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Type Legend: DD Diversity–Domestic; DG Diversity–Global; ELR Experiential Learning; KAD Kent Core Additional; KBS Kent Core Basic Sciences; KCM Kent Core Composition; KFA Kent Core Fine Arts: KHU Kent Core Humanities; KMC Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning; KSS Kent Core Social Sciences; WIC Writing Intensive

Please read the sections in the University Catalog on Kent Core, diversity, writing-intensive and the experiential learning requirements.

 

Computed Tomography Concentration

  • A.A.S. Radiologic Technology graduates
    For semester-by-semester sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.
  • A.T.S. Radiologic Technology graduates
    For semester-by-semester sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.
I. DESTINATION KENT STATE: FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE  (1 credit)
Type Course Title Credits
  US 10097 Destination Kent State: First Year Experience 1
II. MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (28 credits)  Courses count in major GPA*
Type Course Title Credits
  RIS 34084 Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sectional Anatomy I 2
    34086 Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging  Sectional Anatomy II 2
    44021 Patient Management in Computed Tomography 2
    44025 Computed Tomography Clinical Education I 3
    44027 Computed Tomography Clinical Education II 3
    44030 Physical Principles of Computed Tomography I 2
    44033 Computed Tomography Techniques 1
    44047 Computed Tomography Procedures I 1
    44048 Computed Tomography Procedures II 2
    44049 Physical Principles of Computed Tomography II 1
    44083 Pathophysiology for Medical Imaging 3
    44096 Individual Investigation in Medical Imaging Directed Readings 3
ELR
WIC		   44098 Research in Medical Imaging** 3
III. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (42 credits)  
Type Course Title Credits
KAD CHEM 10050 Fundamentals of Chemistry*** 3
KMC MATH 11009

11010		 Modeling Algebra (4)
or
Algebra for Calculus (3)***,****		 3-4
KSS
DD		 PSYC 11762 General Psychology***,**** 3
  Kent Core Composition****, + 6-8
  Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)+ 9
  Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) 3
  Kent Core Additional 3
  Upper-Division General Electives (number of credits required depends on meeting minimum 121 credit hours and minimum 39 upper-division hours) 12
IV. OPTION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (50-51 credits)Choose one option
Option I: for A.A.S. Radiologic Technology graduates (51 credits)
KBS BSCI 11010
11020

20020		 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health I (3)***, ++ and
Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health II (3)***, ++
or
Biological Structure and Function (5) ++		 5-6
  HED 14020 Medical Terminology 3
Technical requirements in Radiologic Technology
See requirements under the A.A.S. in radiologic technology program.
 42
Option III: for Certification and A.T.S. Radiologic Technology graduates (50 credits)
  Associate of Technical Studies in Radiologic Technology 32
KBS BSCI 10001 Human Biology**** 3
  COMT
CS
MIS		 11000
10001
24053		 Introduction to Computer Systems**** or
Computer Literacy or
Computer Applications		 3
  Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include a laboratory) 4
  Lower-division electives 8
TOTAL 
121-122

*A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned for all RIS courses.
**A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
***Option I: Fulfilled within A.A.S. Radiologic Technology.
**** Option III: Fulfilled within A.T.S. Radiologic Technology.
+ 3 credit hours are fulfilled within A.A.S. Radiologic Technology.
++ Students who have successfully completed ATTR/EXSC 25057/25058 Human Anatomy and Physiology I/II may use those courses in place of BSCI 20020 Biological Structure and Function or BSCI 11010/11020 Anatomy and Physiology in Allied Health I/II.

Special Major Note:

Students who pass 15 credits of non-remedial academic coursework each fall and spring semester and the 1-credit First Year Experience course will accumulate 121 credits in four years. This major requires 121-122 credits for graduation. Students can stay on track for graduation by:

  • Declaring their major as freshmen and completing all courses in sequence (bear in mind that switching majors may cause a delay in graduation);
  • Prioritizing required courses above electives;
  • Meeting regularly with their academic advisors to stay on track;
  • Passing each required course the first time attempted and maintaining the minimal GPA for the major;
  • Successfully completing more than 15 credit hours of relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during academic semesters; and/or
  • Completing relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during summer sessions.

