RADS 5003 – Research Methods I

Prerequisites: RADS 5013

Explores quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research designs and statistical analyses appropriate in radiologic sciences and medical imaging.


RADS 5013 – Contemporary Trends in Radiologic Sciences

Prerequisite: Admission to the MSRS Program

Examines current issues related to administration, education, and advanced clinical practice in radiologic sciences and medical imaging.


RADS 5023 – Legal and Regulatory Considerations in Radiologic Sciences

Prerequisite: Admission to the MSRS Program

Presents legal and regulatory issues facing the healthcare industry and higher education with an emphasis in radiologic sciences and medical imaging.


RADS 5033 – Leadership for Change in Radiologic Sciences

Provides application of various historical and contemporary theories of leadership and change within administration, education, and advanced clinical practice in radiologic sciences and medical imaging.


RADS 5043 – Advanced Patient Assessment, Management, and Education

Prerequisite: Radiologist assistant majors only

Requires intensive clinical thinking involving patient care, assessment, management, and education. Students acquire skills in conducting patient interviews, performing physical assessments, and analyzing and interpreting physiological data.


RADS 5103 – Management Techniques for Radiologic Sciences Administrators

Prerequisite: RADS 5013 and 5023 or consent of Graduate Coordinator

Examines the administrative role in radiologic sciences and medical imaging within healthcare settings. Topics include personnel management, risk management, evaluation methods, policies and procedures, and hiring practices.


RADS 5124 – Financial Management in Radiologic Sciences Administration

Prerequisite: RADS 5013 and 5023 or consent of Graduate Coordinator

Explores financial management and fiscal information related to radiologic sciences and medical imaging within healthcare organizations. Topics include budgeting, marketing, cost analysis, cost finding, rate setting, and cost containment.


RADS 5152 – Introduction of Advanced Radiologic Practice

Prerequisite: Radiologist assistant majors only

This course introduces students to the role of the radiologist assistant in clinical practice. This course prepares the radiologist assistant to understand and apply appropriate medical imaging clinical pathways, advanced modalities, and performance improvement. This course focuses on advanced radiologic procedures, sterile technique, fluoroscopic operation and radiation safety, radiopharmaceutical safety, and ultrasound operation.


RADS 5156 – RA Clinical Preceptorship I

Prerequisite: Radiologist assistant majors only

This clinical course will focus on imaging procedures, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the thorax and breast. In addition to scheduled in-class activities, the students observe and participate in radiographic procedures and imaging under the direct supervision of radiologist preceptors for at least twenty-four (24) clinical hours per week.


RADS 5204 – Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Radiologic Sciences Education

Prerequisite: RADS 5013 and 5023 or consent of Graduate Coordinator

Examines curriculum design, instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and assessment procedures specific to radiologic sciences and medical imaging education.


RADS 5223 – Administration of Radiologic Sciences Educational Programs

Prerequisite: RADS 5013 and 5023 or consent of Graduate Coordinator

Explores preparation, administration, and evaluation of radiologic sciences and medical imaging programs. Topics include recruitment and retention of students, accreditation, financial management, personnel management, public relations, and educational policy.


RADS 5233 – Evidence-Based Project in Radiologic Sciences Administration

Prerequisites: RADS 5003, 5013, 5023, 5033, 5103, and 5124

Requires the use of best practices in an administrative or managerial project specific to radiologic sciences and medical imaging.


RADS 5243 –Evidence-Based Project in Radiologic Sciences Education

Prerequisites: RADS 5003, 5013, 5023, 5033, 5204, and 5223

Requires the use of best practices in an educational project specific to radiologic sciences and medical imaging.


RADS 5256 – RA Clinical Preceptorship II

Prerequisite: RADS 5043, 5152, and 5156 or consent of Graduate Coordinator

This clinical course will focus on imaging procedures, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems. In addition to scheduled in-class activities, the students observe and participate in radiographic procedures and imaging under the direct supervision of radiologist preceptors for at least twenty-four (24) clinical hours per week.


