Diagnostic Imaging
in the School of Health Professions
Education Emphasis
The Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Imaging with specialization in Education is designed for radiologic science professionals who are planning to advance their careers as instructors in medical imaging or seeking employment as Application Specialist with Medical Imaging equipment manufacturers in the industry.
The emphasis is part of a three-year Diagnostic Imaging Radiography track or a one-year pre-certified track leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. The program’s flexible schedule allows students to complete their degree in as little as 12 months (full-time) or 24 months (part-time). 100% of the content is delivered in a hybrid format. See the prerequisites and FAQs (pdf).
Visit the program on the campus of MD Anderson during one of the program information sessions.
Visit the DI Curriculum page for information about Transferability of Credit.
An Overview of Diagnostic Imaging
Administration
Program Director: Radiography, Education and Management
Suzieann Bass, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(ARRT)
Executive Advisor
Aurelio Matamoros, M.D.
Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology
Division of Diagnostic Imaging
MD Anderson Cancer Center
View the complete roster of SHP educators
Accreditation
All programs in SHP are regionally accredited through
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS)
1866 Southern Ln.
Decatur, GA 30033-4097
Phone 404-679-4501
Fax 404-679-4558
Full-Time Curriculum
Diagnostic Imaging Track in Education (36 or 41 SCH)
Students continuing the three-year track at the senior level take 30 semester credit hours towards their degree during their final year.
Students entering the one-year track at the senior level take 42 semester credit hours towards their degree.
The semester-by-semester schedules include all courses needed to graduate, but the sequences are subject to change.
Three-Year Track Seniors (36)
Fall Semester (9)
DI 4300 Research Techniques in Radiologic Sciences (3)
DI 4313 Education Internship I (3)
DI 4323 Management Skills for New Supervisor (3)
Spring Semester (15)
DI 4301 Research Project (3)
DI 4310 Teaching Strategies in Healthcare Education (3)
DI 4314 Education Internship II (3)
DI 4319 Fiscal Analysis in Health Care (3)
DI 4322 Effective Human Resources Management (3)
Summer Semester (12)
DI 4311 Instructional Design (3)
DI 4315 Issues in Health Care Education (3)
DI 4316 Leadership in Radiologic Sciences (3)
DI 4326 Individual Projects (3)
One-Year Track Seniors (41)
Fall Semester (12)
DI 4300 Research Techniques in Radiologic Sciences (3)
DI 4313 Education Internship I (3)
DI 4323 Management Skills for New Supervisor (3)
HS 3270 Fundamentals of Writing and Critical Thinking (2)
HS 4100 Issues in Health Care Ethics (1)
Spring Semester (16)
DI 4301 Research Project (3)
DI 4310 Teaching Strategies in Healthcare Education (3)
DI 4314 Education Internship II (3)
DI 4319 Fiscal Analysis in Health-Care (3)
DI 4322 Effective Human Resource Management (3)
HS 4101 Diversity and Cultural Competence (1)
Summer Semester (13)
DI 4311 Instructional Design (3)
DI 4315 Issues in Health Care Education (3)
DI 4316 Leadership in Radiologic Sciences (3)
DI 4326 Individual Projects (3)
HS 4111 Medical Law (1)
Part-Time Curriculum
Diagnostic Imaging Track in Education (41 SCH)
Students entering the one-year part-time track at the senior level take 42 semester credit hours towards their degree.
One-Year Track Seniors Year 1 (20)
Fall Semester (7)
DI 4323 Management Skills for New Supervisor (3)
HS 3270 Fundamentals of Writing and Critical Thinking (3)
HS 4100 Issues in Health Care Ethics (1)
Spring Semester (7)
DI 4310 Teaching Strategies in Healthcare Education (3)
DI 4319 Fiscal Analysis in Health-Care (3)
HS 4101 Diversity and Cultural Competence (1)
Summer Semester (7)
DI 4311 Instructional Design (3)
DI 4315 Issues in Health Care Education (3)
HS 4111 Medical Law (1)
The semester-by-semester schedules include all courses needed to graduate, but the sequences are subject to change.
One-Year Track Seniors Year 2 (21)
Fall Semester (6)
DI 4300 Research Techniques in Radiologic Sciences (3)
DI 4313 Education Internship I (3)
Spring Semester (9)
DI 4301 Research Project (3)
DI 4314 Education Internship II (3)
DI 4322 Effective Human Resources Management (3)
Summer Semester (6)
DI 4316 Leadership in Radiologic Sciences (3)
DI 4326 Individual Projects (3)
Suzieann Bass, Ed.D.
713-792-3455
SMBass@mdanderson.edu
School of Health Professions
713-745-1205
askSHP@mdanderson.org