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Master of Science in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Bridge Program
RIS 710 Professional Practice Trends in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences RIS 800 Radiologic and Imaging Practicum 3 3
Radiologic & Imaging Sciences Research: (6 credits)
COURSE TITLE RIS 730 Imaging Applied Research Methodology I RIS 731 Imaging Applied Research Methodology II CREDIT HOURS 3 3
Students will select one concentration below:
Teaching & Learning Leadership Concentration: (9 credits)
COURSE TITLE RIS 750 Teaching & Learning in Radiologic & Imaging Sciences RIS 755 Curriculum & Assessment in Radiologic & Imaging Sciences RIS 760 Student Success in Radiologic & Imaging Sciences CREDIT HOURS 3 3 3
Administrative Leadership Concentration: (9 credits)
COURSE TITLE HCM 701 Introduction to Business Management HCM 740 Managing Teams, Performance, and Human Capital HCM 742 Finance and Accounting for Healthcare Organizations
Core Courses: 15 credits Research Courses: 6 credits Concentration Courses: 9 credits Total: 30 credits
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The AS to MS in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Bridge Program is designed for technologists who want to quickly advance their career within the field. In this program, students build on your associate degree to advance to the master's level without needing to first earn a bachelor’s degree. This program is the first in the nation to offer a direct pathway from the associate degree to a master’s degree specifically related to radiologic and imaging sciences. In this online, 52-credit program, you can choose between two 9-credit tracks—one for Teaching & Learning Leadership and one for Administrative Leadership. Designed to meet your needs, the extremely flexible curriculum allows you to take courses in any order after completion of your core courses. When you graduate, you will hold a master’s degree in radiologic and imaging sciences and be able to advance into roles within research, leadership, or education.
Admissions:
• Graduated with an associate degree from one of the medical imaging or therapeutics programs (DMS, MRI, NMT, RAD, or RTT). • Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in the medical imaging or therapeutics program courses. • Successfully completed one of the national certification/registry examinations in a medical imaging or therapeutics modality (ARRT, NMTCB, RDMS, CAMRT). • A license to practice in a radiological or imaging science field or eligibility for licensure in at least one jurisdiction in the United States or Canada. • A minimum TOEFL score of 79 or a score of 6.5 on the IELTS (required of all candidates for whom English is not the native language.)
Curriculum: Master of Science in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Bridge
To be completed prior to starting MS portion of the program.* COURSE TITLE HSC 320 Writing for Health Professionals LIB 512 Healthcare Ethics MAT 210 Statistics
RSC 340 Success in Radiologic Sciences RSC 330 Research in Radiologic Sciences CREDIT HOURS 3 3 3
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