 

 

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Concentration

  • A.A.S. Radiologic Technology graduates
    For semester-by-semester sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.
  • A.S. Degree or Freshman
    For semester-by-semester sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.
  • A.T.S. Radiologic Technology graduates
    For semester-by-semester sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.
I. DESTINATION KENT STATE: FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE  (1 credit)
Type Course Title Credits
  US 10097 Destination Kent State: First Year Experience 1
II. MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (44 credits)  Courses count in major GPA*
Type Course Title Credits
  RIS 34040 Patient Management in Diagnostic Medical Sonography 3
    34042 Abdominal Sonography I 3
    34044 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation 3
    34045 Ultrasound Clinical Education I 2
    34052 Abdominal Sonography II 3
    34060 Ultrasound Clinical Education II 4
    34062 Obstetric-Gynecology Sonography I 3
    34065 Ultrasound Clinical Education III 2
    34082 Small Parts Sonography 1
    34083 Sectional Anatomy in Medical Imaging 3
    44055 Ultrasound Clinical Education IV 1
    44065 Ultrasound Clinical Education V 4
    44072 Obstetric-Gynecologic Sonography II 3
    44074 Vascular Sonography 2
    44083 Pathophysiology for Medical Imaging 3
    44084 Ultrasound Image Evaluation 1
ELR
WIC		   44098 Research in Medical Imaging** 3
III. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (27 credits)  
Type Course Title Credits
KMC MATH 11009

11010		 Modeling Algebra (4)
or
Algebra for Calculus (3)***,****		 3-4
KSS
DD		 PSYC 11762 General Psychology***,**** 3
  Kent Core Composition****,+ 6-8
  Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)+ 9
  Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) 3
  Kent Core Additional 3
IV. OPTION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (49 credits)Choose one option
Option I: for A.A.S. Radiologic Technology graduates (49-50 credits)
 
Technical requirements in Radiologic Technology
See requirements under the A.A.S. in radiologic technology program.
 38
KBS BSCI 11010
11020

20020		 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health I (3)***, ++ and
Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health II (3)***, ++
or
Biological Structure and Function (5)***, ++		 5-6
KAD CHEM 10050 Fundamentals of Chemistry*** 3
  HED 14020 Medical Terminology*** 3
Option II: for Freshman students or A.S. degree graduates (49 credits)
  Associate of Science or freshman entry general electives 31
KBS BSCI 20020 Biological Structure and Function++ 5
  COMT
CS
MIS		 11000
10001
24053		 Introduction to Computer Systems or
Computer Literacy or
Computer Applications		 3
  HED 14020 Medical Terminology 3
KBS PHY 12111

13001
13021		 Physics for Health Technologies (3)
or
General College Physics I (4) and
General College Physics I Laboratory (1)		 3-5
  Kent Core Basic Sciences 1
  Kent Core Additional 3
Option III: for Certification and A.T.S. Radiologic Technology graduates (49 credits)
  Associate of Technical Studies in Radiologic Technology 32
KBS BSCI 10001 Human Biology**** 3
KAD CHEM 10050 Fundamentals of Chemistry**** 3
  COMT
CS
MIS		 11000
10001
24053		  Introduction to Computer Systems**** or
Computer Literacy or
Computer Applications		 3
  Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include Laboratory) 4
  General electives (lower division) 4
TOTAL 
121

*A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned for all RIS courses.
**A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
***Option I: Fulfilled within A.A.S. Radiologic Technology.
****Option III: Fulfilled within A.T.S. Radiologic Technology.
+ 3 credit hours are fulfilled within A.A.S. Radiologic Technology.
++ Students who have successfully completed ATTR/EXSC 25057/25058 Human Anatomy and Physiology I/II may use those courses in place of BSCI 20020 Biological Structure and Function or BSCI 11010/11020 Anatomy and Physiology in Allied Health I/II.

