Dee Vanlandingham, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3399, Dee.Vanlandingham@daytonastate.edu
Melissa Brown-Mack, Academic Advisor, 386-506-3052, Melissa.Brown-Mack@daytonastate.edu
Program Overview
Mission:
The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences enhances imaging professionals' ability to function effectively in diverse healthcare environments through advanced academic preparation in leadership and computed tomography.
Description:
The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences is designed for practicing imaging professionals seeking advanced education. Applicants must hold an associate degree from an accredited program and possess an eligible professional credential.
Students select one of the following concentrations:
- Leadership (fully online)
- Computed Tomography (online with clinical practicum)
2+2 Degree Completion Pathway: Students enter the program with an accredited associate degree and an eligible professional credential to complete upper-division coursework leading to the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences.
College Accreditation: Daytona State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Daytona State College also may offer certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Daytona State College may be directed to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097; telephone (404) 679-4500; or visit www.sacscoc.org.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of basic radiographic and advanced medical imaging skills.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills that provide compassionate, culturally competent, and age-appropriate patient care.
- Demonstrate problem-solving and critical-thinking skills that support ethical and safe patient care.
- Demonstrate the value of professional development and lifelong learning to meet the evolving needs of the medical imaging profession.
Admission and Degree Requirements
Admission:
- This is a restricted access program.
- Submit a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences application.
- Possess a conferred Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree from a program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Graduates of non-JRCERT or non-CAAHEP accredited programs may also qualify for admission if they have held American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credentials for a minimum of 24 months.
- Possess a degree from a regionally accredited institution and a current eligible professional credential from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
- Earn a minimum cumulative college grade point average of 2.5, including grades of "C" or higher in prerequisite coursework.
- Complete a minimum of 48 accepted lower-division credits, including the following prerequisite coursework:
- Submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions. International transcripts must be evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
Completion:
- Complete the program within six semesters.
- Complete 36 credits of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences major coursework, 36 credits of General Education coursework, and 48 accepted lower-division credits.
- Demonstrate foreign language competency by completing two years of the same foreign language in high school or two semesters of the same college-level foreign language.
- Satisfy the College-Level Communication and Computational Skills and Civic Literacy Competency requirements.
- Earn a grade of "C" or better in all program-specific, elective, and prerequisite courses.
- Comply with the policies and procedures outlined in the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Student Policy Handbook and the Daytona State College Student Handbook.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: Complete the FAFSA at
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For information on grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, visit the Office of Financial Aid at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
Students are also encouraged to apply for Daytona State College Foundation scholarships. Additional information is available at
daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Credit Requirements
| General Education |
36.00 |
| Associate Degree |
48.00 |
| BSRIS Core Program of Study |
21.00 |
| BRIS Concentration |
15.00 |
| TOTAL |
120.00 |
Program Specific Courses
| RTE3213 | Radiology Information Systems | 3.00 |
| HSC3730 | Research Methods for Health Professions | 3.00 |
| RTE4574 | Advanced Imaging Modalities | 3.00 |
| HSC4550 | Pathophysiology for Health Care | 3.00 |
| HSC4645 | Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Care | 3.00 |
| HSA3101 | U.S. Healthcare Systems | 3.00 |
| RTE3253 | Teaching in the Health Profession | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Concentration: Leadership
| HSA4107 | Health Services Administration | 3.00 |
| RTE4474 | Quality Management in Imaging | 3.00 |
| HSA4340 | Principles of Human Resources Management | 3.00 |
| HSA4353 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| HSA4502 | Health Care Risk Management | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Concentration: Computed Tomography
| RTE3116 | Advanced Patient Care | 3.00 |
| RTE3765 | Anatomy for the Medical Imager | 3.00 |
| RTE3590 | Computed Tomography | 3.00 |
| RTE4474 | Quality Management in Imaging | 3.00 |
| RTE4942L | CT Practicum | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
| Communication Core | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3.00 |
| RTE3213 | Radiology Information Systems | 3.00 |
| HSC3730 | Research Methods for Health Professions | 3.00 |
| RTE4574 | Advanced Imaging Modalities | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
2nd Semester
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy course | 3.00 |
| Mathematics Core | 3.00 |
| HSC4550 | Pathophysiology for Health Care | 3.00 |
| HSC4645 | Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Care | 3.00 |
| HSA3101 | U.S. Healthcare Systems | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Social Sciences Core: Civic Literacy-Students must also pass the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE) prior to graduating.
3rd Semester
| Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3.00 |
| RTE3253 | Teaching in the Health Profession | 3.00 |
| Concentration | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Humanities Core: It is recommended that students take a Humanities course with the Cultural/Global designation for this requirement, unless a Cultural/Global course has already been passed.
4th Semester
| Concentration | 3 |
| Concentration | 3 |
| Concentration | 3 |
| Concentration | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |