Radiological Sciences

Evelyn Spratt, Ph.D., Interim Dean, School of Arts, Sciences and Business
Brian Christy, Ph.D., Program Coordinator

The School of Arts, Sciences, and Business offers a baccalaureate degree linked with a clinical certification program in various areas of Radiological Sciences in collaboration with The Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Medical Imaging. Through studies in liberal arts, science and mathematics, students in the traditional undergraduate program and the College of Adult Undergraduate Studies broaden their professional knowledge and competence, strengthen their critical thinking and communication skills, develop their leadership potential and deepen their ethical commitments. The technical curriculum provides both theoretical training and practical hands-on clinical experience. There is a strong emphasis on clinical education with the aim of producing graduates who are leaders in health care.

Traditional Undergraduate Program and College of Adult Undergraduate Studies

The typical Radiological Sciences student fulfills the requisite mathematics and science courses as well as the General Education Requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree at Notre Dame. All courses credited toward the Major must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Students who have not completed a clinical training program must complete all non-clinical requirements through the traditional undergraduate program prior to admission to the clinical program (see the Three-year Sample Program of Study below). The student seeking certification in Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Sonography or Echocardiography must complete at least 60 college credits before starting the clinical program. Students apply to the full-time clinical program in the fall semester prior to the start of the Program. College of Adult Undergraduate Studies students must complete clinical training and be certified technologists before entering into the program. A block of credits towards the bachelor's degree is granted for the clinical program. Further credits from prior education are awarded upon evaluation of transcripts and in consultation with the student's advisor.

Driven by an aging population and advances in technology, there is a great demand for professionals in this field. Students must demonstrate academic excellence, strong interpersonal skills, and knowledge of the profession. Under the guidance of the radiological sciences program coordinator, the qualified student begins the application process for clinical studies. Students must monitor the qualifications for admission to Programs in which they are interested to ensure they have met all the requirements for clinical training. They are expected to confer regularly with the coordinator as to their readiness and preparedness for clinical study. The clinical training site determines the admissions criteria for the clinical component, in accord with the professional accrediting agencies. Students are advised that admission to the clinical component of this program is highly competitive and determined by the hospital.

On completing the academic and clinical programs, students are qualified to become licensed medical imaging technologists by passing the National Registry Exam.

The Maryland Higher Education Commission and the Maryland State Board of Higher Education approve these programs for the education of veterans.

Students in a Bachelor of Science degree program follow the general education program for a Bachelor of Arts degree, except for Fine Arts and Foreign Language, which are recommended, but not required.

The student completes one of the following full-time clinical certification programs, as shown in the table below, to obtain the degree.

Clinical Certification Programs

• Radiography - 18 months
• Nuclear Medicine Technology - 18 months
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography - 18 months

Currently, the Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee (JRC) on Education in Radiologic Technology; the Nuclear Medicine Technology program is accredited by the JRC on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology; and the Diagnostic Medical Sonography is accredited by the JRC on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.