314 of Sdence (BS) degree. Programs of study are designed to meet the career goals of students in medical imaging modalities and for technical, management and educational positions. The following emphases or programs are available: 1. Advanced Radiography 2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and/or Computed Tomography (MRI and CT) 3. Cardiovascular-Interventional Technology (CIT) 4. Women's Imaging 5. Radiology Practitioner Assistant/Radiologist Assistant (RPA/RA)* *The Radiology Practitioner Assistant/Radidogy Assistant program requires the consent of a supervising physician, 5 years experience as an ARRT registered technologist (RT) and that the General Education requirements at Weber State University be met. (Must also be AMIS certified.) » Program Prerequisite: Must be an ARRT registered technologist or acceptable equivalent as determined by the Department of Radiologic Sciences, make application and be accepted to the program of choice (refer to the Admission Requirements below). » Minor: The Advanced Radiologic Sdences minor is automatically satisfied by the requirements for major, or students may select any approved minor in consultation with a faculty advisor and the completion of an academic contract. A minor is not required for the Radiology Practitioner Assistant/Radiology Assistant (RPA/RA) program. » Grade Requirements: After admittance into the program of choice, a GPA of 2.0 is required in all professional courses. » Credit Hours: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; 30-48 of these must be within the major emphasis. Advisement Students must meet with a faculty advisor for the program of study selected and should meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program review. Call 801-626-6057 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements 1. Apply for admission to Weber State University; 2. Apply to the program of choice and submit a $25.00 application fee; 3. Submit copy of active ARRT certification card or acceptable equivalent; 4. Submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended; 5. Complete an academic contract in consultation with a faculty advisor; 6. The Program of Study within the Advanced Radiologic Sciences major will be declared upon acceptance into modality. General Education Refer to pages 38-43 for Bachdor of Science requirements. Major Course Requirements for BS Degree Radiography Courses Required (6 credit hours) RADT 4933 Research Methods (3) RADT 4943 Baccalaureate Thesis (3) Specific Requirement: Students must complete an upper division research course in dther the major area of emphasis or in the minor emphasis. The course must be equivalent to RADT 4943 Baccalaureate Thesis (3) and approved by a faculty advisor. Emphasis Requirements Complete one of the following emphases: ADVANCED RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES EMPHASIS Required Courses (12 credit hours) RADT DV3003 Psycho-Social Medicine (3) RADT 3043 Medical Ethics Sc Law (3) RADT 3423 Federal Regulations (3) RADT 4203 Patient Education in Radiology (3) Electives (select 25-33 credit hours) Elective courses must have approval of a faculty advisor. RADT 3123 Sectional Anatomy (3) RADT 3143 Imaging Pathophysiology (3) RADT 3243 Patient Care Sc Assessment II (3) RADT 3253 Patient Care Sc Assessment III (3) RADT 3263 Diagnostic Services Pharmacology (3) RADT 3403 Radiobiology Sc Health Physics (3) RADT 3443 Quality Assurance in Radiology (3) RADT 3463 Computerized Imaging (3) RADT 3563 Managing Clinical Information (3) RADT 3863 Clinical Internship (2-6) RADT 4213 Supervision Sc Staff Development (3) RADT 4223 Promotional Strategies (3) RADT 4233 Fiscal Analysis in Radiology (3) RADT 4243 Quality Management (3) RADT 4253 Risk Management (3) RADT 4303 Cardiology (3) RADT 4403 Imaging Pathology (3) RADT 4413 Forensic Radiology (3) RADT 4433 PACS Administration (3) RADT 4443 Imaging Inf ormatics (3) RADT 4543 Bone Densitometry (3) RADT 4573 The Female Patient and Medical Imaging (3) RADT 4803 Individual Research (1-3) RADT 4833 Direded Readings Sc Research (3) RADT 4863 Clinical Internship (2-4) RADT 4922 Workshops, Conferences and Telecourses (2) RADT 4942 Current Trends Sc Issues (2) RADT 4992 Seminar (1-2) MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) AND/OR COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) EMPHASIS Support Courses for CT and MRI (29-33 credit hours) RADT 3043 Medical Ethics and Law (3) RADT 3123 Sectional Anatomy (3) RADT 3143 Imaging Pathophysiology (3) RADT 3253 Patient Care Sc Assessment III (3) RADT 3403 Radiobiology and Health Physics (3) RADT 3563 Managing Clinical Information (3) RADT 3863 Clinical Internship (3) RADT 4203 Patient Education in Radiology (3) RADT 4303 Cardiology (3) RADT 4863 Clinical Internship (2-6) Recommended Course to Fulfill Diversity RADT DV3003 Psycho-Social Medicine (3) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Required Courses (14 credit hours) RADT 4603 MRI Physics and Instrumentation (3) RADT 4623 Advanced MRI Procedures and Safety (3) RADT 4633 MRI Imaging of the CNS (3) RADT 4643 MRI Imaging of the Torso and Limbs (3) RADT 4912 Comprehensive Review/MRI (2) Weber State University 2011 -2012 Catalog