Medical Imaging Radiography, B.S.

Four-Year Medical Imaging Program Admission Requirements

Year One: Applicants must demonstrate unconditional admission into Marshall University. Year One coursework will occur at Marshall University. Upon completion of the Year One curriculum, students can make separate application to SOMI. Admission to the SOMI is limited to 20-25 students. Applicants are ranked by points.

ACT score: 21 (additional points are given for ACT scores of 19 or better in math and science)
GPA: 2.50 minimum

Grade of C or better in:

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
BSC 227	Human Anatomy	4
BSC 227L	Human Anatomy Lab	1
BSC 228	Human Physiology	4
BSC 228L	Human Physiology Lab	1
PHY 101	Conceptual Physics	3
PHY 101L	Conceptual Physics Lab	1
MTH 121	Concepts and Applications (CT) (or higher)	3
CLS 105	Medical-Lab Terminology (CT)	3

Progression through to Year Four is dependent upon maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.50 and grade of C or better in all Medical Imaging coursework.
Negative drug screen and background check. Drug screen and background checks will be conducted at the applicant’s expense.

Course Requirements

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The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Core 1: Critical Thinking
FYS 100	First Yr Sem Critical Thinking	3
MTH 121	Concepts and Applications (CT)	3
CLS 105	Medical-Lab Terminology (CT)	3
Core 2
ENG 101	Beginning Composition	3
ENG 201	Advanced Composition	3
CMM 103	Fund Speech-Communication	3
MTH 121	Concepts and Applications (CT)	3
BSC 228	Human Physiology	4
BSC 228L	Human Physiology Lab	1
Core II Humanities		3
Core II Social Science		3
Core II Fine Arts		3
Additional University Requirements
Writing Intensive		3
MI 403	Adv Practice Medical Img (recommended)
Writing Intensive		3
MI 411	Transcultural Healthcare (recommended)
Multicultural or International		3
MI 411	Transcultural Healthcare (recommended)
Capstone (see advanced modality track)		3
Major-Specific
BSC 227	Human Anatomy	4
BSC 227L	Human Anatomy Lab	1
BSC 228	Human Physiology	4
BSC 228L	Human Physiology Lab	1
PHY 101	Conceptual Physics	3
PHY 101L	Conceptual Physics Lab	1
CLS 105	Medical-Lab Terminology (CT)	3
MI 201	Intro to Radiography	3
MI 202	Patient Care Img Science	3
MI 204	Radiographic Anatomy	3
MI 206	Clinical Practice I	4
MI 207	Imaging Procedures II	4
MI 208	Pharmacology for Imaging Sci	2
MI 209	Intro to Imaging Equip	3
MI 210	Clinical Practice II	4
MI 211	Seminar Imaging Science	1
MI 212	Seminar Imaging Sciences II	1
Statistics		3
Area of Emphasis-Specific
Additional courses will vary depending on advanced modality track in fourth year.
MI 302	Princ of Radiation Physics	3
MI 303	Image Acquisition	3
MI 304	Radiographic Pathology	3
MI 305	Clinical Practice IV	4
MI 306	Seminar Imaging Science	1
MI 307	Radiobiology	3
MI 308	Rad Image Analysis	2
MI 309	Digital Image Acquisition	2
MI 310	Clinical Practice V	4
MI 311	Seminar Imaging Sciences III	1
MI 321	Imaging Procedures III	4
Advanced Modality Track
In Year 4, students in the radiography area of emphasis must choose one of the four advanced modality tracks:		27-30
CT/MRI (27 hours)
Cardiovascular/Interventional (27 hours)
Mammography (27 hours)
Medical Imaging Management (30 hours)

Major Information

Students in the Medical Imaging Program must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 and receive a grade of C or better in all MI coursework.
All applicants must meet the professional guidelines established by the ARRT to sit for particular certification examinations.
By Year 3, students must choose to continue in the radiography area of emphasis or apply to the competitive sonography area of emphasis. This academic map outlines the curriculum for those who choose the radiography area of emphasis.

Semester Plan

St. Mary’s School of Medical Imaging (SOMI) is a hospital-based program, partnered with Marshall University to offer a Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging. The program curriculum is designed to prepare students to practice radiography/sonography and introduce students to related specialized imaging modalities. The program can be completed in four years. Credentialed Radiographers may enter the professional portion of the program (fourth year) and also obtain the degree.