B.S. in Medical Imaging

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with an area of study in Medical Imaging is limited to certified, licensed radiographers possessing a required certification: ARRT Radiographer; ARRT- RT R; or New Jersey license NJ-LRTR. Qualifying certifications are issued by a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited hospital-based program. Students must present a copy of the original certificate and current renewal card. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 3000/4000-level courses. The degree is a 120-credit program.

Degree Requirements

 

CIS-1070 or above

HPS-2000

MAT-1150

Higher-Level Math above Intermediate Algebra

BIO-2110

BIO-2120

PHY-1150 or CHE-1210

NOTE:

• Certification: ARRT Radiographer ARRT-RT R or New Jersey license NJ-LRTR copy of original certificate and current renewal card.
• How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: The certification covers almost all of the credits required in the area of study. A second certification nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, or radiation protection would complete the area of study.
• A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 3000 level or above.

Courses listed in the area of study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for the program. The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed by the evaluation team. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (45 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 academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010	Writing for Success	3
ENC-1020	Writing for Success II	3
COM-2090	Public Speaking	3
MAT-1150	Intermediate Algebra	3
SOS-1100	Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today	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 (9 Credits)

SOC-1010	Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-2200	Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership	3
POS-1100	American Government	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 (15 Credits)

CRJ-2800	Forensic Science	3
HIS-1130	American History I	3
FIL-1100	Exploring American Cinema	3

Select two featured courses from the list below:

SOC-2910	Criminology	3
HIS-1140	American History II	3
HUM-1030	Introduction to the Humanities III: Music	3

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

D. Scientific Knowledge (6 Credits)

CIS-1070	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
CHE-1110	General Chemistry I	3

II. Medical Imaging (59 Credits)

HPS-2000	Statistics for the Health Professions	3
BIO-2110	Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab	4
BIO-2120	Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab	4
-	Higher-Level Mathematics above Intermediate Algebra	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Radiation and Nuclear Physics	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Pathology	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Radiation Biology and Protection	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Digital Imaging Acquisition and Display	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Image Production	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Special Procedures and Modalities	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Radiological Technology Techniques	6
-TRSFR REQ.	Clinical Practice	6
APS-4000	Occupational Safety and Health	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Medical Imaging Electives	9
APS-4010	Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology	3

III. Electives (16 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: 120