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Leadership in Medical Imaging Area – Bachelor of Science

The Leadership in Medical Imaging program, in conjunction with the department and University's mission, is committed to preparing graduates to function as competent leaders in the imaging sciences profession and to provide a pathway for continued lifetime learning in imaging sciences.

Admission Criteria

  1. Unconditional acceptance to Morehead State University through the Office of Enrollment Services.
  2. Graduate of programmatic accredited program (radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy). Non-programmatic accredited programs will be reviewed on an individual basis.
  3. Completion of the following 15 credit hours of prerequisite courses:
    1. CIS 101 – Computer Literacy – (three credit hours)
    2. COMS 108 – Fundamentals of Speech Communication – (three credit hours)
    3. ENG 100 – Writing I – (three credit hours)
    4. ENG 200 – Writing II – (three credit hours)
    5. MATH 131 or Higher – Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving – (three credit hours)
  4. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on all coursework for admission to the degree program.
  5. Registered and in good standing by a respective certification agency, for example American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

Application Procedure

Applications will be accepted beginning in January for the fall semester and must be received by the fourth Monday in March. Applications will be accepted beginning in August for the spring semester and must be received by the fourth Monday in October. Late applications may be considered until the class is filled.

Submit a complete application packet with the following required materials:

  1. Imaging Sciences BSIS Admission Application designating the Leadership in Medical Imaging online program.
  2. Official transcripts documenting all courses required for admission.
  3. Copy of course description(s) if course equivalencies are not listed on the transfer credit website located at www.moreheadstate.edu/registrar.
  4. Copy of current certification card, for example American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

Program Competencies

Goals

  1. Students integrate methods of leadership, management, teaching/learning and health care regulations into professional practice.
  2. Students employ critical thinking and communication skills in the practice of imaging sciences.

Student Learner Outcomes

  1. Students discuss healthcare regulation methods. 
  2. Students evaluate leadership methods.
  3.  Students analyze management methods.
  4. Students compare methods of teaching/learning.  
  5. Students demonstrate effective communication skills.

Program Requirements

General Education

General Education Courses(See GNED Course Listings)

33
Total Credit Hours:33

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University. Program requirements that are also general education requirements will count in both places (as applicable).

Area Requirements

LMI Requirements

IMS 321Introduction to Multidisciplinary Health Services

3
IMS 331Issues and Trends in Health Care Delivery

3
IMS 341Sectional Anatomy for the Medical Imaging Professional

3
IMS 351Picture Archiving and Communication Systems

3
IMS 361Leadership for the Health Care Professional

3
IMS 401Health Care Law and Policy

3
IMS 421Program Planning, Evaluation, and Assessment

3
IMS 431Operations Management in Healthcare

3
IMS 471Teaching Methodologies in Imaging Sciences

3
IMS 481Fiscal Management in Healthcare

3
IMS 491Curriculum Development in Imaging Sciences

3
IMS 499CSenior Seminar in Imaging Sciences

3
Total Credit Hours:36

Additional Program Requirements

CIS 101Computer Literacy

3
BIOL 234Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I

3
Total Credit Hours:6
Choose one of the following:
RSCI 375Radiologic Sciences Transition (for transfer students)

38
or
RSCI 110Introduction to Radiological Sciences

1
RSCI 200Patient Care

3
RSCI 206Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning and Imaging Production I

6
RSCI 210Radiographic Equipment and Imaging I

3
RSCI 230Radiography Clinical Internship I

10
RSCI 300Film Critique and Evaluation

2
RSCI 310Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning and Image Production II

4
RSCI 320Radiography Clinical Internship II

10
RSCI 330Imaging Pathology

2
RSCI 335Radiation Biology and Protection

2
RSCI 340Radiographic Equipment and Imaging II

3
RSCI 346Radiation Physics and Electronics

2
RSCI 350Seminar in Radiography

2
Total Credit Hours:38-50

RSCI 375: Block transfer for the respective discipline area of courses completed during the first two years of a professional curriculum.

Students must complete 42 semester hours which must be courses numbered 300 or above. Refer to the bachelor's degree requirements for additional information.

Approved Courses for Transfers

If transfer courses do not equate to the required hours, the students must complete the needed hours from the approved courses listed below to meet the degree requirements of 120.

COMS 290Conflict and Communication

3
IMS 300Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care

3
IMS 302Health Maintenance Through Life

3
MATH 353Statistics

3
MNGT 201Principles of Management

3
SOC 354Individual and Society

3
Total Credit Hours:0-10

Total Credit Hours: 120