Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences (2+2) is designed for the working radiologic technologist wishing to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The radiologic sciences classes will be delivered through WEB CT, while all other supporting courses are delivered through traditional or distance education methods.
The goal of the BS Radiologic Sciences degree program is to provide registered radiologic technologists with learning opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills beyond the technical level. “The American Society of Radiologic Technologists recognizes the baccalaureate degree as the professional level of radiologic sciences education. An increasing range of knowledge and skills is required to efficiently and effectively operate within today’s health care environment. There is a need for more sophisticated imaging management and leadership to respond to the clinical organizational and fiscal demands facing the health care industry.” (ASRT BSRS Core Curriculum)
The mission of the BS program in Radiologic Sciences is to provide technologists a pathway for career advancement in the radiologic technology profession that is accessible and affordable. This program will also prepare graduates upon completion of the BS degree in Radiologic Sciences for potential careers in the radiologic technology profession such as chief technologists, supervising technologists, department managers, and instructors in radiologic technology programs. The student will have advanced courses in areas which will include patient assessment, management, & education, image quality, legal and ethical issues and research in radiologic sciences.
There is a 58 total credit hour requirement beyond the Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology. These credit hours include 18 credit hours in radiologic science specialization courses, 15 credit hours of required core skills requirements (general education) and 25 credit hours in required natural science courses.
Radiologic Sciences Curriculum
(Revised June 23, 2008)
AS Radiologic Technology (73 credit hours based on Bluefield State College AS RADT)*
Required Core Skills Requirements:
ENGL 201/205 (3)
Social Science Electives (9)
Fine Arts Elective (3)
Required Natural Science Courses:
General Chemistry I w/ Lab OR Gen Biol I w/Lab OR Physics I w/Lab(4)
COSC 201 or higher (3)
Psychology 210 (3)
BIOL 310 (3) or BIOL 301 (if PR met)
BIOL 400 (3) or BIOL 410 (if PR met)
MATH 301 OR MATH 210 (3)
300/400 level electives (6) – Restricted Electives
Required Radiologic Sciences Courses:
RADS 300 – Patient Assessment, Management & Education (3)
RADS 310 –Quality in Imaging (3)
RADS 410 –Healthcare Legal & Ethical Issues (3)
RADS 415 – Communication in Healthcare (3)
RADS 420 – Trends in Imaging (3)
RADS 430 – Imaging Research (3)
BS Total Hours – 58 credit hours
BS Program Credit Hours – 131 credit hours
* Graduates of programs other than Bluefield State College may have to take additional hours to meet the 128 credit hour baccalaureate requirement.