Area of Study Overview
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The Bachelor of Science (BS) 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)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)
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 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)
Select two featured courses from the list below:
D. Scientific Knowledge (6 Credits)
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