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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Bulletin: 2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin Program: Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Major, B.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Major, B.S.

College of Nursing and Health Professions >> Radiologic and Imaging Sciences 

Students interested in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography major should refer to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography section of the bulletin for an overview of the DMS program, including available options and admission requirements. Students who are currently a registered radiographer and are seeking a radiologic technology specialty should refer to the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences section of the bulletin for an overview of the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences program, including admission requirements and specialty options available to degree completion students.

Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Curriculum

Refer to the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences section of the bulletin for an overview of the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences program, including admission requirements.

Radiologic and Imaging Sciences majors must complete Core 39 and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher. A grade of C or better is required in all radiologic and imaging sciences courses (RADT and DMS), HP 115, and the following Core 39 courses: UNIV 101, ENG 101, ENG 201, CMST 101 or CMST 107, Mathematics, IPH 356, Scientific and Mathematical Inquiry (PHYS 101, PHYS 361, or PHYS 371), BIOL 121, and BIOL 122.

A typical semester-by-semester course schedule is shown here.

Fall and Spring Semesters - First Year and Fall Semester - Second Year

Requirements for Core 39

Foundations: 14 hours (minimum)
Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ENG 101 - Rhetoric and Composition I: Literacy and the Self

USI Core 39: Foundations-Rhetoric and Composition I


Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer		 Credits: 3
ENG 201 - Rhetoric and Composition II: Literacy and the World

USI Core 39: Foundations-Rhetoric and Composition II


Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer		 Credits: 3

 

CMST 101 - Introduction to Public Speaking or

USI Core 39: Foundations-Communication


Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer		 Credits: 3
CMST 107 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

USI Core 39: Foundations-Communication


Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer		 Credits: 3

 

  • Math (any approved MATH course)
  • Physical Activity and Wellness (any approved Physical activity or Wellness course)
    • UNIV 101 - First Year Experience

    USI Core 39: Foundations-First Year Experience


    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring    		 Credits: 1
    Ways of Knowing: 12 hours (minimum)

    Required categories:

    • Moral and Ethical Reasoning - IPH 356 
    • Scientific and Mathematical Inquiry - select from PHYS 101, PHYS 361, or PHYS 371  

    And select two (2) additional categories from among:

    • Creative and Aesthetic Expression
    • Historical Inquiry
    • Social Inquiry
    • World Languages and Culture
    Bachelor of Science: 13 hours (minimum)
    • World Language and Culture
    • Natural Science with Lab: (BIOL 121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I, 4 hours)
    • Natural Science and Lab (2nd Course): (BIOL 122 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II, 4 hours)
    • Social Science
    Embedded Experiences
    • When choosing courses to complete the Ways of Knowing and Bachelor of Science categories, students should select courses that ensure the Diversity Embedded Experience and Global Embedded Experience categories are also satisfied.

    Additional Courses

     Additional courses required for the B.S. in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences:

    Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    HP 115 - Medical Terminology for the Health Professions
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer    		 Credits: 2
    RADT 196 - Orientation to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer    		 Credits: 2

    Second Year

    Spring Semester (11 hours)

    Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    DMS 301 - Patient Care for Imaging Sciences Professionals
    Term(s) Offered: Spring    		 Credits: 2
    RADT 308 - Radiographic Procedures I
    Term(s) Offered: Spring    		 Credits: 3
    RADT 311 - Introduction to Radiologic Technology
    Term(s) Offered: Spring    		 Credits: 3
    RADT 427 - Digital Radiography and Imaging Informatics
    Term(s) Offered: Spring    		 Credits: 3

    Summer Sessions (8 hours)

    Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    RADT 312 - Radiographic Exposure
    Term(s) Offered: Summer    		 Credits: 3
    RADT 313 - Radiographic Procedures II
    Term(s) Offered: Summer    		 Credits: 3
    RADT 333 - Clinical Practicum I
    Term(s) Offered: Summer    		 Credits: 2

    Third Year

    Fall Semester (14 hours)

    Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    RADT 316 - Radiographic Procedures III
    Term(s) Offered: Fall    		 Credits: 3
    RADT 334 - Radiologic Physics
    Term(s) Offered: Fall    		 Credits: 3
    RADT 343 - Clinical Practicum II
    Term(s) Offered: Fall    		 Credits: 2
    RADT 411 - CT/MRI Physics and Instrumentation
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Summer    		 Credits: 3
    RADT 412 - Advanced Radiographic Exposure and Quality Control
    Term(s) Offered: Fall    		 Credits: 3

    Spring Semester (13 hours)

    Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    RADT 318 - Radiographic Procedures IV
    Term(s) Offered: Spring    		 Credits: 3
    RADT 335 - Radiation Biology
    Term(s) Offered: Spring    		 Credits: 2
    RADT 337 - Introduction to Invasive Imaging Procedures
    Term(s) Offered: Spring    		 Credits: 3
    RADT 353 - Clinical Practicum III
    Term(s) Offered: Spring    		 Credits: 2
    RADT 413 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Procedures I
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring    		 Credits: 3

    Summer Sessions (6 hours)

    Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    RADT 415 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Procedures II
    Term(s) Offered: Spring, Summer    		 Credits: 3
    RADT 435 - Clinical Practicum IV
    Term(s) Offered: Summer    		 Credits: 3

    Fourth Year

    Fall Semester (12 hours)

    Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    RADT 345 - Radiographic Pathology
    Term(s) Offered: Fall    		 Credits: 3
    RADT 424 - Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Practice and Management

    USI Core 39: Embedded Experience-Writing


    Term(s) Offered: Fall    		 Credits: 3
    RADT 425 - Radiographic Critique
    Term(s) Offered: Fall    		 Credits: 3
    RADT 445 - Clinical Practicum V
    Term(s) Offered: Fall    		 Credits: 3

    Spring Semester (9 hours)

    Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    RADT 355 - Advanced Patient Care for Imaging Sciences
    Term(s) Offered: Spring    		 Credits: 3
    RADT 455 - Clinical Practicum VI
    Term(s) Offered: Spring    		 Credits: 3
    RADT 491 - Professional Development and Literacy in Imaging Sciences

    USI Core 39: Embedded Experience-Writing


    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring    		 Credits: 3
    Notes:





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