Imaging Sciences

The Imaging Science Program offers degrees for radiology and ultrasound. The radiologic technologist prepares and positions patients for exams and operates x-ray equipment. Sonographers use ultrasound for diagnostic procedures for obstetrics, abdomen, and other Imaging Science graduates can work in hospitals, physicians' offices, clinics, federal and state health agencies, and certain educational institutions. The Associate of Science program includes courses in the following areas: technique, exposure, positioning, protection, physics, cross-section anatomy, patient care and ethics. Clinical practice and supplemental instruction are provided in accredited hospitals and clinics. Students graduating from the Imaging Sciences program participate in evaluations of competency in general and technical education. Upon completion of program requirements, graduates are eligible to take the National Registry Examination.

Graduates of the Imaging Sciences program may seek immediate employment or transfer and complete a baccalaureate degree in Imaging Sciences. Articulated transfer opportunities are available with IUPUI, IUK, and University of Southern Indiana. Students are encouraged to review these options with their advisors.

The Imaging Sciences program is a selective program. When you apply to the college, you will be accepted into the undeclared program while you complete the prerequisite requirements. The imaging sciences program accepts a limited number of students each year and there is a separate application process. Contact your campus of interest below for more details.

SAMPLE CAREERS IN THIS FIELD: Radiologic Technologist, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, CAT Scan, Cardiac Catheterization

DEGREES AVAILABLE: Associate of Science. Availability of degrees varies by campus. Contact your campus of interest below for more information.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Contact your campus of interest below to find out more about the Associate of Science transfer degree programs. Students are encouraged to review their options with their advisors, to consult the current catalog of the institution to which they wish to transfer, and to contact the institution to which they wish to transfer. Students may also contact the transfer office of their local Ivy Tech for further information.

To earn this degree, you must have 70-82 credits in the following areas:

• General Education Core: 19-21 credits
• Professional/Technical Core: 18 credits
• Concentration Courses: 33-43 credits

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Students that apply for Summer 2011 admission and all applicants thereafter will be using the new admission/selection guidelines

CURRICULUM
View the curriculum for this program and all others currently available at Ivy Tech.

LOCATIONS
The Imaging Sciences program is offered at the following campuses. Please click on the campus of interest below for contact and campus specific program information: