Online RT to BSRS Program
The Department of Radiologic Sciences offers Registered Radiographers the opportunity to complete online advanced imaging modality courses in computed tomography (CT) and courses in radiology administration in order to obtain a Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Radiologic Sciences.
The online computed tomography and radiology administration degree program is designed for:
- Registered Radiographers without a baccalaureate degree who are searching for an online B.S. in Radiologic Sciences program.
- Registered Radiographers who have a baccalaureate degree in a major other than Radiologic Sciences, but seek a second baccalaureate degree in Radiologic Sciences that is completely online.
The professional component consists of 1 semester of a bridge course (Summer) and 3 semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer) of virtual didactic study in Radiologic Sciences. Students must complete the 6-hour bridge course (RAD 491) before enrolling in the professional component. Upon successful completion of the bridge course, 38 semester hours of upper level credit (i.e. credit for the first professional year of the Radiologic Sciences program) will be awarded for the student鈥檚 previous radiography training. Note: The bridge course is offered once each year during the summer semester. Therefore, students should plan to complete the bridge during the summer prior to their enrollment in the fall semester.
Professional Component Hours
Bridge Course - 6 semester hours
Second Professional Year - 26 semester hours
Certification
Students completing the didactic component of this track will meet the structured
education requirements for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
for computed tomography (CT).
- You currently hold an associate鈥檚 degree in Radiologic Sciences or will complete an accredited program prior to the upcoming Summer term/you are a Registered Radiographer (will need to be able to provide a copy of your ARRT certification).
- You would like to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Radiologic Sciences and take your Radiologic
Sciences courses completely online.
Please note: General Education and Prerequisite courses that are not completed prior to the start of the Radiologic Sciences Bachelor鈥檚 program may prolong your graduation date.
Admissions Timeline
This schedule represents the admissions timeline in a typical year.
May 1 鈥� Application deadline for Summer Semester entry
July 15 鈥� Application deadline for Fall Semester entry
December 1 鈥� Application deadline for Spring Semester entry
Admission Requirements
- Apply to the 黑料天堂 and indicate desired semester of entry, 鈥淭谤补苍蝉蹿别谤鈥� as the Admit Type, and 鈥淩adiologic Sciences鈥� as the planned major. Acceptance to the University does not guarantee admission into the professional component of the Radiologic Sciences program.
- Submit official college transcripts for all coursework not completed at the 黑料天堂 by the application deadline. Transcripts are not required if the coursework has already been transferred to USA. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 ("C" average) on previously completed college-level courses as well as at least a "C" in all math and sciences courses. Applicants鈥� overall GPA (USA and transfer GPA, if applicable) will be used for admissions purposes.
- Submit the to the dept by the application deadline. The completed application form may be mailed OR faxed to the Dept. of Radiologic Sciences Admissions Committee (see below for address and fax number).
Mailing Address
The completed departmental application and forms may be mailed OR faxed to:
Admissions Committee
Department of Radiologic Sciences
HAHN 3015
5721 USA Drive North
Mobile, AL, 36688-0002
Fax: (251) 445-9347
Students must complete all General Education requirements from the pre-professional
component of the program.
Note: General education courses required for a B.S. degree do not have to be completed prior to admission, however, online availability for general
education courses will vary each semester and starting the online B.S. in Radiologic
Sciences prior to completing general education courses may delay your estimated graduation
term. Any outstanding pre-professional general education course requirements must
be completed prior to the bachelor鈥檚 degree being awarded.
General Education Requirements
| Area | Course | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| I - Written Composition | EH 101 | 3 |
| I - Written Composition | EH 102 | 3 |
| II - Humanities & Fine Arts | CA 110 | 3 |
| II - Humanities & Fine Arts | EH 215, EH 216, EH 225, EH 226, EH 235, EH 236 | 3 |
| II - Humanities & Fine Arts | ARH 100, ARH 103, ARH 123, ARS 101, DRA 110, MUL 101 | 3 |
| II - Humanities & Fine Arts | AFR 101, ARH 100, ARH 103, ARH 123, ARH 203, ARS 101, CLA 110, DRA 110, EH 215, EH 216, EH 225, EH 226, EH 235, EH 236, LG 101, LG 102, LG 111, LG 112, LG 121, LG 122, LG 131, LG 132, LG 141, LG 142, LG 151, LG 152, LG 153, LG 171, LG 172, LG 173, LG 201, LG 202, LG 211, LG 212, LG 213, LG 221, LG 222, LG 231, LG 232, LG 234, LG 241, LG 242, LG 251, LG 252, LG 271, LG 272, LG 273, LGS 101, LGS 102, LGS 106, LGS 107, LGS 110, LGS 111, LGS 171, LGS 172, LGS 201, LGS 202, LGS 206, LGS 207, LGS 210, LGS 211, MUL 101, PHL 110, PHL 120, PHL 121, PHL 131, PHL 231, PHL 240, REL 100, REL 200, REL 201 | 3 |
| III - Natural Sciences & Mathematics | MA 112, MA 113, MA 115, MA 120, MA 125, MA 126, MA 227, MA 237, MA 238 | 3-4 |
| III - Natural Sciences & Mathematics | BLY 101 & BLY 101L or BLY 121 & BLY 121L | 4 |
| III - Natural Sciences & Mathematics | BLY 102 & BLY 102L or BLY 122 & BLY 122L, CH 101 & CH 101L, CH 103 & CH 103L, CH 131 & CH 131L, CH 132 & CH 132L | 4 |
| IV - History, Social & Behavioral Sciences | PSY 120 | 3 |
| IV - History, Social & Behavioral Sciences | HY 101, HY 102, HY 135, HY 136 | 3 |
| IV - History, Social & Behavioral Sciences | AN 100, AN 101, CA 100, CA 211, ECO 215, ECO 216, GEO 114, GEO 115, GS 101, HY 101, HY 102, HY 135, HY 136, IS 100, IST 201, NAS 101, PSC 130, PSY 250, SY 109, SY 112 | 6 |
| V - Pre-Professional Required Courses | BMD 251, BMD 252 | 8 |
| V - Pre-Professional Required Courses | PH 104, PH 104L, PH 114, PH 114L | 4-5 |
| V - Pre-Professional Required Courses | BUS 245, ST 210, ST 305 | 3 |
| Optional General Elective | If needed to increase pre-professional component. | Optional |
| Pre-Professional Component Total | 53 up to 60 hrs* |
Students must complete a 6 credit hour sequence either in literature (Area II 鈥� EH 215 & EH 216, EH 225 & EH 226, or EH 235 & EH 236) or history (Area IV 鈥� HY 101 & HY 102 or HY 135 & HY 136)
All undergraduates must complete two designated writing credit (W) courses, at least one of which must be in the student's major or minor.
*Factors that influence required hours include 1) Physics course taken, 2) being exempt from EH 101 based on ACT, 3) whether or not AHP 101 was taken, 4) receiving credit by examination, and 5) if general elective needed to bring total up.
These professional Radiologic Sciences courses are only offered once per academic year.
Print RT to BSRS Reqs
First Semester - Summer
| Course No. | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RAD 491 | Professional Radiologic Practice | 6 |
Second Professional Year - Fall
| Course No. | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RAD 432 | Healthcare Human Resource Mgt | 3 |
| RAD 433 | Healthcare Financial Mgt | 3 |
| RAD 428 | Computed Tomography Procedures | 3 |
| RAD 426 | Computed Tomography Physical Principles & QC | 3 |
Second Professional Year - Spring
| Course No. | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RAD 496 | Radiologic Sciences Research I (W) | 1 |
| RAD 435 | Healthcare Operations Mgt (W) | 3 |
| RAD 430 | Healthcare Communication | 3 |
| RAD 429 | Adv. Sect. Imaging of CT & MRI Path | 3 |
Second Professional Year - Summer
| Course No. | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RAD 497 | Radiologic Sciences Research II | 1 |
| EMS 340 | Disaster Mgt. & Event Planning | 3 |
(W) Courses will satisfy the University's Writing Requirement.
Tuition
See the latest to view the USA Tuition and Fee Schedule information.
Estimated Expenses
- Books
Approximately $700-800
Students may transfer no more than 60 semester hours from a community college.
Transfer Equivalency TablesUSA鈥檚 Registrar鈥檚 Office has created the Transfer Equivalency Tables which allow students to quickly access an unofficial evaluation of how previous credits will be counted at 黑料天堂. If your institution is not listed, please email a PDF of your unofficial transcript to the Registrar鈥檚 Office at records@southalabama.edu. Please allow 3-5 business days for the unofficial evaluation to be completed.
Pathway USAStudents from area community colleges may be eligible to participate in 黑料天堂鈥檚 Pathway USA program which supports a smooth transition for students transferring to 黑料天堂 who have earned an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree from one of our participating schools. Pathway USA Participants will have access to a 黑料天堂 Alabama academic advisor throughout their time at their participating community college. Visit Pathway USA for more information.
Financial aid is available to students in this category for those who qualify. Visit USA's Financial Aid department for more information.