Radiologic Sciences (BS), Bridge Program
Degree Requirements
The Department of Radiologic Sciences offers Registered Radiographers or graduates of JRCERT accredited college-based radiography programs (ARRT certified) an option to earn a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences.
This Bridge Bachelor of Science program is designed for:
- Registered Radiographers who do not have a baccalaureate degree.
- Registered Radiographers who have a baccalaureate degree in a major other than Radiologic Sciences, but choose to seek a second baccalaureate degree in Radiologic Sciences.
Registered Radiographers wishing to complete a bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Sciences are responsible for completing all requirements from the first and second year of the pre-professional component.
The professional component consists of 1 semester of a bridge course (Summer) and 3 semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer) of didactic (classroom) and clinical study in Radiologic Sciences. Advanced modalities offered include Mammography, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Vascular Radiography, Radiology Administration, Ultrasound, and Radiation Therapy.
Upon successful completion of the bridge course, the Radiologic Sciences advisor will request for 38 hours of alternative credit (i.e. credit from the first professional year of the Radiologic Sciences program) to be added to the students’ Degree Audit.
Students will choose one of three tracks (4 options) for the Second Professional Year.
- Track 1: Option 1 - Two Advanced Modalities (CT, MRI, Mammography, Vascular Radiography)
- Track 1: Option 2 - One Advanced Modality (CT, MRI, Mammography, Vascular Radiography) and Radiology Administration
- Track 2: Ultrasound
- Track 3: Radiation Therapy
Track 1 : Option 1: Advanced Modalities (CT, MRI, Mammography, Vascular Radiography, Radiology Administration)
Choose two advanced imaging modalities. Modalities require two (2) days of clinic and one (1) hour of classroom lecture per week for each modality. Each modality is taught over three semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer) for a total of 6 semester hours per modality and 6 semester hours of clinic per modality. Advanced modalities include mammography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), vascular radiography, or computed tomography (CT).
Professional Component Hours
Bridge Course - 6 semester hours
Second Professional Year - 26 semester hours
Certification
Students completing didactic and clinical requirements in this track will be eligible to apply for certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography and the advanced modality studied.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Hours | |
| RAD 491 | Prof. Radiological Practice | 6 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| RAD 475 | Advanced Modality Clinical A | 2 |
| RAD 476 | Advanced Modality Clinical B | 2 |
| RAD 477 |
Computed Tomography I or Mammography I - W or Magnetic Resonance Imaging I or Vascular Radiography - W |
2 |
| RAD 480 |
Mammography I - W or Computed Tomography I or Magnetic Resonance Imaging I or Vascular Radiography - W |
2 |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Spring | ||
| RAD 496 | Radiologic Sci Research I-W | 1 |
| RAD 475 | Advanced Modality Clinical A | 2 |
| RAD 476 | Advanced Modality Clinical B | 2 |
| RAD 478 |
Computed Tomography II-W or Mammography II or Magnetic Reson Imaging II - W or Vascular Radiography II |
2 |
| RAD 481 |
Mammography II or Computed Tomography II-W or Magnetic Reson Imaging II - W or Vascular Radiography II |
2 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| RAD 497 | Rad Science Research II | 1 |
| RAD 475 | Advanced Modality Clinical A | 2 |
| RAD 476 | Advanced Modality Clinical B | 2 |
| RAD 479 |
Computed Tomography III or Mammography III or Magnetic Resonance Imaging III or Vascular Radiography III |
2 |
| RAD 482 |
Mammography III or Computed Tomography III or Magnetic Resonance Imaging III or Vascular Radiography III |
2 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Track 1: Option 2 One Advanced Modality (CT, MRI, Mammography, Vascular Radiography) and Radiology Administration
Choose one advanced imaging modality AND radiology administration. One modality requires two (2) days of clinic and one (1) hour of classroom lecture per week for the modality. The modality is taught over three semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer) for a total of 6 semester hours and 6 semester hours of clinic. Advanced modalities include mammography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), vascular radiography, or computed tomography (CT). Radiology Administration is taught over three semesters (Fall, Spring and Summer). Radiology Administration will require a total of 13 semester hours, with no clinical assignments other than a preceptorship that is required in Summer.
