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About This Program

Kent State's Radiologic Imaging Sciences bachelor's degree is the perfect choice for students interested in launching a rewarding career in medical imaging. Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and work alongside experienced faculty to develop the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this growing field. Read more...

Contact Information

• Sherry DeWitt | sdewitt@kent.edu |
  330-337-4227
• Kelly Dragomir, M.A. R.T. (R)(CT) (Radiologic Technology, CT and MRI) | kadragom@kent.edu | 330-337-4129
• Cyndi Peterson, M.P.H., R.T., RDMS, RVT (Diagnostic Medical Sonography) | clpeters@kent.edu
• Shellie Warino, M.Ed., R.T. (R) (T)(Radiation Therapy) | swarino1@kent.edu
• Chat with an Admissions Counselor

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • Fully online (Computed Tomography completer program and Magnetic Resonance Imaging completer programs - for those with a degree in radiologic technology)
  • In person (Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy concentrations)
• Location:
  • Salem Campus (all concentrations)

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Accreditation

The B.R.I.T. degree in Radiologic Imaging Sciences (Radiation Therapy concentration only) is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Dr. Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-381
Phone: 312-704-5300
E: mail@jrcert.org
http://www.jrcert.org/

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Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score or minimum 48 PTE Academic score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive Program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Transfer Students: Students who have attended any other educational institution after graduating from high school must apply as undergraduate transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's Academic Policies.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the program's Coursework tab.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Computed Tomography Concentration Requirements

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Most general elective credit hours will be fulfilled with courses earned for radiologic technology associate degree or hospital-based certificate (32-40 credit hours awarded for certificate).

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Students who have successfully completed ATTR 25057 and ATTR 25058 (or EXSC 25057 and EXSC 25058) may use those courses in place of BSCI 11010 and BSCI 11020 (or BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020).

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Concentration Requirements

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For students with an associate degree or hospital-based certificate, most general elective credit hours will be fulfilled with courses earned for that degree (32 credit hours awarded for certificate).

²

Students who have successfully completed ATTR 25057 and ATTR 25058 (or EXSC 25057 and EXSC 25058) may use those courses in place of BSCI 11010 and BSCI 11020 (or BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020).

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Concentration Requirements

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Most general elective credit hours will be fulfilled with courses earned for radiologic technology associate degree or hospital-based certificate (32 credit hours awarded for certificate).

²

Students who have successfully completed ATTR 25057 and ATTR 25058 (or EXSC 25057 and EXSC 25058) may use those courses in place of BSCI 11010 and BSCI 11020 (or BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020).

Radiation Therapy Concentration Requirements

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For students with an associate degree or hospital-based certificate, most general elective credit hours will be fulfilled with courses earned for that degree (32 credit hours awarded for certificate).

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Students who have successfully completed ATTR 25057 and ATTR 25058 (or EXSC 25057 and EXSC 25058) may use those courses in place of BSCI 11010 and BSCI 11020 (or BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020).

Progression Requirements

To be able to register for Radiologic and Imaging Sciences (RIS) courses, students must be accepted to technical study. Acceptance to technical study is a selective process due to the limited number of students approved for each clinical education setting. Criteria for acceptance are the following:

• Completion of required non-radiologic and imaging sciences (RIS) courses, e.g., biology, chemistry, mathematics, psychology, Kent Core courses
• Minimum 2.750 overall GPA

Graduation Requirements

• Students must complete all Radiologic and Imaging Sciences (RIS) courses with a minimum C grade.
• Students must complete all academic and clinical competencies in their core concentration.

Roadmaps

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Computed Tomography Concentration for A.A.S. Radiologic Technology graduates

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Computed Tomography Concentration for A.T.S. Radiologic Technology graduates (with certification)

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Concentration for A.S. Degree graduates or Freshman

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Concentration for A.A.S Radiologic Technology graduates

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Concentration for A.T.S. Radiologic Technology graduates (with certification)

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Concentration for A.A.S. Radiologic Technology graduates

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Concentration for A.T.S. Radiologic Technology graduates (with certification)

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Radiation Therapy Concentration for A.S. Degree graduates or Freshman

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Radiation Therapy Concentration for A.A.S. Radiologic Technology graduates

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Radiation Therapy Concentration for A.T.S. Radiologic Technology graduates (with certification)

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

University Requirements

All students in a bachelor's degree program at Kent State University must complete the following university requirements for graduation.

