Radiologic Sciences

Radiologic Sciences

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DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences

ACADEMIC FEATURES:

Prerequisite Course Work

General education requirements for the preprofessional (junior) year 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 Allied Health Sciences:

Professional (Senior) Year

Courses in the professional senior year are sequential. Therefore, the following courses must be taken on a full-time basis in the order specified by the program faculty.

PROGRAM SPECIAL FEATURES:

One of the eight Indiana University campuses, IU Northwest is conveniently situated to serve students residing and/or working throughout northwest Indiana, south Chicago, and southeast Michigan. The campus is located one block south of Interstate Highway 80/94. 

To graduate, the student must satisfactorily complete 122 credit hours to include 92 credit hours of prerequisite and general education courses and 30 credit hours of professional 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:
[[aadler,Arlene Adler]] , M.Ed., RT(R) FAERS, Professor and Program Director

ACCREDITATION: Not applicable

CAREER OPTIONS:
The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences prepares qualified radiographers for advanced skills in 1) cardiovascular interventional technology, 2) computed tomography, and 3) magnetic resonance imaging technology. 

Students receive a theoretical foundation in these advanced specialities and select one area for major clinical concentration. Clinical experience is integrated with classroom activities during the professional year and is obtained at local area hospitals throughout northwest Indiana.

PROGRAM ADMISSION PROCESS: 

Applicants for admission to the program will be expected to:

1. Apply and be admitted to Indiana University Northwest.
2. Submit an application.
3. Provide evidence of registration or registration eligibility with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
4. Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all radiography courses.
5. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale for all course work.
6. Maintain a minimum grade of C (2.0) in all stated prerequisite courses.
7. Participate in a personal interview.
8. Preselect an area of clinical concentration.

If you are a registered radiographer but do not possess an associate degree in radiography, other ways of obtaining credit are available through Indiana University Northwest. They include the following:

1. Credit by credential: Up to 24 credit hours for performance on pertinent sections of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Exam are awarded - provided the student achieved a minimum section score of 7.5.
2. Credit by experience: Up to 15 credit hours of clinical experience can be awarded when appropriate documentation is submitted. A student may receive 10 credit hours upon documentation of graduation from a CAHEA-accredited certificate radiography program. An additional 1 credit hour for every two years of post registration full-time equivalent work experience may also be granted up to a maximum of 5 credit hours.
3. Credit examination: The student must successfully complete examination (s) prepared by campus program faculty. This option is available only after credit by credential/experience mechanisms have been applied.