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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:

General Education34
Cognate courses29
Medical Diagnostic Imaging Core Courses30
Open Electives 127
Total Hours120
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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.  

General Education34-35
Department Cognate Courses (required)
ENG 101English Composition I3
ENG 102English Composition II3
COMM 100Fundamentals of Oral Communication3
BIOL 100Human Biology3
BIOL 102Laboratory Experiences in Biology1
BIOL 230Anatomy and Physiology I3
BIOL 230LAnatomy and Physiology I Laboratory1
BIOL 231Anatomy and Physiology II3
BIOL 231LAnatomy and Physiology II Laboratory1
BIOL 245Medical Terminology2
MATH 110College Algebra3
Total Hours26

Required Cognates can be used to satisfy the first four areas of the General Education requirements; English, Communication, Math & Statistics, and Natural & Physical Sciences. 

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 Hours30
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In addition to the prerequisite courses, all students must complete the KBOR General Education Program.

Degree Requirements

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
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
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
 Hours15
Spring
SGE010 - English Discipline Area 3
SGE020 - Communication Discipline Area 3
Open Electives 3
 Hours9
Second Year
Fall
SGE040 - Natural Physical Science Discipline Area 4
 Hours4
Spring
SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area 3
 Hours3
Third Year
Fall
SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area 3
 Hours3
Spring
SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area 3
 Hours3
Fourth Year
Fall
SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area 3
SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Personal and Professional Development 3
 Hours6
Spring
SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Critical Thinking 3
 Hours3
 Total Hours46

Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.

To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.

The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.