Professional Component Hours
Bridge Course - 6 semester hours
Second Professional Year - 27 semester hours
Certification
Students completing didactic and clinical requirements in this track will be eligible to apply for certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography and the advanced modality studied (excluding radiology administration).
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Hours | |
| RAD 491 | Prof. Radiological Practice | 6 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| RAD 475 | Advanced Modality Clinical A | 2 |
| RAD 430 | Healthcare Communication | 3 |
| RAD 432 | Healthcare Human Resource Mgmt | 3 |
| RAD 477 |
Computed Tomography I or Mammography I - W or Magnetic Resonance Imaging I or Vascular Radiography - W |
2 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| RAD 496 | Radiologic Sci Research I-W | 1 |
| RAD 475 | Advanced Modality Clinical A | 2 |
| RAD 433 | Health Care Financial Mgmt | 3 |
| RAD 435 | Health Care Operations Mgt - W | 3 |
| RAD 478 |
Computed Tomography II-W or Mammography II or Magnetic Reson Imaging II - W or Vascular Radiography II |
2 |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Summer | ||
| RAD 497 | Rad Science Research II | 1 |
| RAD 475 | Advanced Modality Clinical A | 2 |
| RAD 440 | Radiology Management Preceptor | 1 |
| RAD 479 |
Computed Tomography III or Mammography III or Magnetic Resonance Imaging III or Vascular Radiography III |
2 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Track 2: Ultrasound Only
Students will study ultrasound curriculum only. Ultrasound is taught over 3 semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer) of didactic (classroom) and clinical study in Radiologic Sciences. Classes and clinical assignments are scheduled Monday – Friday throughout the program.
Professional Component Hours
Bridge Course - 6 semester hours
Second Professional Year - 36 semester hours
Certification
Students who choose this track will not be eligible to seek ARRT certification in radiography, but will be eligible to apply for eligible to apply for ARRT and American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification as an ultrasonographer upon completion of didactic and clinical requirements.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Hours | |
| RAD 491 | Prof. Radiological Practice | 6 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| RAD 417 | Ultrasound Anatomy &Scanning-W | 4 |
| RAD 421 | Ultras Physics-Instrumentation | 3 |
| RAD 423 | Ultrasound Clinical Educ I | 6 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| RAD 418 | Ultras Anat-Scan Tech-OB-GYN | 3 |
| RAD 424 | Ultrasound Clinical Educ II | 6 |
| RAD 459 | Superficial Structures & Neonatal Scanning | 3 |
| RAD 496 | Radiologic Sci Research I-W | 1 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Summer | ||
| RAD 425 | Ultrasound Clinical Educ III | 6 |
| RAD 427 | Procedural Guidelines in Ultra | 3 |
| RAD 497 | Rad Science Research II | 1 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
Track 3: Radiation Therapy Only
Students will study radiation therapy curriculum only. Radiation Therapy is taught over 3 semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer) of didactic (classroom) and clinical study in Radiologic Sciences. Classes and clinical assignments are scheduled Monday – Friday throughout the program.
Professional Component Hours
Bridge Course - 6 semester hours
Second Professional Year - 42 semester hours
Certification
Students who choose this track will not be eligible to seek ARRT certification in radiography, but will be eligible to apply for ARRT certification in radiation therapy upon completion of didactic and clinical requirements.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Hours | |
| RAD 491 | Prof. Radiological Practice | 6 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| RAD 441 | Clinical Education I | 5 |
| RAD 446 | Orientation to Oncology - W | 3 |
| RAD 448 | Radiation Therapy Physics | 3 |
| RAD 450 | Patient Care in Oncology | 1 |
| RAD 452 | Prin Pract of Rad Oncology I | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| RAD 442 | Clinical Education II | 6 |
| RAD 453 | Prin Prac of Rad Oncology II | 3 |
| RAD 455 | Dosimetry and Tx Planning I | 3 |
| RAD 458 | Cancer Mgt in Oncology - W | 3 |
| RAD 496 | Radiologic Sci Research I-W | 1 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| RAD 443 | Clinical Education III | 7 |
| RAD 454 | Quality Mgt In Rad Oncology | 1 |
| RAD 456 | Dosimetry and Tx Planning II | 2 |
| RAD 497 | Rad Science Research II | 1 |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Area 1- Written Composition | ||
| A. Complete the Following: | ||
| EH 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| B:Complete the following: | ||
