Radiologic Sciences
DegreeType: Bachelor of Science(BS)
Program Length: 4 years(120 credit hours)
What Can You Do With a Degreein RadiologicSciences?
McNeese?sradiologicsciencesdegreeprogram preparesyou to providebasicand advanced care to patientsaspart of ahealthcareteam by performingdiagnosticimagingexamswhile minimizinghazardousrisksinvolved with equipment that usesradiation Our program incorporatesthestudy of anatomy,physiology, positioningand radiographictechniques
Oneof only50 radiologicsciencesbachelor?s degreesinthecountryaccreditedbythe Joint ReviewCommitteeonEducationin RadiologicTechnology(JRCERT),our programboastsa 98% first-timepassrate onthenational certificationexam.
WHYMCNEESE?
Herearejust a fewreasonstomake McNeeseyour first choice...
Applied Learning:
Asaradiologicsciencesmajor,you?ll gain hands-on clinical experiencethrough interdisciplinary program coursework and collaboratewith studentsin other healthcare disciplines.TheCollegeof Nursingand Health Professionsalso hasseveral affiliation agreements with local inpatient and outpatient healthcare organizationsthat open up opportunitiesfor you to learn and practicein aprofessional healthcare environment.
State-of-the-Art Technology:
Featuringanew radiography lab with digital imagingequipment,McNeese?sradiologicsciences program also hasonlineresourcesthat help you keep track of your progresstoward your degree, takecomputerized testsand managea professional portfolio that you can present to potential employers
ExcellenceWith aPersonal Touch:
With adedicated student servicescoordinator, faculty advisorsand program coordinators,the faculty and staff in theradiologicsciencesprogram arehereto help connect you with theresources and adviceyou need to successfully earn your bachelor?sdegreeand get themost from your collegeexperience
Professional Certification and State Licensure
After completingthebachelor?sdegreeprogram at McNeese,you can apply to taketheAmerican Registry of RadiologicTechnologists(ARRT) national certification exam in radiography,which also serves asthestatelicenseexam for theLouisianaState RadiologicTechnology Board of Examiners.With a radiography certification,you can broaden your expertiseand earn credentialsin another areaof radiologictechnology.You may also beeligibleto sit for specialized certification examsin post-primary clinical areassuch asmammography or cardiacinterventional radiography.
Accelerated Associateto Bachelor?s DegreeProgram
Undergraduatestudentswho havealready earned their associatedegreeand areregistered with the AARTcan earn up to 54 hoursof advanced placement credit toward thebachelor?sdegree program in radiologicsciences Thisallowsyou to earn your bachelor?sdegreefaster.
Rad-Tech Week
National RadiologicTechnology Week isan annual event celebrated at McNeese.Undergraduate studentsdisplay anumber of exhibitsthat highlight thevital work of radiologictechnologists and radiologists.
Stateand National Meetings
Asaradiologicsciencesmajor,you?ll haveavariety of opportunitiesto attend professional meetings and conferencesin Louisianaand acrossthe country to enhanceyour academicexperience. Studentslearn about thelatest developmentsin thefield and network with radiologic technologists
