Radiologic Sciences
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Concentration
Degree |
Academic Features | Faculty
| Career | Admissions
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in
Radiologic Sciences
ACADEMIC FEATURES:
Prerequisite Course Work
General education requirements may be taken at Indiana University Northwest
(IUN) or any accredited college or university on a part-time basis. The
following courses that are followed by (G) meet the general education
requirements of the School of Nursing and Health Professions. *Courses
must be completed with a grade of "C" or better:
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AS DEGREE BACKGROUND |
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Required Courses |
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Credit hours |
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*Two written communication courses (G) |
4-6 |
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*Verbal communication course (G) |
2-3 |
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College algebra, trigonometry, or calculus (G) |
3-5 |
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Physical and Biological Sciences |
15-20 |
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*Human anatomy and physiology I & II with lab (G)
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*General or radiologic physics (G) |
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Electives |
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Introductory psychology (G) |
3 |
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Computer science elective |
3 |
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Humanities elective (G |
3 |
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Social/behavioral science elective (G) |
3 |
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Professional course work in a health profession program |
40-48 |
| Total Minimum Number of Credit Hours |
76 |
NON-HEALTH PROFESSIONS AS DEGREE
BACKGROUND |
| Required Courses |
Credit hours |
| *Two written communications courses (G) |
4-6 |
| *Verbal communication course |
2-3 |
| *College level mathematics |
3-5 |
| Physical and Biological Sciences |
15-20 |
*Human anatomy and physiology I & II with lab (G) |
11 |
*General or radiologic physics |
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Electives |
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| Introductory psychology (G) |
3 |
| Computer science elective |
3 |
| Humanities elective |
3 |
| Social/behavioral science elective |
3 |
| *Medical Terminology |
1-3 |
| General Electives |
33 |
| Total Minimum Number of Credit Hours |
76 |
| Total of 79 credit hours must be
completed before taking professional courses. |
Professional Curriculum
| Summer Session II |
Non-Health Care Professional |
| RADS |
R100 |
Orientation to Radiologic Technology |
2 |
| Fall Semester |
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| RADS |
R404 |
Sectional Imaging Anatomy |
3 |
| RADS |
R408 |
Topics in Radiologic Sciences |
3 |
| RADS |
R490 |
Fundamentals of Ultrasound |
4 |
| TOTAL |
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10 |
| Spring Semester |
| RADS |
R491 |
DMS Imaging - Abd/Sm Pts |
5 |
| RADS |
R492 |
DMS Imaging - OB/Gyn |
5 |
| RADS |
R494 |
Clinical Practicum I |
6 |
| TOTAL |
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16 |
| Summer Semester |
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| RADS |
R495 |
Clinical Practicum II |
6 |
| TOTAL |
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6 |
| Fall Semester |
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| RADS |
R409 |
Senior Project in Medical Imaging Technology |
3 |
| RADS |
R493 |
Ultrasound Physics |
4 |
| RADS |
R496 |
Clinical Practicum III |
8 |
| TOTAL |
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15 |
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| PROFESSIONAL COURSE TOTAL |
43 |
To graduate, the student must satisfactorily complete 123 credit hours
to include 76 credit hours of prerequisite and general education courses
and 47 credit hours of professional 300-400 level courses. All professional
courses must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher. All course
work must be completed in compliance with academic and professional policies
of the program and school.
FACULTY FEATURES:
Sharon Lakia
, M.S., RT(R), RDMS, RVT
CAREER OPTIONS:
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Concentration provides graduates for
careers as diagnostic medical sonographers.
PROGRAM ADMISSION
PROCESS:
Applicants for admission to the program will be expected to:
- Submit an application. (Deadline Date February 1st)
- Provide evidence of registration or registration eligibility with
the accrediting agency for which they obtained their associate degree,
if applicable.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all radiography
courses.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale for all course
work.
- Maintain a minimum grade of C (2.0) in all stated prerequisite courses.
- Participate in a personal interview.
Preference is given to applicants who are Indiana residents and/or to
applicants who complete the majority of applicable course work at a college
or university in Indiana. Preference given to healthcare Professions (AS degree or higher in a healthcare patien care related field) and preference given to Radiographers.
Phone: (219) 980-6589
Web: http://www.iun.edu/~ahealth/
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