AS in Medical Imaging

Area of Study Overview

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The Associate in Science (AS) degree program with an area of study in Medical Imaging is designed for registered or licensed Radiographers. Students must be registered as a Radiographer by the ARRT or possess New Jersey state license to enter the program. The program enables mid-career adults meet their educational and professional needs through credit transfer and course completion, positing graduates to transition to the Bachelor of Science Applied Science and Technology degree program. The degree is a 60-credit program.

NOTE:

  • Certification: ARRT RTR or New Jersey license NJ-LRTR copy or original certification and current renewal card.
  • How Students Earn Credit in the Option: License earned after 1980 provides the credits necessary in the option.
  • Medical imaging courses are not available at the University, but rather from certification, transfers or prior learning assessment.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (32 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an Advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (12 Credits)

ENC-101English Composition I

3

ENC-102English Composition II

3

MAT-115Intermediate Algebra

3

SOS-110Critical Information Literacy

3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (6 Credits)

SOC-101Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology

3

ETH-230Ethics in the Digital Age

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (6 Credits)

AOJ-280Forensic Science

3

FIL-110American Cinema

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (8 Credits)

PHY-115Physics I with Lab

4

BIO-211Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab

4

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Scientific Knowledge.

II. Medical Imaging Requirements (21 Credits)

Complete 18 credits in Medical Imaging area and the 3 credit Capstone course.  For course options, please contact an Advisor.

Associate Capstone

APS-295Associate Capstone

3

III. Electives (7 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 60