The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Medical Imaging will be awarded to students who successfully complete 120-121 credit hours of general education and major course work. Up to 69 transfer credit hours are awarded for successful completion of an associate degree in any of the following primary imaging categories: Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Radiation Therapy or MRI.
We also offer certificate programs in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) for imaging professionals who want to specialize without pursuing the bachelor’s degree. The CT and MRI certificate programs each provide 16-22 credit hours of structured education directly related to the specifications for the ARRT post primary examination. Students who successfully complete the certificate program will receive a certificate of completion and academic credits which may be applied toward the BSMI program in the future.
Students interested in a clinical path should choose either the CT or MRI curriculum track. Students with a strong clinical background seeking to enhance their management skills, pursue advanced modalities, or explore the role of the imaging educator should choose the Bachelor of Science Medical Imaging (BSMI) online track. Students seeking lifetime experience credit should follow the BSMI track.
The Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging (BSMI) offers two tracks: a 100 percent online track and a clinical track (online and on campus) with flexible areas of focus within each. Whatever option you choose, you will graduate fully prepared to advance in medical imaging as a multi-modality technologist, a supervisor or an imaging educator.
There are multiple options for the Medical Imaging Program
This track is suitable for working professionals. Clinical hours are flexible and can be scheduled on evenings or weekends. Class meetings are scheduled in the afternoon, in order to accommodate the working student. Clinical tracks are available with hybrid course offerings requiring approximately 8 meetings per semester. Once the clinical portion of the curriculum is complete, the remaining courses in the BSMI program are 100% online and may be taken on a full time or part time course load.
| Fall Course # | Credit Hours | |
| BIO 311* | Cross-sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| CAT 301** | Introduction to CT and CT Physics | 3 |
| CAT 302** | Computed Tomography Pathophysiology | 1 |
| CAT 303** | Computed Tomography Procedures and Protocols | 3 |
| CAT 304** | Computed Tomography Clinical Application | 6 |
| Total | 16 |
| Spring Course # | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 302* | Professional Research and Reporting | 3 |
| MIS 302** | Pharmacology for Imaging Professionals | 3 |
| MIS 400** | Medical Imaging Quality Control | 3 |
| SOC 313* | Issues in Diversity | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Summer Course # | Credit Hours | |
| Elective | Non-Major or General Education Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Non-Major or General Education Elective | 3 |
| Elective* | Non-Major or General Education Elective | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Fall Course # | Credit Hours | |
| COM 301* | Communications, Culture and Community | 3 |
| HSL 300** | Introduction to Health Services Organizations | 3 |
| HSL 350** | Leadership in the Health Service Industry | 3 |
| IHS 401* | Applied Statistics and Research Methods | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Spring Course # | Credit Hours | |
| HSL 400** | Organizational Dynamics and Communication | 3 |
| HSL 410** | Legal and Ethical Issues in Contemporary Society | 3 |
| MIS 401** | Information Systems for Imaging Professionals | 3 |
| MIS 450** | Imaging Management Internship (capstone) | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
| Bachelor Completion Total | 61 | |
| Associate Degree Block Credit | 60 | |
| Total Degree Hours | 121 | |
* General Education Course
** Major Course
This degree is intended for transfer.
Non-clinical Track (Online) Course Sequence. The curriculum plan below may be adapted for part time students.
