Transform Your Career With a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences
Are you a registered radiographer seeking to take the next step and earn your bachelor’s degree in radiology?
The University of Southern Indiana’s Bachelor of Science in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences can help you take your career to the next level. By pairing the high-quality academics you need to advance your skills with the flexibility of an entirely online program, our BS radiology degree program will prepare you for the next chapter of your career.
Building on your existing knowledge as a radiologic technologist, our bachelor’s degree program will expand your abilities with a focus in the specialty area of your choice: clinical education, radiology management, or MRI and CT. As a Radiologic and Imaging Sciences major at USI, you will have access to a winning combination of distinguished curriculum and faculty expertise to ensure your success.
We know that pursuing additional education as a working professional can be difficult, so we’ve worked to make earning your bachelor’s degree as easy as possible. USI offers our 100% online Bachelor of Science in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences students extensive academic support services to ensure you have the tools you need to stay on track. Additionally, you can fit your coursework around your schedule, allowing you to stay in control of your Radiologic Technology major.
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What Can You Do With a Bachelor’s in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences?
Earning your Bachelor of Science in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences online at the University of Southern Indiana will prepare you to advance your career. Our BS radiology degree program will provide you with the right combination of skills and clinical knowledge to open the door to a range of meaningful careers in medical imaging, including:
- MRI technologist
- CT technologist
- Imaging supervisor or department leader
- Imaging clinical educator
Adult grant opportunity for radiologic and imaging sciences majors
Adults over the age of 25 who are living in Indiana and are interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in radiology may qualify for a $2,000 Adult Student Grant offered by the state. See below to read more on how you can utilize this grant while working toward your bachelor’s in radiology.
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“As an experienced technologist, I discovered that the education I received from USI significantly improved my critical and clinical understanding of radiology, as well as my comprehension of the field. I gained a more focused understanding of MRI and CT through USI’s online education, while learning at a pace that accommodated my demanding work schedule.”
– Scott Jackson, USI BS Radiology Graduate
[2020] Radiology Operations Manager, Kaiser Permanente LVT
- Completion of University Core 39
- A grade of C or better in all Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Courses
- A minimum of 120 credit hours
- A minimum of 30 credit hours must be taken at the University of Southern Indiana
- A minimum of 39 hours of 300/400 level courses
- Registered radiologic technologists or others who have completed an allied health program recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologic Technologists (ARRT) may be eligible to receive up to 51 semester hours of block credit.
- Maintain a 2.0 grade point average or better on all course work taken at the University of Southern Indiana
To be considered for admission to the radiologic and imaging sciences program, students will need to complete all 3 steps in the application process.
Students must also have graduated from an allied health professions program recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Students in this track also must have passed the ARRT, ARDMS, or NMTCB certification exam and are currently registered by the ARRT, ARDMS, or NMTCB.
- Can I complete any of the specialty track programs?
- Students can choose from any of the specialty track programs to complete their BS degree. Completing more than one will not result in a double BS degree.
- Students can choose from any of the specialty track programs to complete their BS degree. Completing more than one will not result in a double BS degree.
- How are courses for the specialty tracks taught?
- All courses for the specialty tracks have an online option. For some courses, students can choose to attend class. Course materials, testing, and assignment submission are done through the University’s Blackboard system. For specific course information, please contact the individual listed beneath the specialty track of interest.
- All courses for the specialty tracks have an online option. For some courses, students can choose to attend class. Course materials, testing, and assignment submission are done through the University’s Blackboard system. For specific course information, please contact the individual listed beneath the specialty track of interest.
- How long will it take to complete the BS degree?
- It varies from student to student. Some choose to take one class at a time, while others choose to take 12 or more credit hours a semester. Students who need to complete the University Core 39 will require more time.
- It varies from student to student. Some choose to take one class at a time, while others choose to take 12 or more credit hours a semester. Students who need to complete the University Core 39 will require more time.
- How does my AS degree from my university count toward this degree?
- Students who have passed the ARRT registry for radiology will receive credit for the AS program as the equivalent to the AS program at USI. Those students who have passed the ARRT examination must submit a copy of their current certification with their application materials.
- Students who have passed the ARRT registry for radiology will receive credit for the AS program as the equivalent to the AS program at USI. Those students who have passed the ARRT examination must submit a copy of their current certification with their application materials.
- How does transferring of credit hours work?
