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:
- National certification in radiologic technology, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology.
- Demonstrated completion from a regionally accredited college of the following courses, or their equivalent, with a grade point average of 2.0 or better:
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
This is a selective admissions program. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, as the number of qualified applicants may exceed the number of available seats in the program. It is recommended that students meet with the program manager before filling out the BAS application to make sure they qualify. Check the program’s website today to see if you are ready to apply and schedule an appointment.
To be considered for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiation and Imaging Sciences- Technology, prospective students must submit the following:
- First-time Bellevue College students must apply for General Admission before filling out the BAS degree application. Processing time for general admissions is typically 1-3 business days.
- All students who have transfer credits will need to follow the steps for submitting official transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges attended other than Bellevue College. This will include completing the program-specific Transfer Credit Request form for each transcript. Your application can be reviewed with unofficial transcripts. However, your acceptance into the program will not be determined until official transcripts have been received and evaluated.
- Fill out and submit the BAS application. The Application Fee of $50 will be accepted at the time of completion. You will also be required to upload all unofficial transcripts if not already on file with Bellevue College.
