The mission of the NYUS Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences program is to meet the changing needs of the healthcare community by offering career advancement opportunities to graduates of an accredited associate degree program currently certified in Radiology Technology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Radiation Therapy. The Imaging Sciences program utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to prepare students for upward career mobility in imaging management and/or imaging technology.
Program Goal
Apply advanced knowledge, innovative technologies, and management skills essential to the medical imaging and therapeutic professions.
Program Objectives
The program’s mission and goals are further defined in the following program objectives:
- Apply analytical and managerial skills for diverse healthcare settings
- Communicate with internal and external healthcare stakeholders
- Investigate advanced, current, and emerging diagnostic imaging technologies
- Demonstrate effective leadership skills
Prerequisites for Major Courses
An Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution and credentialing in one of the following: Radiology Technology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Radiation Therapy is required for admission.
The following lower division general education courses:
| Eng Comp II |
3.0 credit hours |
| Statistics |
3.0 credit hours |
| AND one of the following |
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| College Algebra |
3.0 credit hours |
| College Math |
3.0 credit hours |
Program Outline
To receive the degree, students must earn 60.0 upper-division semester credit hours in the program
Program requirements are as follows:
NOTE: All lower division major and general education courses must be successfully completed before upper division courses are undertaken.
| Upper Division Major Courses (30.0 credit hours) |
| Essentials of Imaging & Therapy |
3.0 credit hours |
| Imaging Science Information Systems |
3.0 credit hours |
| Healthcare Finance |
3.0 credit hours |
| Health Law & Ethics |
3.0 credit hours |
| Risk Management in Healthcare |
3.0 credit hours |
| Leadership in Radiology |
3.0 credit hours |
| Intro to Management & Org Behavior |
3.0 credit hours |
| Issues in Healthcare Communications |
3.0 credit hours |
| Healthcare Settings Analysis |
3.0 credit hours |
| Conflict Management in Healthcare |
3.0 credit hours |
| Imaging Administration Concentration (21 credit hours) |
| Healthcare Marketing |
3.0 credit hours |
| Public Policy in Healthcare |
3.0 credit hours |
| Accreditation & Regulation in Imaging Sciences |
3.0 credit hours |
| Performance Management |
3.0 credit hours |
| Radiology Operations Management |
3.0 credit hours |
| Economics in Medical Imaging |
3.0 credit hours |
| Electives – 3 credits |
| Radiologic Technology Concentration (21 credit hours) |
| Cross Sectional Anatomy |
3.0 credit hours |
| CT |
3.0 credit hours |
| MRI I |
3.0 credit hours |
| MRI II |
3.0 credit hours |
| Electives – 9 credits |
| Vascular Sonography Concentration (21 credit hours) |
| Cerebrovascular Sonography |
3.0 credit hours |
| Peripheral Vascular Sonography |
3.0 credit hours |
| Abdominal Vascular Sonography |
3.0 credit hours |
| Vascular Lab Administration & Accreditation |
3.0 credit hours |
| Electives – 9 credits |
| Nuclear Medicine Concentration (21credit hours) |
| PET CT and Radiopharmaceuticals |
3.0 credit hours |
| Nuclear Medicine Pathology |
3.0 credit hours |
| Special topics in Nuclear Medicine |
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| Radiation Biology |
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| Electives – 9 credits |
| **Clinical Imaging Concentration (21 credit hours) |
| Cross Sectional Anatomy |
3.0 credit hours |
| CT |
3.0 credit hours |
| MRI I |
3.0 credit hours |
| Internships/Practicums/Clinical Practice |
3.0 credit hours |
| Internships/Practicums/Clinical Practice |
3.0 credit hours |
| Internships/Practicums/Clinical Practice |
3.0 credit hours |
| Internships/Practicums/Clinical Practice |
3.0 credit hours |
| Upper Division General Education Courses (9 credit hours) |
| Professional Writing |
3.0 credit hours |
| Critical Thinking |
3.0 credit hours |
| Management Information Systems |
3.0 credit hours |
| Additional Electives (9 credit hours) |
| Quality Management |
3.0 credit hours |
| Mammography |
3.0 credit hours |
| Radiographic Special Procedures |
3.0 credit hours |
