Radiologic Science, A.A.S.
Our radiologic science program puts you on the fast-track to a career.
DEGREE:
Associate of Applied Science
DELIVERY:
Face-to-Face
LOCATION:
Morehead
TIME REQUIRED:
2 Years
What You'll Learn in the Radiologic Science Program
Gain the hands-on skills and practical knowledge to prepare you to pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination. This national certification qualifies you for a successful, rewarding career as an X-ray technician.
What You Can Do with a Radiologic Science Degree
Become qualified to work as a registered radiographer in hospitals, outpatient imaging clinics, doctor’s offices, and other healthcare settings. You’ll also build important skills like speaking and writing clearly, working well with others, thinking critically, and being professional.
- Bone Densitometry Technologist
- CT Technologist
- Interventional Radiologic Technologist
- Mammographer
- Medical Dosimetrist
- MRI Technologist
- Radiographer
- Radiologic Technologist
- Radiology Supervisor
- X-ray Technologist
- Baptist Health System KY & IN
- Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
- Philips
- Pikeville Medical Center
- UC Health
Mission, Goals & Outcomes
Mission, goals and anticipated learner outcomes for radiologic science students.
Program Effectiveness Data
View exam passage, job placement and program completion rates for the program.
Clinical Sites
A list of clinical settings where radiologic science students gain real-world experience.
Fees & Expenses
A list of additional fees and expenses for radiologic science students.
Health & Physical Requirements
All imaging sciences students must meet certain physical requirements
Background Check & Drug Screening
View required screening process for imaging sciences students.
Grievance Policy
Methods for students to file grievances.
Calendars
View MSU's Academic Calendars for important dates and deadlines.
Admission to the Radiologic Science program
The radiologic science program has a selective admission policy in addition to the University's admission procedure. Admission to Morehead State does not guarantee admission to the radiologic science program. The number of clinical placement positions limits enrollment.
In addition to meeting program admission requirements, the student must also meet ARRT professional ethics requirements. Any student or prospective student that has a concern about a potential ethics violation (i.e. charges from violating state or federal laws, fraud or deceptive practices, improper management of patient records, etc.) should consider requesting an ethics review from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to determine eligibility to take the national certification exam.
With this option of ARRT ethics review, the student or prospective student will submit information and documentation regarding the potential ethics violation before applying for certification and registration or program admission. The ARRT Ethics Committee will review submission(s) and determine if it warrants a sanction. If a sanction is received, it might permit ineligibility for program admission or applying for certification and registration for the national certification exam.
Relevant University Administrative Regulations (UAR)s – 500.05
- Admission pathways
- Admission as a Transfer Student
- Admission as a Returning Student
- Admission as an International Student
- Admission as a Special Student
- Dual Admission
- BIOL 234* - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I, 3 hours.
- BIOL 235*- Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II, 3 hours.
- COMS 108 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication, 3 hours.
- ENG 100 - Writing, 3 hours.
- MATH 152 - College Algebra, 3 hours.
- **FYS 101 - First Year Seminar, 3 hours.
- IMS/NURS 202 - Medical Terminology, 2 hours.
- PSY 154 - Introduction to Psychology, 3 hours.
- *** RSCI 110 - Introduction to Radiologic Sciences, 1 hour.
- **** General education distribution course or ENG 200, 3 hours.
Total - 30 Credit hours
- * If BIOL 244 & 244A and 245 & 245A are taken it changes total degree credit hours to 80.
- **Transfer students with more than 24 credit hours are exempt and may substitute a social and behavioral science course to meet general education core requirements.
***Consideration may be granted for completing this course after admission during the first semester.
****Any distribution course fulfills the requirement for program admission.
****For any questions about registration timelines or timelines, academic calendars can be accessed at through Academic Affairs..
- A grade point average of 2.5 or higher (with no rounding) in the required pre-radiologic sciences courses and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all college work.
- Possess current certification in basic life support for health care providers (CPR) by the American Heart Association.
- Meet health and physical capability requirements established by the Department of Kinesiology, Health and Imaging Sciences.
Students who finish the program are eligible for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national certification examination in radiography. Students wishing to progress to the baccalaureate imaging sciences program must apply before completion of the associate program. The clinical rotations must be completed at two different health care agencies associated with the program.
Students must complete an extensive clinical education curriculum that is designed to develop the students’ potential for becoming a highly qualified radiologic science practitioner. In addition to didactic and laboratory courses, the students will be assigned to at least two clinical education centers during the AAS Radiologic Science Program.
These clinical educational experiences will provide students with many opportunities to acquire imaging concepts and theories, perform imaging procedures, and practice accepted behaviors in areas of patient care, radiation protection, professional conduct, and professional ethics while meeting ARRT requirements.
Students may be assigned to clinical education centers that require distant travel or relocation. Clinical experiences may be required during various hours of the day, evening, and weekend. Periodically during the clinical semesters, students must travel to campus for face-to-face meetings with faculty advisors, class sessions, group interactions, testing, etc.
The clinical coordinator makes clinical assignments. Even though the program may ask students for their preference in assignments, there are no guarantees that students will be assigned to any of their preferences. The Clinical Coordinator and the Program Director will consider any complications or situations that arise on an individual basis. Decisions about student clinical assignments will be made based on the best interests of the students, the clinical sites, and the program. Assignments may also be changed because of situations in a hospital setting or because students are not making progress. The program reserves the right to make any necessary changes in clinical assignments. See the process for clinical placement in this handbook for further details.
While completing the clinical internship at affiliating clinical education centers, students will receive instructions on both the equipment operation and the routine procedures performed there. Following instruction and demonstration, students will be evaluated and counseled on their competency in performing standard imaging procedures.
Students will also be evaluated in areas of professional behavior, professional appearance, and upkeep of the assigned room. Students will have weekly assigned clinical education requirements. (For specifics on evaluation, procedures see Clinical Code of Conduct; Rules and Regulations in Section III of this manual).
The RSCI program supports equitable learning opportunities for all students.
In program courses, all examinations, quizzes, campus laboratory evaluations, and clinical evaluation grades are carried out to two decimal points. The percentage point grading scale for all radiologic science program courses is as follows:
A = 92.0% - 100.0%
B = 84.0% - 91.0%
C = 76.0% - 83.0%
D = 670% - 75.0%
E = 66.0%
Applications will be accepted beginning in January and must be received by the fourth Friday in May.
Submit a complete application packet with the following required materials:
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Official transcripts documenting all courses required for admission.
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Copy of course description(s) if course equivalencies are not listed on the MSU transfer credit webpage.
Mail all application materials to:
Morehead State University
Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Imaging Sciences
ATTN: Imaging Sciences
Center for Health, Education, and Research
316 W. 2nd. St., Suite 210
Morehead, Kentucky 40351
Morehead State's Radiologic Science program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), which defines and publishes all information involving the current program effectiveness data, accredits Morehead state’s Radiologic Science program. The accreditation reward is for five years.
The radiography program is accredited by the:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
The program's current accreditation award is 5 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here:
https://www.jrcert.org/programs/morehead-state-university-2/.
Relevant University Administrative Regulations (UARs) – 100.04, 132.03, 133.03
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Health, Kinesiology, Imaging & Psychological Sciences
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Morehead, KY 40351
EMAIL: kh@moreheadstate.edu
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