Bachelor of Science: Radiologic Sciences

Degree Type
Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences (BSRS)

Program Philosophy

 

Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program is to prepare radiologic technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession of radiography.   By providing a foundation of academic excellence, clinical distinction, and experiential learning, the program will prepare individuals to collaborate effectively as part of a healthcare team to positively impact their communities.

Program Goals with Aligned Student Learning Outcomes

Goal 1: Demonstrate clinical competence in radiologic practice.

Aligned Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in radiographic positioning, image acquisition, and evaluation
  • Produce diagnostic-quality images across different patient populations and in multiple imaging modalities

Goal 2: Communicate effectively in healthcare environments.

Aligned Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate appropriate verbal, nonverbal, and written communication
  • Collaborate effectively as members of the interprofessional team

Goal 3: Apply critical thinking in clinical practice.

Aligned Learning Outcomes:

  • Integrate knowledge from science and radiologic practice
  • Adapt imaging procedures based on patient condition and clinical context

Requirement for Graduation

Attainment of the degree requires satisfactory completion of 120 semester hours of credit. These hours are divided between the radiologic sciences major and other academic study. A total of 56 semester hours of academic studies outside the radiologic sciences major is required in the areas of natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, mathematics, business/management and cultural studies. 

Program Requirements

Each student must complete a minimum of 56 credit hours in general education and 64 credit hours in the major. Official transcript(s) must be on file for all transfer credits.

General Education Courses

Students who have transferred in 36 or more credit hours will take GSTU101X.

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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
2

Communications

Must complete 3 cr hrs from COMM courses.

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Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
3

Business/Management

Must complete 3 cr hrs from ECON or MGMT courses.

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Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
3

Mathematics

Must complete all course listed.

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Humanities

Must complete 3 cr hrs from elective pool (ENGL, HIST, HUMS, INTL, PHIL, RELI, SIGN, SPAN).  The Humanities elective should have a Cultural Studies designation if the Cultural Studies requirement has not been met by a Social Sciences elective.

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Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
9

Social Sciences

Must complete 6 cr hrs from electives (GERO, INTL, PBHL, PSYC, SOCI).  One Social Sciences elective should have a Cultural Studies designation if the Cultural Studies requirement has not been met by a Humanities elective.

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Title
Credits
9
Sub-Total Credits
9

Cultural Studies

Students will work with their advisor to select the appropriate Cultural Studies course that fulfills the credit requirement for both cultural studies and either social sciences (9 required credit hours) or humanities (3 credits English Composition I, 3 credits Ethics in Healthcare, and 3 credits of humanities elective), if needed. Cultural Studies courses include: GERO303, INTL202-3, INTL205-3, MGMT215, PBHL305, RELI215, RELI316, SIGN111, SOCI222, SOCI320, SOCI324, SPAN101H.

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Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
3

Sample Curriculum Plan

Sample curriculum plan for traditional first year student with no transfer credit.

Course Sequencing

Year 1

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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
13

Year 2

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Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
12
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Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
13

Year 3

Year 4

120