Bachelor of Science in Radiography

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Radiography is a four-year curriculum. During the first two years the student takes general education, basic science, and business courses at the university. During the two professional years the student studies and practices the clinical application of radiography at the university's energized laboratory and at affiliated hospitals. The graduate is eligible to write the national examination for registration (ARRT). The radiographic science program has full accreditation from the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) of the American Medical Association.

The radiographic science program is designed to develop the technical skills and knowledge necessary for the student to satisfactorily function in the role of a radiographer. Learning experiences enable the student to demonstrate competency in the technical aspect of the profession as well as the human relations aspect. The program further seeks to develop the students' interests in the professional societies as well as the possibilities for continuing education.

The curriculum is designed according to essentials set forth by the American Medical Association. Under these guidelines, the student, upon completion of the program, will be able to work as a radiographer in a hospital, clinic, or private office and effectively perform his/her duties with patients in a responsible, ethical, and professional manner. Because of the rapid growth of the medical field, there is an ever-increasing need for well-trained radiographers.

Courses Which Fulfill Both Major Requirements and General Education Goals

Goal 3

MATH 252	Introduction to Statistics		3 cr
Goal 4
BIOS 101	General Zoology				3 cr
		OR
BIOS 100*	Introduction to Biology			1 cr
BIOS g301	Anatomy and Physiology			4 cr
BIOS g302	Anatomy and Physiology			4 cr
BIOS 100* will not count toward General Education Requirements.

Other Required Courses in Liberal Arts

BIOS 307	Radiobiology				3 cr
BIOS g470	Cross-Sectional Anatomy			1 cr
CHEM 107	Essentials of Chemistry			5 cr
PHYS 110	Essentials of Physics			4 cr
PHYS 300	Medical Electronics			2 cr
PHYS 321	Radiologic Physics			2 cr
						TOTAL: 	17 cr
Business Core Requirements

ACCT 201	Principles of Accounting		3 cr
CIS 120		Introduction to Computer
		Systems					3 cr
HCA g484	Human Resource
		Management in
		Health Care Organizations		3 cr
		OR
MGT g373	Personnel Management			3 cr
						TOTAL: 	9 cr
Allied Health Core Requirements

HCA 110		Introduction to Allied Health
		Professions				2 cr
HCA 210		Medical Terminology and
		Communication				2 cr
HCA 350		Organizational Behavior
		in Health Care				3 cr
HCA g375	Public Health Law			3 cr
						TOTAL: 	10 cr
Radiographic Science Core Requirements

R S 105		Introduction to Radiographic
		Science					1 cr
R S 310		Radiographic Methods I			2 cr
R S 311		Radiographic Methods II			2 cr
R S 312		Radiographic Methods III		2 cr
R S 320		Radiographic Processing			2 cr
R S 325		Nursing Principles in
		Radiography				2 cr
R S 330		Radiographic Exposure			2 cr
R S 340		Laboratory Practicum I			1 cr
R S 341		Laboratory Practicum II			1 cr
R S 342		Laboratory Practicum III		1 cr
R S 375		Pediatric Radiography			1 cr
R S 388		Radiation Protection			1 cr
R S 389		Applied Radiography I			4 cr
R S 390		Applied Radiography II			4 cr
R S 410		Educational Methodology
		for the Health Professional		2 cr
R S 420		Radiologic Facility
		Organization				1 cr
R S 430		Radiologic Pathology			2 cr
R S 441		Advanced Radiographic
		Methods I				1 cr
R S 450		Alternate Imaging Modalities 
		and Radiation Therapy			1 cr
R S 460		Introduction to Radiographic
		Quality Assurance			2 cr
R S 470		Advanced Radiographic
		Exposure				2 cr
R S 480		Special Radiographic
		Techniques				2 cr
R S 488		Clinical Internship in
		Radiography				2 cr
R S 489		Applied Radiography I			6 cr
R S 490		Applied Radiography II			6 cr
					TOTAL: 		53 cr