Radiologic Sciences Programs
The Department of Radiologic Sciences offers a traditional Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program with the opportunity to study advanced modalities including mammography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), vascular radiography, radiology administration, ultrasound, and radiation therapy.
This traditional Bachelor of Science program is designed for:
- students with a high school diploma seeking a first bachelor's degree.
- students with a bachelor’s degree in any field other than Radiography seeking a second bachelor's degree.
The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree program consists of a pre-professional component followed by a professional component. The pre-professional component consists of approximately two years (4 semesters) of general education and prerequisite courses. The professional component consists of 6 semesters of didactic (classroom) and clinical study in Radiologic Sciences. At the end of the first year in the professional component (junior year - summer semester), students will select from three specialization tracks to complete (see explanation of each track below). It is important to note that admission to the various modalities may be limited to the availability of clinical rotation sites. Therefore, students will be asked to rank their first, second, and third preference of tracks and modalities. When the fall semester of the senior year begins, students will take courses in the specialized area.
Second Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Sciences - Students with a bachelor’s degree in any field other than Radiography are eligible to pursue a second bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Sciences. Applicants admitted into the professional component as second bachelor’s degree-seeking students will complete both years of the professional component of Radiologic Sciences. Note: Students who hold a bachelor’s degree in Radiography may not earn an additional bachelor’s degree in Radiography.
For those who hold ARRT-approved associates or bachelor’s degrees, the dept. offers several programs including 1) a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree program (Bridge program), 2) an online Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree program, and 3) certification or continuing education opportunities in advanced imaging modalities. Review the programs offered below to decide which program is best for you.
- Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences - Diagnostic Radiography and Advanced Modality
- Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences - Ultrasound
- Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences - Radiation Therapy
- Bridge Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences for Registered Radiographers
- Online Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences for Registered Radiographers
- Certificate Program for Registered Radiographers
NC-SARA State Professional Licensure Disclosure
The Department of Education requires compliance with state regulations of any state in which the University of South Alabama provides distance education for students. To facilitate this compliance with state regulations, USA has joined the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). NC-SARA allows USA to offer distance education in 49 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (California is not a SARA state). The USA Department of Radiologic Sciences program meets all professional licensure or certification requirements in the 49 SARA states, as well as in California, plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.