450 Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions 6850 to remain enrolled in the MSN program. Prerequisite: MSN 6800 (4 credit hours), faculty approval. May be repeated 9 times with a maximum of 10 credit hours. MSN 6900 - Social Epidemiology, Global Health Issues and Cultural Competency Credits: (3) Elective. This course examines human diversity and healthcare through a global perspective. Various theoretical approaches for understanding a range of issues across populations are examined. The role of social epidemiology in developing proven and potential interventions to improve global health and reduce health disparities will be emphasized. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6120 , MSN 6141, MSN 6160 , MSN 6180 and completion of Administrator Track courses or Educator Track courses. Elective MSN 6920 - Evidence Based Practice II Credits: (3) This course will examine the fourth step in the EBP process, moving from a focus on finding, and evaluating the evidence to actively using it to produce quality outcomes. Essentials for implementation of the evidence will include the study of reflection, philosophy and conceptual framework models. Work contextual factors as they relate to EBP linked to overall organizational improvement will be assessed. Implementation project steps and timelines will be discussed. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6120 , MSN 6141, MSN 6160 , MSN 6180 and completion of Administrator Track courses or Educator Track courses. Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences Program Department Chair: Robert Walker, PhD, RT(R)(MR)(CT) (QM),FASRT Location: Marriott Health Building, Room 363 Telephone Contact: 801-626-6088 DCHP Admission Office: (801) 626-6136 Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences (MSRS) • Grade Requirements: All required courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher. • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 36 credit hours are required. The maximum time for completion of the degree, including thesis, will be two years; if the maximum time is exceeded, the student must petition to the program for an extension. Admission Requirements Admission to the program requires a bachelor's degree, certification and Health Care experience. Criteria to be considered for acceptance into the program include: Undergraduate GPA Overall GPA Professional experience Research experience Letters of recommendation Further, all international students and any applicants educated outside the United States must demonstrate proficiency in English. Those whose native language is not English must submit an official score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 550 (paper-based), or 213 (computer-based). The score may not be more than two years old. Student Advisement A program advisor will be appointed by the department chair from the graduate faculty in the program. All MSRS candidates must consult the program advisor at least once a semester. The Radiological Sciences Department Chair will serve as chair of the advisement committee, which will comprise all MSRS faculty. Continued program evaluation and improvement, especially in the first three years, will assure a high quality program that meets student needs. Also, student needs and success will be monitored continuously throughout the program. Course Requirements for MSRS Required Courses (36 credit hours) MSRS 6100 - Research Methods Credits: (3) or MSN 6100 - Research Methods Credits: (3) MSRS 6120 - Research and Statistics Credits: (3) or MSN 6120 - Research and Statistics Credits: (3) MSRS 6200 - Health Behavior and Managerial Epidemiology Credits: (3) or MHA 6200 - Health Behavior and Managerial Epidemiology Credits: (3) MSRS 6450 - Managing Health Information Credits: (3) or MHA 6450 - Managing Health Information Credits: (3) MSRS 6130 - Functional Hemodynamics Credits: (3) MSRS 6140 - Clinical Laboratory Correlation Credits: (3) MSRS 6443 - Clinical Pathways Credits: (3) MSRS 6463 - Problem Patient Management Credits: (3) MSRS 6473 - Vascular Non-Invasive Imaging Procedures Credits: (3) MSRS 6863 - Vascular Invasive Imaging Procedures Credits: (3) MSRS 6900 - Capstone: Clinical Fellowship & Portfolio Credits: (3) MSRS 6999 - Master's Thesis in Radiologic Sciences Credits: (3) * Note: "The degree candidate must completes hours of thesis work MSRS 6999 - Masters Thesis in Radiologic Sciences (3). The masters thesis will be a complete body of work, either accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal in the field or deemed publishable by the students committee. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog