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Curriculum

IMPORTANT:  This program has been exempted from the IUPUI General Education Core; site updated to reflect that change.

Before entering the program, students must complete the minimum program requirements listed below. Students should consult with their academic advisors for appropriate courses and semester sequence in order to complete prerequisites. Prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester prior to entry. Prerequisites may be taken at any accredited college or university. 

Program Requirements/Prerequisites 

Credits

Written Communication, One Course: 
---English Composition 

3 cr.

Verbal Communication, One Course:
---Fundamentals of Speech Communication

3 cr.

College Mathematics, One Course:
---College Algebra and Trig I or other approved alternatives 

3 cr.

Medical Terminology (RADI-R 108 or equivalent)

1 cr.

 Human Anatomy (recommended) or Human Biology I and II

5 cr.

Profession Program

First Year:

 

Summer Session II

 

Credits

Introduction to Radiography

RADI-R 110

3.0

Patient Care I

RADI-R 112

3.0

Total

 

6.0

Fall

 

Credits

Radiographic Procedures I

RADI-R 114

4.0

Radiographic Procedures I lab

RADI-R 115

1.0

Principles of Radiography I

RADI-R 118

4.0

Radiography Clinical Lab I

RADI-R 150

1.0

Basic Clinical Experience Course

RADI-R 151

3.0

Total

 

13.0

Spring

 

Credits

Radiographic Procedures II

RADI-R 124

3.0

Principles of Radiography II

RADI-R 128

5.0

Radiography Clinical Lab II

RADI-R 170

1.0

Basic Clinical Experience Course

RADI-R 171

3.0

Total

 

12.0

Second Year 

 

 

Summer

 

Credits

Patient Care II

RADI-R 212

1.0

Medical Ethics and Law for Imaging Professionals

RADI-R 225

1.0

Clinical Experience Course

RADI-R 271
or RADI-R 274

4.0

Total

 

6.0

Fall

 

Credits

Radiographic Pathology

RADI-R 210

2.0

Radiographic Procedures III

RADI-R 214

3.0

Principles of Radiography III

RADI-R 228

4.0

Clinical Experience Course

RADI-R 271
or RADI-R 272
or RADI-R 274

4.0

Total

 

13.0

Spring

 

Credits

Image Evaluation

RADI-R 216

3.0

Radiation Biology and Protection in Diagnostic Radiology

RADI-R 262

1.0

Clinical Experience Course

RADI-R 272
or RADI-R 274 

4.0

Intro to Professional Life in Imaging Sciences

RADI-R 276

4.0

Total

 

12.0

 

Student Abroad (RADI-R 277) This course provides opportunities for imaging science students to compare and contrast health care systems in other countries. Participants will spend time visiting health care facilities, universities, and historical sites. Students will have opportunities for multiple collaborations and professional development opportunities with international counterparts. 

Awards  The faculty will recommend to the university graduating students with superior academic performance for degrees awarded with distinction according to the Indiana University policy. Students with outstanding academic and clinical achievement during the professional program may be recognized by the program at the time of graduation.

Graduation Requirements  Satisfactory completion of 77 credit hours to include 15 credit hours of prerequisites and 62 credit hours of professional courses. All course work must be completed in compliance with the program’s and Health Professions Programs’ academic and professional policies.

Updated: April 2021