Diagnostic Imaging Curriculum
Diagnostic Imaging is a specialty devoted to the study of routine and advanced radiographic imaging procedures. The curriculum includes emerging advanced technologies in Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The program prepares student for various careers in hospitals, clinics, education, and management by offering the four degrees described below.
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Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging
Students entering the three-year track at the sophomore level take 47 semester credit hours (SCH) towards their degree during their first two years. After the sophomore and junior years, the students are eligible to select a one-year track specialization for their senior year (36 or 42 SCH).
Students entering a one-year track at the senior level take 41 or 47 SCH towards their degree, depending on their track.
The semester-by-semester schedules include all courses needed to graduate, but the sequences are subject to change.
Three-Year Track (47 SCH in first two years)
Sophomore Year (30)
Fall Semester (12)
DI 2210 Introduction to Radiologic Sciences (2)
DI 2221 Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences (2)
DI 2301 Principles of Radiographic Exposure I (3)
DI 2331 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning I (3)
HS 3270 Fundamentals of Writing and Critical Thinking (2)
Spring Semester (13)
DI 2261 Clinical Education I (2)
DI 2332 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning II (3)
DI 2342 Principles of Radiographic Exposure II (3)
DI 3343 Quality Management in Radiology (3)
DI 4201 Radiation Safety and Protection (2)
Summer Semester (5)
DI 2262 Clinical Education II (2)
DI 2333 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning III (3)
Junior Year (17)
Fall Semester (9)
DI 3334 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning IV (3)
DI 3360 Clinical Education III (3)
DI 4210 Radiobiology (2)
HS 4100 Issues in Health Care Ethics (1)
Spring Semester (8)
DI 3100 Capstone: Registry Review (1)
DI 3235 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning V (2)
DI 3361 Clinical Education IV (3)
HS 4101 Diversity & Cultural Competence (1)
HS 4111 Medial Law (1)
Emphasis in Computed Tomography
Visit the CT web page for its curriculum and other emphasis information.
Emphasis in Computed Tomography/Vascular Interventional
Visit the CT/VI web page for its curriculum and other emphasis information.
Emphasis in Education
Visit the Education web page for its curriculum and other emphasis information.
Emphasis in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Visit the MRI web page for its curriculum and other emphasis information.
Emphasis in Management
Visit the Management web page for its curriculum and other emphasis information.
Advanced Technical Mammography Certificate
Visit the Mammography web page for its curriculum and other information.
Our Labs
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Conferences
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