264 • Apply to the Radiography Program for acceptance and follow the procedures as outlined on the program application, which is in addition to the Weber State Admissions Application. The deadline date for applications to be received is January 10 of each year. Student selection is made during Spring semester and those accepted into the program begin their professional phase of the curriculum the following fall semester. • Pay the $20 program application fee. • Present a satisfactory high school and/or college(s) transcript(s). • Complete the general education courses listed below. General Education Rder to pages 38-43 for AAS degree requirements. The following are required: English ENIOIO (3) English EN2020 (3) Quantitative Literacy - MATH QL1040 (3) or MATH QL1050 (4) Computer Literacy (demonstrate literacy) no credit Sodal Sdences (Introdudory Psychology) Course (3) Humanities (Communication) Course (3) Life Science (3) or Health Sdences (Biomed) HTHS LSI 110 (4) and HTHS 1111 (4) Course Requirements for AAS Degree Courses Required (60 credit hours) RADT 1022 Intro to Rad Tech (2) RADT 1303 Principles of Radiographic Exposure I (3) RADT 1502 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning I (2) RADT 1512 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning II (2) RADT 1522 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning III (2) RADT 1532 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning IV (2) RADT 1542 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning V (2) RADT 1601 Laboratory Experience (2) RADT 1621 La bor atory Experience (1) RADT 1641 La bor atory Experience (1) RADT 1661 La bor atory Experience (1) RADT 1681 La bor atory Experience (1) RADT 2043 Patient Care & Assessment I (2) RADT 2272 Basic Sectional Anatomy (2) RADT 2403 Principles of Radiographic Exposure II (2) RADT 2861-2865 Clinical Education (14) RADT 2866 Final Competency Evaluation (2) RADT 2913 Comprehensive Review (2) RADT DV3003 Psycho-Social Medicine (3) RADT 3043 Medical Ethics & Law (3) RADT 3403 Radiobiology & Health Physics (3) RADT SI3443 Quality Assurance (3) RADT 3463 Computerized Imaging (3) Elective Courses (6-13 credit hours) RADT 2803 Independent Research (1-3) RADT 2833 Directed Readings (1-3) RADT 2921 Workshop, Conferences and Telecourses (1-3) RADT 2942 Career Planning & New Technology (2) RADT 2992 Seminar (1-2) ADVANCED RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES BACHELOR'S DEGREE (BS) The Advanced Radiologic Sciences program is designed to fill the continuing education needs of registered technologists, to provide a career ladder for those who wish to obtain additional skills in a specialized area, and to provide an opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science (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. Mammography (M) 5. Radiology Praditioner Assistant* *The Radiology Practitioner Assistant program requires the consent of a supervising physician and 5 years experience as an ARRT registered technologist (R.T.). » 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 (rder to the Admission Requirements below). » Minor: 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 Praditioner Assistant (RPA) 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 and complete an academic contrad 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 $20.00 application fee; 3. Submit copy of active ARRT certification card or acceptable equivalent; 4. Submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (if no college experience, submit a high school transcript and R.T. program transcript); 5. Declare the program of study within the Advanced Radiologic Sciences major; 6. Complete an academic contract in consultation with a faculty advisor. General Education Refer to pages 38-43 for Bachdor of Science requirements. Specific Requirement: Students must complete an upper division research course in either the major area of emphasis or in the minor emphasis. The course must be equivalent toRADTSI4943, Baccalaureate Thesis (3) and approved by a faculty advisor. Course Requirements for BS Degree Radiography Courses Required (5 credit hours) RADT 4933 Research Methods (2) RADT SI4943 Baccalaureate Thesis (3) 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 & Law (3) RADT 3423 Federal Regulations (3) RADT 4203 Patient Education in Radiology (3) Weber State University 2007 - 2008 Catalog