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio should review state educational requirements and contact information for state licensing boards.