 

 

 

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Concentration

  • A.A.S. Radiologic Technology graduates
    For semester-by-semester sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.
  • A.T.S. Radiologic Technology graduates
    For semester-by-semester sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.
I. DESTINATION KENT STATE: FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE  (1 credit)
Type Course Title Credits
  US 10097 Destination Kent State: First Year Experience 1
II. MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (30 credits)  Courses count in major GPA*
Type Course Title Credits
  RIS 34084 Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging  Sectional Anatomy I 2
    34086 Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging  Sectional Anatomy II 2
    44031 Patient Management in MRI 2
    44035 MRI Clinical Education I 3
    44036 MRI Clinical Education II 3
    44037 MRI Clinical Education III 3
    44044 MRI Procedures I 2
    44045 MRI Procedures II 2
    44046 MRI Techniques 1
    44051 Magnetic Resonance Equipment and Image Acquisition I 2
    44052 Magnetic Resonance Equipment and Image Acquisition II 2
    44083 Pathophysiology for Medical Imaging 3
ELR
WIC		   44098 Research in Medical Imaging** 3
III. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (39-43 credits)  
Type Course Title Credits
KAD CHEM 10050 Fundamentals of Chemistry***, **** 3
KMC MATH 11009

11010		 Modeling Algebra (4)
or
Algebra for Calculus (3)***,****		 3-4
KSS
DD		 PSYC 11762 General Psychology***,**** 3
  Kent Core Composition+ 6-8
  Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)+ 9
  Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) 3
  Kent Core Additional 3
  Upper-Division General Electives 9-10
IV. OPTION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (49-51 credits)Choose one option
Option I: for A.A.S. Radiologic Technology graduates (51-52 credits)
Technical requirements in Radiologic Technology
See requirements under the A.A.S. in radiologic technology program.
 43
KBS BSCI 11010
11020

20020		 Anatomy and Physiology I for Allied Health (3)***, ++and
Anatomy and Physiology II for Allied Health (3)***, ++
or
Biological Structure and Function (5)***, ++		 5-6
  HED 14020 Medical Terminology*** 3
Option III: for Certification and A.T.S. Radiologic Technology graduates (50-51 credits)
  Associate of Technical Studies in Radiologic Technology 32
 KBS BSCI 10001 Human Biology**** 3
  COMT
CS
MIS		 11000
10001
24053		 Introduction to Computer Systems**** or
Computer Literacy or
Computer Applications		 3
  Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include laboratory) 4
  Lower-division electives 9
 TOTAL 
121-122

*A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned for all RIS courses.
**A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
***Option I: Fulfilled within A.A.S. Radiologic Technology.
****Option III: Fulfilled within A.T.S.Radiologic Technology.
+ 3 credit hours are fulfilled within A.A.S. Radiologic Technology.
++ Students who have successfully completed ATTR/EXSC 25057/25058 Human Anatomy and Physiology I/II may use those courses in place of BSCI 20020 Biological Structure and Function or BSCI 11010/11020 Anatomy and Physiology in Allied Health I/II.

Special Major Note:

Students who pass 15 credits of non-remedial academic coursework each fall and spring semester and the 1-credit First Year Experience course will accumulate 121 credits in four years. This major requires 121-122 credits for graduation. Students can stay on track for graduation by:

  • Declaring their major as freshmen and completing all courses in sequence (bear in mind that switching majors may cause a delay in graduation);
  • Prioritizing required courses above electives;
  • Meeting regularly with their academic advisors to stay on track;
  • Passing each required course the first time attempted and maintaining the minimal GPA for the major;
  • Successfully completing more than 15 credit hours of relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during academic semesters; and/or
  • Completing relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during summer sessions.

