Radiologic Technology
Bachelor of Science
Frances M . Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions
2022-2023 Curriculum RAD . BS
2 + 2 with JRCERT Approved Program Transfer Articulation with Thomas Jefferson University
A student must successfully complete the course and credit requirements as defined on this curriculum sheet to be a candidate for the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology . Additional policies and procedures may be found in the current University Catalog .
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GENERAL EDUCATION AND CORE CURRICULUM
Radiological Technology - 62 Credits
MAJOR
HS109 Medical Terminology & Acute Care Record 3
Skills for Exploring - 6 Credits |
FYE1000 |
First Year Experience |
2 |
FYE1001 |
First Year Experience Service |
1 |
ENG101 |
College English |
3 |
Signature Seminar - 6 Credits |
SEM |
Seminar |
3 |
SEM |
Seminar |
3 |
Exploring Society and Global Diversity - 12 Credits |
SOC |
Elective |
3 |
HIS |
Elective |
3 |
PSY100 |
General Psychology |
3 |
PSY111 |
Statistics |
3 |
RDS300 |
Orientation / Intro to Rad Tech |
2 |
RDS301 |
Patient Care |
3 |
RDS302 |
Radiographic Procedures I |
3 |
RDS303 |
Principles of Exposure I |
3 |
RDS311 |
Clinical Education I |
2 |
RDS305 |
Radiographic Procedures II |
3 |
RDS306 |
Digital Image Acq . & Display |
3 |
RDS307 |
Radiation Physics |
3 |
RDS309 |
Clinical Education II |
2 |
RDS310 |
Clinical Education III |
3 |
RDS321 |
Ethics / Medical Law / Human Diversity |
3 |
RDS402 |
Radiographic Procedures III |
3 |
RDS403 |
Radiation Biology & Protection |
2 |
RDS404 |
Advanced Imaging Techniques I |
2 |
RDS407 |
Clinical Education IV |
3 |
Exploring the Natural World , Mathematics & Technology - 18 credits BIO107 Anatomy & Physiology I 3 BIO107L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1 BIO108 Anatomy & Physiology II 3 BIO108L Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1 CIS101 Intro to Desktop Computing 3 MTH * 141 or 142 3 PHY111 Physics for Allied Health 3
PHY111L Physics for Allied Health Lab 1 * Some hospital programs may also require two math courses and students need to check the admissions requirements of programs to which they are planning to apply . Students must have taken two years of high school algebra and score a " 4 " on the placement test in order to be eligible for MTH141 or 142 . If a student does not meet these requirements , the student will need to complete math modules in the Academic Resource Center and / or MTH002 prior to enrolling in MTH141 or 142 .
Exploring the Spiritual World - 9 Credits |
PHL |
Elective |
3 |
RS231 |
Morality & Contemporary Health Care |
3 |
RS / PHL |
Elective |
3 |
Exploring the Arts and the Imagination - 9 Credits
ENG / ART / MUS ENG / ART / MUS / LANG Elective 3 ENG200 Public Speaking 3
ENG Literature Elective 3 Please note : Only one ( 1 ) Seminar Course may be taken in any semester . Also , all GMercyU general education requirements must be completed prior to attending an accredited Radiologic Technology Program .
Jefferson Prerequisites - 16 credits |
CHM151 |
Principles of Chemistry I |
3 |
CHM151L |
Principles of Chemistry I Lab |
1 |
CHM151R Principles of Chemistry I Rec 0
MTH245 |
Calculus I |
4 |
PHY241 ** |
General Physics I |
3 |
PHY241L ** General Physics I Lab |
1 |
PHY241R ** General Physics I Recitation |
0 |
PHY242 ** |
General Physics II |
3 |
PHY242L ** General Physics II Lab |
1 |
PHY242R ** General Physics II Recitation |
0 |
** PHY241 / 242 Replaces PHY111 from above .
Online labs for required sciences are not transferrable . Grade / GPA Requirement - The minimum passing grade C ( a grade of C- is not acceptable ) for all courses in the Natural World , Mathematics and Technology and the major . The minimum major GPA is 2.5 and minimum cumulative GPA is 2.8 . Credit Requirements - A minimum of 122 credits is required for this degree .
RDS408 Radiographic Pathology 3 RDS409 Advanced Imaging Techniques II 3 RDS410 Radiographic Procedures IV 2 RDS413 Clinical Education V 3 RDS415 Clinical Education VI 3 RDS420 Pharmacology & Drug Administration 2 RDS4000 Capstone Course 3
Must take 36 credits minimum at GMercyU .
Highest math completed with C or better . Exempt from math placement yes no ENG101 completed with C or better . Exempt from writing placement yes no Submit all transcripts prior to enrollment for accurate transfer evaluation .
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