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Area II- Humanities & Fine Arts | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| B. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| C. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Art | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| D. Select three hours from the following: | 3 | |
| Intro to African Amer Studies | ||
| Survey of Art | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Survey of Non-Western Art | ||
| Survey of Non-Western Art | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Intro Anc Greek Roman Culture | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| Introductory Latin I | ||
| Introductory Latin II | ||
| Introductory French I | ||
| Introductory French II | ||
| Introductory Chinese I | ||
| Introductory Chinese II | ||
| Introductory Spanish I | ||
| Introductory Spanish II | ||
| Intro Classical Greek I | ||
| Intro Classical Greek II | ||
| Introductory German I | ||
| Introductory German II | ||
| Accelerated Intro German | ||
| Introductory Russian I | ||
| Introductory Russian II | ||
| Accelerated Intro Russian | ||
| Intermediate Latin I | ||
| Intermediate Latin II | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Accelerated Inter French - H | ||
| Intermediate Chinese I | ||
| Intermediate Chinese II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Inter Spanish Accel -H | ||
| Interm Classical Greek I | ||
| Interm Classical Greek II | ||
| Intermediate German I | ||
| Intermediate German II | ||
| Intermediate Russian I | ||
| Intermediate Russian II | ||
| Intensive Second Year Russian | ||
| Introductory Japanese I | ||
| Introductory Japanese II | ||
| Introductory Arabic I | ||
| Introductory Arabic II | ||
| Intro American Sign Language I | ||
| Intro American Sign Lang II | ||
| Introductory Korean I | ||
| Introductory Korean II | ||
| Intermediate Japanese I | ||
| Intermediate Japanese II | ||
| Intermediate Arabic I | ||
| Intermediate Arabic II | ||
| Intermediate ASL I | ||
| Intermediate ASL II | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Social Ethics | ||
| Western Philosophy: Classical | ||
| Intro to the Study of Religion | ||
| Old Testament/Hebrew Bible | ||
| Survey of the New Testament | ||
| Area III - Natural Sciences & Mathmatics | ||
| A. Select 3-4 hours from the following: | 3 | |
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Precalculus Trigonometry | ||
| Precal Algebra-Trigonometry | ||
| Calculus and Its Applications | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Linear Algebra I | ||
| Differential Equations I | ||
| B. Complete the following: | 4 | |
| Life Science I and Life Science I Laboratory | ||
| General Biology I and General Biology I Lab | ||
| C. Select one of the following | 4 | |
| Life Science II and Life Science II Lab | ||
| General Biology II and General Biology II Laboratory | ||
| Survey of Inorg and Org Chem and Survey Inorg-Org Chem Lab | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Area IV - History, Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| PSY 120 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| B. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| HY of Western Civilization I | ||
| HY of Western Civilization II | ||
| US History to 1877 | ||
| US History since 1877 | ||
| C. Select two of the following | 6 | |
| Intro to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Intro Archaeology-Bio Anthro | ||
| Intro to Communication | ||
| Intro to Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Comm | ||
| Prin of Microeconomics | ||
| Prin of Macroeconomics | ||
| People, Places, Environment | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Intro to Gender Studies | ||
| HY of Western Civilization I | ||
| HY of Western Civilization II | ||
| US History to 1877 | ||
| US History since 1877 | ||
| Global Issues | ||
| Seasons of Life | ||
| Intro Native American Studies | ||
| Intro to US Government | ||
| Life Span Development | ||
| Introductory Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Area V - Pre-Professional Required Courses | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| BMD 251 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BMD 252 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| B. Select 4-5 from the following: | 4-5 | |
| Concepts of Physics and Concepts of Physics Laboratory | ||
| Physics with Algebra-Trig I and Alg-Trig Based Physics I Lab | ||
| C. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Data Analytics I | ||
| Stat Reason and Application | ||
| Applied Stat Health Sciences | ||
| Total Hours | 56-57 | |
Footnote
All undergraduates must complete two designated writing credit (W) courses, at least one of which must be in the student's major or minor.
Student must complete a 6 credit hour sequence either in literature (Area II- Eh 215 & EH 216, EH 225 & EH 226, or EH 235 & EH 236) or history (Area IV - HY 101 & HY 102 or HY 135 & HY 136)