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2023-24 Catalog 
    
2023-24 Catalog

Radiation and Imaging Sciences, Technology Concentration, BAS


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The BAS Technology concentration is designed for individuals who have completed an entry-level imaging or radiation therapy educational program and want to advance their knowledge and skills within radiology.

Required core courses provide the foundational skills for success as an advanced technologist. Students can choose from a variety of electives that will help develop advanced knowledge and technical skills that best match their career goals.  In addition, the curriculum includes an overview of business and administrative functions in healthcare, foundational knowledge in information systems and accreditation, and essentials of leadership.

The degree includes 180 credits, 50 of those from national certification and 40 from prerequisite/co-requisite work.  The other 90 credits are 300-400 level classes in the Radiation and Imaging Sciences and Healthcare Management and Leadership programs, as well as general education courses in economics, communications, and ethics.

Learning Outcomes

Degree recipients should possess the following skills and abilities:

  • Apply core competencies learned in the graduate’s chosen concentration to function as a successful professional in the field of radiation and imaging sciences
  • Complete a capstone project that demonstrates the breadth and depth of the educational preparation
  • Demonstrate an understanding of leadership, ethical and economic issues as they pertain to the graduate’s professional field
  • Pass national certification examinations in their chosen required or elective courses
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continued competency through life-long learning

Program Eligibility

Individuals must have:

Degree Requirements

In addition to eligibility requirements, students must achieve the following:

  • Completion of 90 quarter credits in the general program and concentration requirements, with a grade of “C”, or better
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all coursework taken at BC and the courses applies to the degree, including credits transferred from other colleges
  • At least 45 quarter credits for the degree must be completed in residence at BC, of which 30 credits must be upper division

Application Process

To be considered for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiation and Imaging Sciences- Technology, prospective students must submit the following:

Applications and instructions are available at www.bellevuecollege.edu/imaging/.

Proficiency Requirement


  • Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS (65 CREDITS)


  • National Certification in radiologic technology, radiation therapy or nuclear medicine 50 CR

CO-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS (25 CREDITS)


  • Humanities from AAS-DTA  transfer list 5 CR
  • Social Science from AAS-DTA  transfer list 5 CR

ELECTIVES (23-25 CREDITS)


TOTAL CREDITS: 180


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