Allied Health | Bachelor of Science in Medical Diagnostic Imaging
Increased technology has prompted many hospitals to seek to employ RTs who have been trained in two or more skilled areas. This program provides you the opportunity to pursue cross-training in various areas of advanced imaging. During different times of the year, you may be able to attend course sequences in modalities such as computed tomography (CT), ultrasound (US), cardiovascular-interventional technology (CVIT), mammography (M), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or bone densitometry (BD). This degree is also available online.
Program Summary
The B.S. in Medical Diagnostic Imaging requires a minimum of 120 Credit Hours for graduation, including:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34 | |
| Cognate courses | 29 | |
| Medical Diagnostic Imaging Core Courses | 30 | |
| Open Electives 1 | 27 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Open electives are the credit hours required to reach a minimum of 120 total hours and 45 upper-level hours. The number listed assumes all courses are completed at FHSU as listed. This number may vary if students transfer courses, or have individual substitutions allowed. Students should speak with their advisor if either situation applies to determine if the number will vary, and to ensure they enroll in a minimum of 45 upper-level hours.
Students entering within 1 year of high school graduation will take UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar and may apply that hour in the open elective category.
Program Requirements
General Education
All undergraduate degrees require completion of the Kansas Systemwide General Education.
Courses identified with GE on this page may satisfy a general education requirement in addition to the identified degree requirement. Students who apply a degree requirement to satisfy a general education requirement will typically add an equal number of hours to the the university elective category. This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree. Transfer students and students majoring in programs with approved exceptions are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34-35 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Department Cognate Courses (required) | ||
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| COMM 100 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| BIOL 100 | Human Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 102 | Laboratory Experiences in Biology | 1 |
| BIOL 230 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 230L | Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 231 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 231L | Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 245 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| MATH 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Total Hours | 26 | |
Required Cognates can be used to satisfy the first four areas of the General Education requirements; English, Communication, Math & Statistics, and Natural & Physical Sciences.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Department/Major Requirements | ||
| Select a minimum of 30 credits from the following: | 30 | |
| Cross-Sectional Anatomy: Normal | ||
| Sectional Pathology & Variant Anatomy | ||
| Computed Tomography Procedures | ||
| Computed Tomography Physics & Instrumentation | ||
| Medical Imaging Clinical Preceptorship | ||
| MRI Physics and Instrumentation | ||
| Cardiovascular-Interventional Technology | ||
| Mammography for Radiologic Technologists | ||
| Leadership and Management of Radiology | ||
| Advanced Patient Care for Imaging Professionals | ||
| Bone Densitometry Techniques | ||
| Advanced Mammography | ||
| Digital Mammography | ||
| Advanced Cardiovascular Interventional Technology | ||
| CVIT Pathology and Case Review | ||
| Principles of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | ||
| PACS Administration | ||
| MRI Procedures | ||
| Managing Change in Healthcare | ||
| Emerging Issues in Health Care | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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In addition to the prerequisite courses, all students must complete the KBOR General Education Program.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All bachelor degrees require: | ||
| GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set) | ||
| A minimum of 30 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A | ||
| Successful completion of an upper division Writing and Information Literacy course (Most majors contain a course designated) | ||
| A minimum of 45 hours of recognized upper division credit | ||
| A minimum of 120 hours of recognized college credit | ||
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| SGE010 - English Discipline Area | 3 | |
| SGE030 - Math Statistics Discipline Area | 3 | |
| BIOL 245 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| UNIV 101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Personal and Professional Development | 3 | |
| SGE020 - Communication Discipline Area | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SGE010 - English Discipline Area | 3 | |
| SGE020 - Communication Discipline Area | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SGE040 - Natural Physical Science Discipline Area | 4 | |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area | 3 | |
| SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Personal and Professional Development | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 46 | |
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