RADS 5356 – RA Clinical Preceptorship III

Prerequisite: RADS 5256 or consent of Graduate Coordinator

This clinical course will focus on imaging procedures, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal system. In addition to scheduled in-class activities, the students observe and participate in radiographic procedures and imaging under the direct supervision of radiologist preceptors for at least twenty-four (24) clinical hours per week.


RADS 5403 – Information Management of Electronic Resources in Radiologic Sciences

Investigates the use and management of electronic resources to support administration, education, clinical practice, and research in radiologic sciences and medical imaging.


RADS 5456 – RA Clinical Preceptorship IV

Prerequisite: RADS 5356 or consent of Graduate Coordinator

This clinical course will focus on imaging procedures, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the urinary and reproductive systems. In addition to scheduled in-class activities, the students observe and participate in radiographic procedures and imaging under the direct supervision of radiologist preceptors for at least twenty-four (24) clinical hours per week.


RADS 5552 – Pharmacology and Clinical Decision-Making in Medical Imaging

Prerequisite: Radiologist Assistant Majors only

Presents pharmaceuticals common to medical imaging patients and addresses indications, contraindications, intended uses, and effects on physiology. It also explores appropriate documentation, including patient assessment and monitoring during medical imaging procedures involving pharmacologic agents.


RADS 5556 – RA Clinical Preceptorship V

Prerequisite: RADS 5456 or consent of Graduate Coordinator

This clinical course will focus on imaging procedures, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the vascular, lymphatic, and neurologic systems. In addition to scheduled in-class activities, the students observe and participate in radiographic procedures and imaging under the direct supervision of radiologist preceptors for at least twenty-four (24) clinical hours per week.


RADS 6003 – Special Graduate Topics in Radiologic Sciences Administration

Requires intensive study in a special area of radiologic sciences administration. Course may be repeated for credit with varying content.


RADS 6113 – Special Graduate Topics in Radiologic Sciences Education

Requires intensive study in a special area of radiologic sciences education. Course may be repeated for credit with varying content.


RADS 6223 – Independent Graduate Study

Requires intensive research study in a special area of radiologic sciences and medical imaging. Course may be repeated once for credit.


RADS 6233 – Assessment and Accreditation for Radiology Administrators

Assessment and Accreditation for Radiology Administrators: This course provides radiologic administration majors opportunities to develop interpersonal skills they need to effectively work within the healthcare community.  Topics include interviewing strategies, conflict resolution methods, engaging with accreditation agencies, and development of other soft skills radiology department administrators need in the workplace.


RADS 6333 – Special Graduate Topics in Advanced Clinical Practice

Prerequisite: Radiologist assistant majors only

Requires intensive study in a special area of advanced clinical practice in medical imaging. Course may be repeated for credit with varying content.


RADS 6343 – Accreditation and Assessment in Radiologic Science Education

Accreditation and Assessment in Radiologic Science Education: This course provides radiologic education majors an opportunity to explore accreditation and assessment procedures for undergraduate radiologic science education programs.  Topics include identifying student learning outcomes, developing appropriate assessment measures, and understanding requirements for accreditation under the Joint Review Committee for Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).


RADS 6443 – Survey Design in Radiologic Sciences

Explores the design and administration of electronic and paper-based surveys as part of a research project.


RADS 6553 – Graduate Data Analysis in Radiologic Sciences

Examines calculating, interpreting, and reporting common statistical tests used in research projects.


RADS 6773 – Research Methods II

Provides opportunities to develop skills in information literacy, including critical analyses of published research. Students develop a substantial, scholarly research paper that demonstrates graduate-level writing. Students must register for this course each semester until the scholarly paper is satisfactorily completed.


RADS 6983 – Thesis I

Requires the preparation and development of a graduate-level thesis.


RADS 6993 – Thesis II

Requires the completion and approval of a graduate-level thesis. Students must register for this course each semester until the thesis is satisfactorily completed and approved.