| Fall Course # | Credit Hours | |
| Elective | Major or Biology Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Major Elective | 3 |
| HSL 300** | Introduction to Health Services Organizations | 3 |
| MIS 300** | Advanced Patient care for Imaging Professionals | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Spring Course # | Credit Hours | |
| Elective | Major or Biology Elective | 3 |
| HSL 400** | Organizational Dynamics and Communication | 3 |
| MIS 302** | Pharmacology for Imaging Professionals | 3 |
| MIS 400** | Medical Imaging Quality Control | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Summer Course # | Credit Hours | |
| Elective** | Major Electives | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Fall Course # | Credit Hours | |
| COM 301* | Communications, Culture and Community | 3 |
| Elective** | Major Elective | 3 |
| HSL 350** | Leadership in the Health Service Industry | 3 |
| MIS 401** | Information Systems Management for Imaging | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Spring Course # | Credit Hours | |
| Elective** | Major Elective | 3 |
| HSL 410** | Legal and Ethical Issues in Contemporary Society | 3 |
| IHS 401** | Applied Statistics and Research Methods | 3 |
| MIS 450** | Medical Imaging Internship (capstone) | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
| Bachelor Completion Total | 51 | |
| Associate Degree Credit | 69 | |
| Total Degree Hours | 120 |
* General Education Course
** Major Course
This degree is intended for transfer.
This track is suitable for working professionals. Clinical hours are flexible and can be scheduled on evenings or weekends. Synchronous and asynchronous online class meetings are scheduled in the afternoon, in order to accommodate the working student. Once the clinical portion of the curriculum is complete, the remaining courses in the BSMI program are 100% online and may be taken on a full time or part time course load.
| Fall Course # | Credit Hours | |
| BIO 311* | Cross-sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| HSL 300* | Introduction to Health Sciences Organizations | 3 |
| MRI 300** | Introduction to MRI | 6 |
| MRI 302** | Magnetic Resonance Pathophysiology | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Spring Course # | Credit Hours | |
| MIS 302** | Pharmacology for Imaging Professionals | 3 |
| MRI 304** | MRI Clinical Application | 3 |
| MRI 350** | Comprehensive Overview of MRI | 6 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Fall Course # | Credit Hours | |
| COM 301* | Communications, Culture and Community | 3 |
| HSL 350** | Leadership in the Health Service Industry | 3 |
| IHS 401* | Applied Statistics and Research Methods | 3 |
| MIS 401** | Information Systems Management for Imaging | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Spring Course # | Credit Hours | |
| HSL 400** | Organizational Dynamics and Communication | 3 |
| HSL 410** | Legal and Ethical Issues in Contemporary Society | 3 |
| MIS 400** | Medical Imaging Quality Control | 3 |
| MIS 450** | Imaging Management Internship (capstone) | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
| Bachelor Completion Total | 52 | |
| Associate Degree Block Credit | 69*** | |
| Total Degree Hours | 121 |
* General Education Course
** Major Course
*** Up to 69 Associate degree credits may be transferred in this curriculum with 45 hours awarded for major imaging courses and 24 associate level general education credits eligible for transfer. A Bachelor of Science degree requires 30 general education credits. Students with less than 24 general education credits will be required to complete their remaining general education courses at Cabarrus College. This degree is intended for transfer.
The CT and MRI certificate programs provide 16-22 credit hours of structured education directly related to the specifications for the ARRT post primary examination. ARRT required clinical experience guidelines for post primary certification will be followed. Students will generate academic credits which may be applied to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging degree and will receive a certificate of completion.
Advanced Specialty Certificate - MRI Track
| Fall Course # | Credit Hours | |
| BIO 311 | Cross-Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| BIO 350 | Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology | 1 |
| MRI 300 | Introduction to MRI | 6 |
| MRI 302 | MRI Pathophysiology | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Spring Course # | Credit Hours | |
| MRI 304 | MRI Clinical Application | 6 |
| MRI 350 | Comprehensive Overview of MRI | 3 |
| MRI 351 | Cardiac MRI | 2 |
| Total | 11 | |
| Certificate Total | 22 |
This degree is intended for transfer into the BSMI program.
Advanced Specialty Certificate - CT Track
| Major Requirements Course # |
Credit Hours | |
| BIO 311 | Cross-Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| BIO 350 | Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology | 1 |
| CAT 302 | CT Pathology | 1 |
| CAT 303 | Cardiac Computed Tomography | 2 |
| CAT 304 | CT Clinical Application | 6 |
| CAT 350 | Comprehensive Overview of CT | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
This degree is intended for transfer into the BSMI program.