The BS in Medical Imaging Technology is for working professionals who are already certified in Radiography (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine (ARRT or NMTCB), Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARRT or ARDMS), or Radiation Therapy (ARRT).

Students who are not certified in one of these areas are not eligible to apply. To become certified, students must complete prescribed educational requirements at a two- or four-year college and pass a national professional certification exam.

The program may be completed on a full- or part-time basis.

This 100 percent online, consortial program is taught by IUPUI, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, and IU South Bend. This consortial model allows students to take coursework from several campuses and learn from a wide range of faculty.

Program Goals and Learning Outcomes

Students will gain knowledge and skills in the following core areas: 

1. Medical Imaging Technology Principles (3 credit hours) 

• Learn the history of the medical imaging profession  
• Master basic imaging principles for a variety of imaging modalities  

2. Medical Imaging Technology Procedures (3 credit hours) 

• Compare and contrast the various modalities in terms of radiation sources, uses, and safety  
• Apply medical imaging concepts and principles to analyze new uses and procedures  

3. Anatomy and Pathology (6 credit hours)  

• Explain the different disease states that are seen or treated within the field of radiology  
• Determine which radiologic procedures are used in the diagnosis and treatment of various disease states  
• Analyze how physicians use patient data and images for use in patient case management  
• Identify anatomical structures of the human body   

• Describe relationships of structures to one another  
• Discuss the different appearance of anatomy from one modality to another  

4. Research in Medical Imaging Technology (6 credit hours)  

• Demonstrate computer skills needed to perform a literature search  

• Formulate a research question  
• Research a selected topic  
• Use a variety of multi-media tools to produce images for presentations and posters  
• Disseminate scientific information in a professional quality poster and research paper  
• Investigate the basic tenets of human subjects research  

5. Medical Imaging Technology Nonclinical Concentration (12 credit hours)

Students must complete 12 hours of elective coursework. Students may develop their own tracks with the consent of their program faculty.

Degree Requirements 

To graduate with the BS in Medical Imaging Technology, you must:

1. Complete a total of 120 semester credit hours, including

2. Complete at least 30 credit hours through Indiana University. 
3. Complete at least 30 credit hours at the 300- and 400-level.
4. Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and achieve a minimum grade of C in each required course.

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