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Medical Imaging
The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Medical Imaging is limited to certified, licensed radiographers possessing a required certification: ARRT Radiographer; ARRT- RT (R); or N.J. license NJ-LRT(R). Qualifying certifications are issued by a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited hospital-based program. Students must present a copy of the original certificate and current renewal card. A total of 18 Area of Study credits must be from 300/400 level courses. The degree is a 120-credit program.
| Subject/Category | Credits |
|---|---|
| I. General Education Requirements | 60 |
| A. Intellectual and Practical Skills | 15 |
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(6) |
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(3) |
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(3) |
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(3) |
| B. Civic and Global Learning | 9 |
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(3) |
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(3) |
|
(3) |
| C. Knowledge of Human Cultures | 9 |
| D. Understanding the Physical and Natural World | 8 |
| E. Mathematics | 3 |
| F. General Education Electives | 16 |
| II. Area of Study: Medical Imaging*** | 45 |
| A. Radiation and Nuclear Physics | 3 |
| B. Pathology | 3 |
| C. Radiation Biology and Protection | 3 |
D. Digital Imaging Acquisition and Display
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3 |
| E. Image Production | 3 |
F. Special Procedures and Modalities
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3 |
G. Radiologic Technology Techniques
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6 |
| H. Clinical Practice | 6 |
| I. Occupational Health & Safety | 3 |
J. Medical Imaging Electives
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9 |
| K. Current Trends and Applications | 3 |
| III. Electives | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| Degree Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| The following courses are required for the BS degree, Medical Imaging, and can be fulfilled in either the General Education or Electives sections of the degree chart. | 24 |
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(3) |
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(3) |
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(3) |
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(3) |
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(4) |
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(4) |
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(4) |
***Some areas of study require completion 12 to 18 credits of 300 or 400 level courses.
- Certification: ARRT Radiographer ARRT-RT (R) or NJ license NJ-LRT(R) (copy of original certificate and current renewal card)
- How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: The certification covers almost all of the credits required in the area of study. A second certification (nuclear medicine, radiation therapy or radiation protection) would complete the area of study.
Leverage Your Training
Have you earned acquired college-level technical expertise on the job? If so, it may be worth college credit. The University also offers a variety of other ways to earn credit, including transferring previous college credits, all designed around the needs of adult learners, like you.
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"I was able to complete my degree and fulfill a dream that I had, while being able to work and care for my family."