NOTE: University requirements may be fulfilled in this program by specific course requirements. Please see Program Requirements for details.

Kent Core Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Computed Tomography concentrations will be able to:

1. Effectively utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills when performing computed tomography procedures.
2. Communicate effectively in oral and written form with patients, families and members of the health care team.
3. Perform Computed Tomography procedures successfully and consistent with entry-level requirements of a registered CT technologist. Successfully perform computed tomography procedures.
4. Determine the value of professional growth and development and to conduct themselves in a professional manner.

Graduates of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography concentrations will be able to:

1. Effectively utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the practice of diagnostic medical sonography.
2. Use oral and written communication skills with members of the health care team.
3. Successfully perform sonographic procedures consistent with entry-level requirements.
4. Determine the value of professional growth and development and conduct themselves in a professional manner.

Graduates of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging concentrations will be able to:

1. Effectively utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills when performing magnetic resonance imaging procedures.
2. Communicate effectively in oral and written form with patients, families and members of the health care team.
3. Perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures successfully and consistent with entry-level requirements of a registered MRI technologist.
4. Determine the value of professional growth and development and to conduct themselves in a professional manner.

Graduates of the Radiation Therapy concentrations will be able to:

1. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the practice of radiation therapy.
2. Effectively communicate in oral and written form with members of the health care team.
3. Successfully perform radiation therapy procedures consistent with entry-level requirements.
4. Determine the value of professional growth and development and to conduct themselves in a professional manner.

Full Description

The Bachelor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Technology degree is designed for students pursuing studies related to medical imaging. Job opportunities for CT and MRI technologists, sonographers and therapists exist in hospitals, surgical centers, clinics, physician offices and other healthcare facilities.

The Radiologic and Imaging Sciences major comprising the following concentrations:

• The Computed Tomography concentration uses specialized x-ray equipment to create sectional images of the human body. Each cross-sectional image reveals complex information about body structures that are used for a variety of reasons (i.e., diagnostic, treatment planning, interventional or screening).
  • Computed Tomography concentration for students who completed an A.A.S. degree in Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy
  • Computed Tomography concentration for students who completed a hospital-based certificate or A.T.S. degree in Radiologic Technology and American Registry of Radiologic Technologist certification examination
• The Diagnostic Medical Sonography concentration uses medical ultrasound (high frequency sound waves that produce images of internal structures) to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases, as well as monitor fetal development.
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography concentration for new students (freshmen) and students who completed an associate degree
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography concentration for students who completed an A.A.S. degree in Radiologic Technology
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography concentration for students who completed a hospital-based certificate program or A.T.S. degree in Radiologic Technology and American Registry of Radiologic Technologist certification examination
• The Magnetic Resonance Imaging concentration uses a powerful magnet, radio waves, and computers to create sectional images of the human body. The images reveal complex information about body structures and the chemical changes that occur as a result of the onset of disease.
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging concentration for students who completed an A.A.S. degree in Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging concentration for students who completed a hospital-based certificate or A.T.S. degree in Radiologic Technology and American Registry of Radiologic Technologist certification examination
• The Radiation Therapy concentration uses specialized high energy treatment units to administer therapeutic doses of radiation to cancer patients.
  • Radiation Therapy concentration for new students (freshmen) and students who completed an associate degree
  • Radiation Therapy concentration for students who completed an A.A.S. degree in Radiologic Technology
  • Radiation Therapy concentration for students who completed a hospital-based certificate program or A.T.S. degree in Radiologic Technology and American Registry of Radiologic Technologist certification examination

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.