Imaging sciences (BS) is a completion program which will prepare highly competent imaging practitioners for professional careers in a dynamic healthcare environment. The degree builds upon the AAS degree in radiography. This baccalaureate program provides the educational foundation for registered imaging professionals to expand their career opportunities, while providing the community with quality healthcare practitioners in imaging sciences. The BSIS program allows registered imaging professionals to receive academic credit for previous radiography education and experience. At the professional level, the baccalaureate degree in imaging sciences will integrate liberal arts and imaging sciences education to foster critical thinking, human diversity, written and oral communication, and leadership in a collaborative and interdisciplinary mode.
Admission Criteria
To be considered for admission into the program, students must meet the following criteria:
- Complete UAFS admission requirements to include submission of official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
- Have a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average(GPA) for all college coursework (including transfer work and excluding developmental courses) and be in good academic standing.
- Complete required prerequisite courses for the program with a grade of C or higher in each course prior to fall entry.
- Submit an official transcript showing successful completion of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) approved associate degree in radiologic technology; OR a passing score on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examination and successful academic performance (C or better) in 15 semester credit hours in the BSIS general education curriculum.
- Hold a current, valid, unencumbered ARRT certification.
Application
Students who meet the above criteria are eligible to apply for admission. Applications can be found online and must be submitted by the date as determined by the program.
Selection
Selection is based on the following:
- Cumulative grade point average for all college-level work.
- Interview.
- Place of residence.
- Selection preference is given to those who are near successful completion of the general education curriculum and the Imaging Sciences core courses.
Students admitted into the DMS Program must submit the following additional documentation prior to fall entry.
- Health Care Provider Statement/Medical Release form
- Proof of immunizations
- CPR Certification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
- Criminal background check
- Drug screen
Note: Many clinical facilities require a criminal background check and/or drug screen on CHS students and have the authority to deny clinical training in their facility, secondary to outcome of either screening. Students unable to practice in any clinical agency because of the outcome of either screening will be unable to complete the program objectives, thereby revoking admission into a program or halting continued progression in the student’s program of study.
