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Radiologic Sciences (BS)

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Medical Radiography Undergraduate (Semester Credit) Bachelor of Science

College

College of Health Science

Program CIP Code

51.0911

The accelerated Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences (B.S.R.S.) program provides registered radiographers the essential skills and knowledge needed to meet the needs of the radiology profession in the roles of leader, educator, and/or administrator. The program presents higher advanced skills of Radiologic Sciences for optimum patient care in advanced modalities and effective leadership in administrative positions. Created using the American Society of Radiologic Technology’s (ASRT) Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences curriculum guidelines, ECPI University’s Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program provides a broader knowledge base and skill set beyond the entry-level radiographer. Advanced standing credits are awarded for past radiography coursework. The program is delivered in an online format with a part-time or full-time option.

This program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Technology.

About the Medical Radiography Profession and Advanced Credentials

With a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences, the radiographer has the potential to qualify for leadership and administrative roles in the radiology profession, as well as potential positions in advanced modalities. The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences courses will enhance decision-making skills for leaders in a dynamic allied health profession. The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences student will also be able to choose a specialized modality to study with the American Society of Radiologic Technology’s (ASRT) learning modules. The modalities available are CT or MRI. Completion of the ASRT modules, brings the graduate one step closer to registration in an advanced modality. 

Required Certifications

The student will need to be an ARRT Registered Radiographer in good standing and will need to have an associate degree or certificate in radiography from an accredited institution to gain admittance to this program.

Program Progression

Students must achieve a grade of C or higher in all courses to progress. Students must pass all general education classes with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. If a student fails a radiography course, they must meet with the radiography program director. If a second failure occurs in any course in the program, the student will be placed on probation. If a student fails the same course a third time, they will be dismissed from the program.

Student Evaluation

The faculty uses the objectives of the overall program and individual courses as criteria for student evaluation. A development student portfolio is created across the curriculum and submitted as evidence of accomplishment of the program outcomes in the final radiography course. Student grades are determined by a variety of formative and summative evaluation methods.