Allied Health | Master of Professional Studies (Medical Imaging Administration or Education)
Available with a concentration in Administration or Education
Fort Hays State University is the only university in Kansas that offers a graduate program within medical imaging administration or education. The Master of Professional Studies in Medical Imaging is a 30-credit hour, innovative program that allows the professional to pursue either an administration or education emphasis. The program is designed for imaging professionals to increase their knowledge and skills in these areas of emphasis and expand upon their career opportunities as most hospitals and higher education entities are requiring advanced degrees for employment as a medical imaging administrator or educator.
As an administrator or educator, you work very closely with physicians, administration, other healthcare providers, students, and other educators. The master’s with emphasis in imaging administration will focus on administrative duties to include healthcare informatics and technology management, legal and ethical issues in healthcare, modality management, quality management, policy and procedure, and recruitment and retention of quality technologists. The master’s with emphasis in education will focus on curriculum development and instruction, assessment and evaluation, administration in medical imaging education, advanced technologies, and legal and ethical issues in healthcare. Student enrollment is limited to ensure quality experiences for each professional and to encourage interaction between students and faculty. Graduates of the program will be very marketable and valuable to healthcare organizations and educational programs.
Curriculum
Upon admission to the Master of Professional Studies in Medical Imaging Program, each student will work cooperatively with the on-line master’s degree advisor to develop a course of study tailored to individual interests with emphasis in either medical imaging education or medical imaging administration. All courses are available through FHSU Online. Each area of emphasis requires the student to complete 30 credit hours of coursework, nine hours of core, twelve hours of major, six hours of elective and three hours of culminating. Please consult with Dr. Christa Beiker regarding course availability in specific semesters to plan and create a program of study. Rolling admission will begin effective April 1st, 2022.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| MDI 852 | Statistics in Medical Imaging | 3 |
| MDI 854 | Research Methods in Medical Imaging | 3 |
| MDI 856 | Advanced Technologies in Medical Imaging Sciences | 3 |
| Emphasis in Administration or Education | ||
| Select an emphasis: | 18 | |
| Administration Emphasis | ||
| Administration Major Courses: | ||
| Medical Imaging Administration | ||
| Medical Imaging Modality Management | ||
| Communication and Information Management in Medical Imaging | ||
| Legal Issues in Health Care | ||
| Administration Electives: | ||
Select two courses from the following: | ||
| Innovative Technology Integration | ||
| Educational Leadership | ||
| Principles of Organizational Leadership | ||
| Readings in Organizational Leadership | ||
| Organizational Systems, Change, and Leadership | ||
| Sustainable Enterprise Excellence | ||
| Administration in Medical Imaging Education | ||
| Total Quality Management | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Recruitment, Selection, and Retention | ||
| Total Compensation | ||
| Training and Development | ||
| Grant Writing | ||
| Education Emphasis | ||
| Education Major Courses: | ||
| Curriculum Development in Medical Imaging | ||
| Assessment and Evaluation in Medical Imaging Education | ||
| Administration in Medical Imaging Education | ||
| Legal Issues in Health Care | ||
| Education Major Electives: | ||
Select two courses from the following: | ||
| Innovative Technology Integration | ||
| Educational Leadership | ||
| Principles of Organizational Leadership | ||
| Leadership and Personal Development | ||
| Organizational Systems, Change, and Leadership | ||
| Communication and Information Management in Medical Imaging | ||
| Total Quality Management | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Recruitment, Selection, and Retention | ||
| Total Compensation | ||
| Training and Development | ||
| Grant Writing | ||
| Culminating Experience 1 | ||
| MDI 858 | Capstone in Medical Imaging | 3 |
| Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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All students will complete a 3 credit hour, culminating experience.
Graduate School Graduation Requirements
All Graduate degrees1 require:
- Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
- A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
- Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
- Degree completion within 8 years.
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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.
Note for MLS and MPS degree concentrations:
Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) programs are administratively housed within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences but are listed in the catalog within the academic unit related to the relevant concentration area for ease in navigation.
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) programs are administratively housed within the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences but are listed in the catalog within the academic unit related to the relevant concentration area for ease in navigation.
Education Emphasis
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| MDI 854 | Research Methods in Medical Imaging | 3 |
| MDI 810 | Curriculum Development in Medical Imaging | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| MDI 852 | Statistics in Medical Imaging | 3 |
| MDI 812 | Assessment and Evaluation in Medical Imaging Education | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| MDI 856 | Advanced Technologies in Medical Imaging Sciences | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Directed Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| HHP 625G | Legal Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| MDI 814 | Administration in Medical Imaging Education | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| MDI 858 | Capstone in Medical Imaging | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Administration Emphasis
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| MDI 854 | Research Methods in Medical Imaging | 3 |
| MDI 830 | Medical Imaging Administration | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| MDI 852 | Statistics in Medical Imaging | 3 |
| MDI 832 | Medical Imaging Modality Management | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| MDI 856 | Advanced Technologies in Medical Imaging Sciences | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MDI 834 | Communication and Information Management in Medical Imaging | 3 |
| Directed Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| HHP 625G | Legal Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| Directed Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| MDI 858 | Capstone in Medical Imaging | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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Eligibility/Admission Criteria
Prior to admission to the program, students must have completed a bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Science, Medical Imaging Science, or a related field and have earned a minimum of 3.0 GPA in the most recent 60 hours of college credit. In addition, students must provide verification of relative imaging certifications through entities as ARRT, NMTCB or ARDMS. Students will complete the graduate school application for admission which requires the following:
- Complete the online Graduate School application.
- Degree-specific admission requirements include a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, and an official transcript indicating the conferral of an undergraduate 4-year degree.
- Personal statement of interest must include rationale for applying for the Master of Professional Studies in Medical Imaging with emphasis in education or administration.