collageThe bachelor of science in Radiological Science degree program provides an avenue for professional and personal development for credentialed radiographers, nuclear medicine technologists, radiation therapists and sonographers. The goal of the program is to provide a Bachelor’s degree for graduates of an associate or certificate program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or equivalent and who are registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent. This program will enhance the students’ education and provide a professional radiologic science curriculum essential for advanced clinical practice, leadership, management, and graduate study.
Designed as the upper division of a 2 + 2 model (AAS + BS), the program prepares graduates of associate degree and hospital based certificate-level medical imaging programs with the education and skills necessary to facilitate career advancement and professional growth. This upper-level program will advance the profession of medical imaging by providing credentialed medical imaging technologists the educational opportunity to obtain their baccalaureate degree in radiological science.
Students entering the program with an associate degree in radiologic technology may have up to 66 credits of course work that was required for the AAS degree transferred toward the 121-credit BS degree (Additional credits will be evaluated). Graduates of certificate-level programs may have up to 41 credits for the radiologic technology curriculum transferred toward the BS degree (Additional credits will be evaluated).
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the bachelor of science in Radiological Science will:
- Demonstrate advanced skills in patient care and management;
- Demonstrate effective oral and writing communication techniques;
- Demonstrate academic skills in advanced imaging technology: CT, MR, etc;
- Identify the appropriate imaging modality when clinically indicated;
- Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills in making independent and professional decisions; and
- Demonstrate and identify aspects of an effective leader in medical imaging.
Progression in the BSRS Program
- A 2.5 cumulative grade point average must be maintained.
- Students must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in all (RAD) courses and required courses in the curriculum.
Admission Criteria
Applicants for a bachelor of science degree with a major in Radiological Science must be graduates of a degree-granting college or certificate-granting medical imaging programs that prepare students for certification and licensure.
Candidates for admission to the baccalaureate program with an associate degree must have:
- Met the admission requirements for the college.
- Graduated from an Associate Degree program in medical imaging (radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy and sonography) accredited by the Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
- A current state license.
- The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification currently registered.
- A 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4-point scale.
Preference will be given to applicants with a 3.0 cumulative index (GPA) or above. Students applying to the program will be admitted based on space availability.
Candidates for admission to the baccalaureate program who hold a certificate in medical imaging must have:
- Met the admission requirements for the college and CUNY requirements in reading, writing and mathematics.
- Graduated from an approved JRCERT program in medical imaging (radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy and sonography).
- A current state license.
- A current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification.
- A 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA). Preference will be given to applicants with a 3.0 cumulative index (GPA) or above.
- Successful completion of all pre-major course requirements.
Transfer into the BSRS Program
- Transfer students are required to follow College policies.
- The request to transfer non-CUNY medical imaging credits will be evaluated on an individual basis by a Radiological Science coordinator or program advisor and an official decision will be made by the Registrar.
- All students entering the program must show proof of completion of an approved program and a current copy of their state licensure and ARRT registration or equivalent.
CUNY Articulation Policy
Formal CUNY AAS articulation agreements are in effect with Bronx Community College and Hostos Community College.
Readmission to the BSRS program
Students applying for re-admission to the program will be admitted based on space availability.
Graduation from the BS Degree in Radiological Science Program
- A minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average in the required 121 credits is necessary for graduation from the radiological science program.
Suggested Time for Completion
- Full-time students with a prior associate degree can complete the degree requirements in one to two years.
- Part-time students with a prior associate degree are expected to complete the requirements for the degree in five years or less.
REQUIREMENTS
The college will grant a bachelor of science (BS) degree with a major in Radiological Science upon satisfactory completion of the required 121 credits.
City Tech Radiology Requirements
GENERAL EDUCATION FLEXIBLE COMMON CORE AND COLLEGE OPTION REQUIREMENTS37 CREDITS
1 Students must take at least one advanced liberal arts course or choose two sequential courses in a foreign language.
At least 1 course designated WI is required from the College Option or Gen Ed Flexible Common Core.
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC DEGREE REQUIREMENTS9 CREDIT
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC DEGREE REQUIREMENTS9 CREDITS
Choose 1 set of concentration courses:
| GENERAL CONCENTRATION (G) |
| COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY CONCENTRATION (CT) |
| MAGNETIC RESONANCE CONCENTRATION (MR) |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCE: | 121 |
| MINIMUM REQUIRED LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES CREDITS: | 60 |
Footnotes
1. Examples of advanced liberal arts courses include SOC 3301 (prerequisite: ECON 1101); SOC 2403 (prerequisite: PSY 1101). In meeting their general education requirements overall, students must take at least one advanced liberal arts course or choose two sequential courses in one of the world language (WL) course offerings, such as Arabic (ARB), Spanish (SPA), Chinese (CHN), or French (FREN).
2. Specific courses listed indicate double duty courses, i.e., program degree requirements that also meet general education requirements. Choosing to take advantage of double duty can speed up progress toward graduation and increase elective credits. Consult with an advisor about your options.
3. Students who place out of BIO 1101 (those with a college-level general biology course with lab or a score of 85 or above on the New York State Regent’s exam) may take BIO 2311 to satisfy the Life and Physical Science requirement, and then choose any Scientific World course.
4. Students wishing to switch concentrations must fill out a department change of curriculum form.
5. Students who aspire to pursue a career or additional knowledge in mammography may request departmental permission and subsequently choose RAD 3100 in place of RAD 4826.
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