 

 

Nuclear Medicine Concentration

  • A.A.S. Radiologic Technology graduates
    For semester-by-semester sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.
  • A.S. Degree or Freshman
    For semester-by-semester sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.
  • A.T.S. Radiologic Technology graduates
    For semester-by-semester sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.
I. DESTINATION KENT STATE: FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE  (1 credit)
Type Course Title Credits
  US 10097 Destination Kent State: First Year Experience 1
II. MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (47 credits)  Courses count in major GPA*
Type Course Title Credits
  RIS 34083 Sectional Anatomy in Medical Imaging 3
    44001 Patient Management in Nuclear Medicine 3
    44002 Nuclear Medicine Procedures I 3
    44005 Nuclear Medicine Clinical Education I 2
    44006 Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation I 3
    44010 Nuclear Medicine Clinical Education II 3
    44011 Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmacy 4
    44012 Nuclear Medicine Procedures II 3
    44014 Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation II 3
    44015 Nuclear Medicine Clinical Education III 2
    44016 Nuclear Medicine Procedures III 2
    44017 Nuclear Medicine Radiation Safety 3
    44019 Nuclear Medicine Procedures IV 2
    44020 Nuclear Medicine Clinical Education IV 3
    44023 Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation III 3
    44039 Nuclear Medicine Techniques 2
ELR
WIC		   44098 Research in Medical Imaging** 3
III. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (30 credits)  
Type Course Title Credits
KMC MATH 11009

11010		 Modeling Algebra (4)
or
Algebra for Calculus (3)***		 3-4
  PHY 12111 Physics for Health Technologies 3
KSS
DD		 PSYC 11762 General Psychology*** 3
  Kent Core Composition+ 6-8
  Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)+ 9
  Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) 3
  Kent Core Additional 3
IV. OPTION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (43 credits) Choose one option
Option I: for A.A.S. Radiologic Technology graduates (43 credits)
 
Technical requirements in Radiologic Technology
See requirements under the A.A.S. in radiologic technology program.
 31-32
 KBS BSCI 11010
11020

20020		 Anatomy and Physiology I for Allied Health (3)***, ++ and
Anatomy and Physiology II for Allied Health (3)***, ++
or
Biological Structure and Function (5)***, ++		 5-6
KAD CHEM 10050 Fundamentals of Chemistry** 3
  HED 14020 Medical Terminology** 3
  Kent Core CHEM laboratory course 1
Option II: for Freshman students or A.S. degree graduates (43 credits)
  Associate of Science or freshman entry general electives 24
KBS BSCI 20020 Biological Structure and Function++ 5
KAD CHEM 10050 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3
KBS   10052 Introduction to Organic Chemistry 2
  COMT
CS
MIS		 11000
10001
24053		 Introduction to Computer Systems or
Computer Literacy or
Computer Applications		 3
  HED 14020 Medical Terminology 3
  RIS 44000 Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Science**** 2
  Kent Core CHEM laboratory course 1
Option III: for Certification and A.T.S. Radiologic Technology graduates (43 credits)
  Associate of Technical Studies in Radiologic Technology 30
KBS BSCI 10001 Human Biology***** 3
KAD CHEM 10050 Fundamentals of Chemistry***** 3
  COMT
CS
MIS		 11000
10001
24053		 Introduction to Computer Systems***** or
Computer Literacy or
Computer Applications		 3
  Kent Core Basic Sciences 3
  Kent Core CHEM laboratory course 1
TOTAL 
121

*A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned for all RIS courses.
**A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
***Option I: Fulfilled within A.A.S. Radiologic Technology.
****Course counts in major GPA.
*****Option III: Fulfilled within A.T.S. Radiologic Technology.
+ 3 credit hours are fulfilled within A.A.S. Radiologic Technology.
++ Students who have successfully completed ATTR/EXSC 25057/25058 Human Anatomy and Physiology I/II may use those courses in place of BSCI 20020 Biological Structure and Function or BSCI 11010/11020 Anatomy and Physiology in Allied Health I/II.

 

 

