Program Objectives
Our Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences program offers an opportunity for registered radiologic technologists to advance their careers.
The program prepares imaging professionals for professional advancement, leadership roles, education and research.
This program provides you with the knowledge, skills and professional competencies to perform advanced-level imaging in specialized areas including:
- Cardiac-interventional (CI)
- Computed tomography (CT)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Vascular-interventional (VI)
- Other advanced imaging modalities
You will complete the training required to be eligible for post-primary pathway to certification in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cardiac-Interventional Radiography or Vascular-Interventional Radiography offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART).
An entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging track is available to students who are not licensed in radiography or nuclear medicine.
Licensure or eligibility for accreditation in the practice of medical radiation technology by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency is not required for successful completion of the MRI track. MRI is a non-ionizing imaging modality.
The MRI entry-level track is recognized as an MRI primary-pathway educational program by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Graduation Requirements
Degree requirements that must be met include the following:
- Satisfactory completion of all general education coursework as listed
- Completion of each required Imaging Sciences professional course with a grade of C or better
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
- Successful completion of a comprehensive end-of-program competency assessment
- Completion of 16 hours of community service
- Successful completion of the Professional Roadmaps to Opportunities (PRO) Seminar series
Review the course catalog for our most up-to-date curriculum information.
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Imaging Sciences (BS): Required Courses
Core Courses Required of All Students
- CHS - 364 Healthcare Systems and Policies (Credits: 1)
- HSC - 425 Healthcare Informatics (Credits: 3)
HSC - 448 Healthcare Ethics (Credits: 2)
HSC - 455 Pathophysiology (Credits: 3)
- IS - 310 Sectional Anatomy and Pathology (Credit: 5)
- IS - 325 Pharmacology and Radiologic Contrast Agents (Credits: 3)
- IS - 447P Clinical Practicum I (Credits: 6)
IS - 448 Clinical Seminar I (Credits: 3)
IS - 449 Clinical Seminar II (Credits: 3)
- IS - 457P Clinical Practicum II (Credits: 6)
- IS - 463 Research and Statistical Methods (Credits: 3)
- IS - 467P Clinical Practicum III (Credits: 6)
- IS - 468 Clinical Seminar III (Credits: 3)
Subtotal: 47 credits
Elective Courses
Students must complete 9 credits of electives from the following:
- HSC - 352 Professional Writing (Credits: 3)
- HSC - 372 Medical Terminology (Credits: 1)
- HSC - 435 Nutrition (Credits: 3)
- HSC - 447 Epidemiology (Credits: 3)
- HSC - 460 Management Principles (Credits: 3)
HSC - 467 Issues and Trends in Healthcare (Credits: 3)
HSC - 468 Human Growth and Development Across the Life Span (Credits: 3)
- HSC - 480 Holistic Health and Wellness Practices (Credits: 3)
- HSC - 483 Community Health (Credits: 3)
- IS - 318 Patient Assessment (Credits: 3)
- IS - 331 Education (Credits: 3)
- IS - 458 Leadership (Credits: 3)
Subtotal: 9 credits
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Imaging Sciences (BS): Computed Tomography (CT) Track
Core Courses Required for Imaging Science (BS): Computed Tomography (CT) Track
- IS - 453 Computed Tomography Positioning and Protocols (Credits: 3)
- IS - 337 Computed Tomography Physics (Credits: 3)
- IS - 338 Advanced Radiation Biology (Credits: 3)
Program total: 65 credit hours
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Imaging Sciences (BS): Interventional Radiography (VI/CI) Track
Core Courses Required for Imaging Services (BS): Interventional Radiography (VI/CI) Track
- IS - 328 Vascular Interventional Technology (Credits: 6)
- IS - 338 Advanced Radiation Biology (Credits: 3)
Program total: 65 credit hours
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Imaging Sciences (BS): Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Track
Core Courses Required for Imaging Services (BS): Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Track
- IS - 305 Intro to Imaging Sciences (Credits: 3)
- IS - 307 Introduction to Patient Care (Credits: 3)
- IS - 336 MRI Physics (Credits: 5)
- IS - 340 MRI Safety (Credits: 3)
- IS - 444 MRI Positioning/Protocols
Program total: 74 Credit Hours
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Imaging Sciences (BS): ARRT Advanced Standing (IS)
The Advanced Standing Track in Imaging Sciences provides an opportunity for radiologic technologists and nuclear technologists who hold advanced certifications in specialized imaging modalities-such as interventional radiography, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and vascular interventional radiography to complete the bachelor’s degree component of the program.
- CHS - 364 Healthcare Systems and Policies (Credits: 1)
- HSC - 425 Healthcare Informatics (Credits: 3)
- IS - 310 Sectional Anatomy and Pathology (Credits: 5)
- IS - 314 Pathophysiology (Credits: 4)
- IS - 325 Pharmacology and Radiologic Contrast Agents (Credits: 3)
- IS - 448 Clinical Seminar I (Credits: 3)
- IS - 463 Research and Statistical Methods (Credits: 3)
Students must select from the Elective Courses to bring their total credits up to the required minimum.
Program total: 36 Credit Hours
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