Plan Your Future
- Classes are offered online only. There is no clinical requirement associated with the Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences.
- Classes run for seven weeks at a time. You can complete your degree at a flexible full-time or part-time pace that works for your schedule.
- Complete your degree in as few as 12 months with a full-time schedule.
Classes and Scheduling Options
Imaging Sciences Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences is a 120-credit program. To begin the program, you must be an ARRT-credentialed technologist, or equivalent, in good standing.
You must also have earned — or be in the process of earning — an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science from an accredited institution. These may be previously earned academic credits or transfer courses.
If you need additional credits to meet this requirement, the Online Degree Pathway from Boise State Online can help. Talk with your advisor to learn more.
Associate of Science or Associate of Arts
If you have earned — or are in the process of earning — an Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Arts (AA), the following credits will be applied to your degree:
- AS or AA Degree – 62 credits
- ARRT Credential – 17 to 25 credits for passing the ARRT credentialing exam or equivalent
After being admitted to the imaging sciences program, you will complete the following:
- Required Imaging Sciences Courses – 33 credits
- Elective Courses – 0 to 4 credits
Associate of Applied Science
If you have earned — or are in the process of earning — an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), the following credits will be applied to your degree:
- AAS Degree – 23 credits
- ARRT Credential – 17 to 25 credits for passing the ARRT credentialing exam or equivalent
After being admitted to the imaging sciences program, you will complete the following:
- University Foundations Courses – 37 credits
- Required Imaging Sciences Courses – 33 credits
- Medical Terminology Course – 3 credits
- Elective Courses – 0 to 4 credits
All major requirements must be completed with C (not C-) or better. Review the following table for the list of required imaging sciences courses.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| IMGSCI 302 Civic Engagement, Ethics and Global Diversity | 3 |
| IMGSCI 304 Professionalism and Research in Imaging Sciences | 1 |
| IMGSCI 305 Human Resource Management in Health Care | 3 |
| IMGSCI 308 Advanced Digital Imaging | 2 |
| IMGSCI 310 Public Health | 3 |
| IMGSCI 312 Information Technology for Imaging Professionals | 1 |
| IMGSCI 314 Health Law and Ethics | 3 |
| IMGSCI 315 Health Informatics in Imaging Sciences | 3 |
| IMGSCI 382 Research Methods in Imaging Sciences | 3 |
| IMGSCI 402 Comprehensive Analysis on Radiation Protection | 2 |
| IMGSCI 404 Study of Diseases in Imaging Sciences | 3 |
| IMGSCI 408 Advanced Sectional Anatomy in Imaging Sciences | 3 |
| IMGSCI 412 Preventative Care and Patient Advocacy in Imaging Sciences | 3 |
Course Descriptions
Official course descriptions and degree plans are published on the undergraduate catalog website.
To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (e.g. IMGSCI 302). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.
Authorization
Boise State maintains authorization to offer online programs in Idaho and beyond. Detailed information about state authorization is available on the eCampus Center website.
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