Radiation Therapy Concentration

  • A.A.S. Radiologic Technology graduates
    For semester-by-semester sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.
  • A.S. Degree or Freshman
    For semester-by-semester sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.
  • A.T.S. Radiologic Technology graduates
    For semester-by-semester sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.
I. DESTINATION KENT STATE: FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE  (1 credit)
Type Course Title Credits
  US 10097 Destination Kent State: First Year Experience 1
II. MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (43 credits)  Courses count in major GPA*
Type Course Title Credits
  RIS 34003 Radiation Therapy Principles/Practice I 3
    34004 Radiation Therapy Patient Management 3
    34008 Radiation Therapy Physics I 3
    34030 Radiation Therapy Clinical Education I 1
    34083 Sectional Anatomy in Medical Imaging 3
    44009 Radiation Therapy Principles/Practice II 2
    44018 Radiation Therapy Physics II 3
    44028 Radiation Therapy Radiobiology 3
    44029 Radiation Therapy Pathology I 3
    44038 Radiation Therapy Physics III 3
    44041 Radiation Therapy Quality Management 2
    44042 Radiation Therapy Pathology II 3
    44050 Radiation Therapy Clinical Education III 1
    44053 Radiation Therapy Clinical Education II 3
    44060 Radiation Therapy Clinical Education IV 1
    44080 Radiation Therapy Clinical Education V     3
ELR
WIC		   44098 Research in Medical Imaging** 3
III. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (30 credits)  
Type Course Title Credits
KAD COMM 15000 Introduction to Human Communication 3
KMC MATH 11010 Algebra for Calculus*** 3
KAD   11012 Intuitive Calculus 3
KSS
DD		 PSYC 11762 General Psychology*** 3
  Kent Core Composition+ 6-8
  Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)+ 9
  Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) 3
IV. OPTION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (47-49 credits)Choose one option
Option I: for A.A.S. Radiologic Technology graduates (47-48 credits)
 
Technical requirements in Radiologic Technology
See requirements under the A.A.S. in radiologic technology program.
 36
KBS BSCI 11010
11020

20020		 Anatomy and Physiology I for Allied Health (3)***, ++ and
Anatomy and Physiology II for Allied Health (3)***, ++
or
Biological Structure and Function (5)***, ++		 5-6
KAD CHEM 10050 Fundamentals of Chemistry*** 3
  HED 14020 Medical Terminology*** 3
Option II: for Freshman students or A.S. degree graduates (47 credits)
  Associate of Science or freshman entry general electives 30
KBS BSCI 20020 Biological Structure and Function ++ 5
  COMT
CS
MIS		 11000
10001
24053		 Introduction to Computer Systems or
Computer Literacy or
Computer Applications		 3
  HED 14020 Medical Terminology 3


KBS		 PHY 12111

13001
13021		 Physics for Health Technologies (3)
or
General College Physics I (4) and
General College Physics I Laboratory (1)		 3-5
  RIS 44000 Introduction to Radiologic Imaging Sciences* 2
  Kent Core Basic Sciences 1
Option III: for Certification and A.T.S. Radiologic Technology graduates (48 credits)
  Associate of Technical Studies in Radiologic Technology 32
KBS BSCI 10001 Human Biology**** 3
KAD CHEM 10050 Fundamentals of Chemistry**** 3
  COMT
CS
MIS		 11000
10001
24053		 Introduction to Computer Systems**** or
Computer Literacy or
Computer Applications		 3
  Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include a laboratory) 4
  Lower-division electives 3
TOTAL 
121-122

*A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned for all RIS courses.
**A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
***Option I: Fulfilled within A.A.S. Radiologic Technology.
****Option III: Fulfilled within A.T.S. Radiologic Technology.
+ 3 credit hours are fulfilled within A.A.S. Radiologic Technology.
++ Students who have successfully completed ATTR/EXSC 25057/25058 Human Anatomy and Physiology I/II may use those courses in place of BSCI 20020 Biological Structure and Function or BSCI 11010/11020 Anatomy and Physiology in Allied Health I/II.
 

Special Major Note:

Students who pass 15 credits of non-remedial academic coursework each fall and spring semester and the 1-credit First Year Experience course will accumulate 121 credits in four years. This major requires 121-122 credits for graduation. Students can stay on track for graduation by:

  • Declaring their major as freshmen and completing all courses in sequence (bear in mind that switching majors may cause a delay in graduation);
  • Prioritizing required courses above electives;
  • Meeting regularly with their academic advisors to stay on track;
  • Passing each required course the first time attempted and maintaining the minimal GPA for the major;
  • Successfully completing more than 15 credit hours of relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during academic semesters; and/or
  • Completing relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during summer sessions.