Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences Program Details

Transfer Guides

Imaging Sciences City Colleges of Chicago Transfer Guide
Imaging Sciences College of DuPage Transfer Guide
Imaging Sciences College of Lake County Transfer Guide
Imaging Sciences Elgin Community College Transfer Guide
Imaging Sciences Harper College Transfer Guide
Imaging Sciences Joliet Junior College Transfer Guide
Imaging Sciences Kishwaukee College Transfer Guide
Imaging Sciences Moraine Valley Community College Transfer Guide
Imaging Sciences Oakton Community College Transfer Guide
Imaging Sciences Prairie State College Transfer Guide
Imaging Sciences Sauk Valley Community College Transfer Guide
Imaging Sciences Triton College Transfer Guide 
Imaging Sciences Waubonsee Community College Transfer Guide

*  The transfer guides listed above are not comprehensive lists of eligible courses. For questions, email the CHS admissions office.

Specialized Accreditation

Because all of  the entering post-primary track students must have completed an imaging sciences educational program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), or the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) and be eligible for licensure in Illinois as a medical imaging technologist, there are no additional accreditation requirements beyond Rush University’s accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. 
 
The program is utilizing the curricular guides as published by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), Association of Educators in the Imaging and Radiation Sciences (AEIRS), Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM), and other professional agencies, as appropriate. 
 

Proctored Exams

The Imaging Sciences Program requires course exams to be proctored and encourages the proctoring to be conducted at Rush University. For those students who are unable to come to Rush University, an external official proctoring site may be approved by the program director. Any upfront external proctoring charges are the responsibility of the student and will be reimbursed at the end of the semester term. External proctoring charges are dependent on the facility that is chosen and charges can range from $15-$25 per exam seating.

Medical Imaging Technologists’ Career Options

Medical imaging is one of the fastest growing professions in the country. According to the US Bureau of Labor & Statistics, employment of radiologic and MRI technologists is projected to grow 13% from 2016 to 2026.

The need for advanced medical imaging technologists is expected to increase significantly due to:

  • Increases in the population and aging of the population.
  • Changes in treatment and technology.
  • Prevalence of disease states or conditions requiring advanced diagnostic and interventional radiography.
  • Advisory focuses on Medicare program policies. Policies may apply to selected private payers in addressing coding, coverage, and payment for diagnostic CT & MRI and Interventional procedures.
  • According to American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), salaries will also increase for those who possess an advanced educational degree, along with the knowledge and skills for advanced practice.

A bachelor’s degree in imaging sciences serves as a value for all career paths and upward mobility potential that would otherwise limit a technologist with an associate’s degree.

Licensure Information

Institutions are required to make public whether a program is designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation or is advertised as meeting such requirements. Institutions are required to make public, for each state, whether the completion of that program would be sufficient to meet licensure requirements in a state for that occupation, did not meet requirements or has not made a determination.  These requirements apply to all programs offered via all modalities (distance education and not).

Students should review the specific academic requirements for the program in which they are enrolling, including those related to practicum/internship as well as pre-qualifications for licensure such as the need for a criminal background check. We highly recommend that students contact the applicable licensure board(s) in their state of residence or in the state where they intend to obtain a license before beginning an academic program that results in licensure and prior to beginning any internship/practicum. Many licensure boards have additional requirements beyond successful degree completion to obtain a license. Please be advised that state laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time. Changes in requirements can impact the program’s ability to meet educational requirements for licensure. Enrolled and prospective students are strongly encouraged to check with the licensing board(s) in their state of residence or in the state in which they intend to obtain a license for the most recent information and requirements. The College will periodically review the state requirements. The College of Health Sciences disclosure does not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny a student’s application.

Licensure Information by State:
  Link, by State Does this program meet the requirements?

Alabama

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Alaska

IS licensing

YES

Arizona

IS licensing

YES

Arkansas

IS licensing

YES

California

IS licensing

YES

Colorado

IS licensing

YES

Connecticut

IS licensing

YES

Delaware

IS licensing

YES

Florida

IS licensing

YES

Georgia

IS licensing

YES

Hawaii

IS licensing

YES

Idaho

IS licensing

YES

Illinois

IS licensing

YES

Indiana

IS licensing

YES

Iowa

IS licensing

YES

Kansas

IS licensing

YES

Kentucky

IS licensing

YES

Louisiana

IS licensing

YES

Maine

IS licensing

YES

Maryland

IS licensing

YES

Massachusetts

IS licensing

YES

Michigan

IS licensing

YES

Minnesota

IS licensing

YES

Mississippi

IS licensing

YES

Missouri

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Montana

IS licensing

YES

Nebraska

IS licensing

YES

Nevada

IS licensing

YES

New Hampshire

IS licensing

YES

New Jersey

IS licensing

YES

New Mexico

IS licensing

YES

New York

IS licensing

YES

North Carolina

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

North Dakota

IS licensing

YES

Ohio

IS licensing

YES

Oklahoma

IS licensing

YES

Oregon

IS licensing

YES

Pennsylvania

IS licensing

YES

Rhode Island

IS licensing

YES

South Carolina

IS licensing

YES

South Dakota

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Tennessee

IS licensing

YES

Texas

IS licensing

YES

Utah

IS licensing

YES

Vermont

IS licensing

YES

Virginia

IS licensing

YES

Washington

IS licensing

YES

West Virginia

IS licensing

YES

Wisconsin

IS licensing

YES

Wyoming

IS licensing

YES

Admissions Contact
Phone: (312) 942-7120

Email: CHS_Admissions@rush.edu 

 
Pass Rates

100%

on ARRT

 

Attend an information session

Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences program at an on-campus or online information session.