- The university evaluates all transcripts from all universities. Please see the university’s transfer credit policy for more information.
- The university evaluates all transcripts from all universities. Please see the university’s transfer credit policy for more information.
- Do I have to complete the course work in a predetermined amount of time?
- No. Courses for each of the specialty tracks can be taken in any order. Students can take as little as one class a semester or enroll in a full class load.
- No. Courses for each of the specialty tracks can be taken in any order. Students can take as little as one class a semester or enroll in a full class load.
- Can I take classes for registry review purposes without completing the degree?
- Yes. Degree completion is not a requirement of enrollment in any course.
- Yes. Degree completion is not a requirement of enrollment in any course.
- How does the clinical portion of the CT/MRI specialty track work?
- Because this is an online education program, clinical sites are not provided by the program. Clinical education is usually done where the student is employed. If there is not CT/MRI facility in the student’s workplace, the student is responsible for finding a clinical site. A contract with the University and the imaging facility may be necessary.
- Because this is an online education program, clinical sites are not provided by the program. Clinical education is usually done where the student is employed. If there is not CT/MRI facility in the student’s workplace, the student is responsible for finding a clinical site. A contract with the University and the imaging facility may be necessary.
- Am I eligible for graduation honors?
- Students must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours at USI in order to be eligible for graduation honors. Transfer and departmental credit do not count towards the 60 hours. Most degree completion students will not take 60 hours of courses at USI.
Program curriculum for Radiologic and Imaging Sciences
All students in the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences – Degree Completion program must:
- Complete the University Core Curriculum (Core 39).
- Complete an allied health professions program recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Registered radiologic technologists or others who have completed an allied health program recognized by the ARRT may be eligible to receive up to 51 semester hours of block credit.
- Complete all specialty area courses for BS radiology students. Admission to each specialty requires that the student is a registered radiographer or has completed an allied health program recognized by the ARRT.
When you purse a bachelor’s degree in radiology, you can choose from three specialty areas: Clinical Education, Radiology Management, or MRI and CT.
Registered Radiographer + Radiologic and Imaging Clinical Education Specialty Track. A grade of C or better is required in all courses. Each course is 3 credit hours.
- HP 211 - The Healthcare Delivery System
- IPH356 - Ethics and Healthcare in a Pluralistic Society
- HP 377 - Foundations for Health Promotion
- HA 407 - Issues in Health Care Leadership
- RADT 305 - Current Issues in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences
- RADT 411 - CT/MRI Physics and Instrumentation
- RADT 413 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Procedures I
- RADT 415 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Procedures II
- RADT 424 - Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Practice and Management
- RADT 427 - Digital Radiography and Imaging Informatics
- RADT 491 - Professional Development and Literacy in Imaging Sciences
Registered Radiographer + Radiologic and Imaging Management Specialty Track. A grade of C or better is required in all courses. Each course is 3 credit hours.
- HP 211 - The Healthcare Delivery System
- IPH356 - Ethics and Healthcare in a Pluralistic Society
- HP 302 - Biostatistics
- HA 407 - Issues in Health Care Leadership
- PH 284 - Public Health
- PH 483 - Health All Around Us: Concepts in Environmental Health
- RADT 305 - Current Issues in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences
- RADT 411 - CT/MRI Physics and Instrumentation
- RADT 424 - Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Practice and Management
- RADT 427 - Digital Radiography and Imaging Informatics
- RADT 491 - Professional Development and Literacy in Imaging Sciences
Registered Radiographer + Radiologic and Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Specialty Track. A grade of C or better is required in all courses. Each course is 3 credit hours.
- IPH356 - Ethics and Healthcare in a Pluralistic Society
- RADT 307 - Critical Thinking Skills in Radiography
- RADT 411 - CT/MRI Physics and Instrumentation
- RADT 413 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Procedures I
- RADT 414 - Clinical VII – CT/MRI
- RADT 415 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Procedures II
- RADT 416 - Clinical VIII – CT/MRI
- RADT 424 - Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Practice and Management
- RADT 427 - Digital Radiography and Imaging Informatics
- RADT 486 - Clinical IX – CT/MRI
- RADT 491 - Professional Development and Literacy in Imaging Sciences
Earn Your Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Degree on Your Time
The BS in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences program has multiple starts each year, meaning you don't have to wait to start your journey towards completing your degree.
| Course Start | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline |
| 08/19/24 | 08/02/24 | 08/09/24 | 08/16/24 |
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