Radiologic Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Program Highlights
McNeese’s radiologic sciences bachelor’s degree program prepares you to provide basic and advanced care to patients through diagnostic imaging exams. The JRCERT-accredited program incorporates anatomy, physiology, positioning and radiographic techniques to equip you to successfully perform a range of imaging procedures while minimizing hazardous risks involved with equipment that uses radiation. You’ll also be prepared to explore advanced specialties and qualify for several professional certifications and licensures.
Professional certification and state licensure
After completing the bachelor’s degree program at McNeese, you can apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national certification exam in radiography, which also serves as the state license exam for the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners. With a radiography certification, you can broaden your expertise and earn credentials in another area of radiologic technology. You may also be eligible to sit for specialized certification exams in post-primary clinical areas such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography (M), cardiac intervention (CI) or vascular intervention (VI).
Choosing the radiologic sciences program at McNeese offers students an excellent education with dedicated faculty who are recognized both statewide and nationally for their expertise.
At a Glance
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Program Length: 4 years (120 credit hours)
Availability: in person
What Can You Do With a Radiologic Sciences Degree?
After you earn your bachelor’s degree and pass the national certification exam, you will be qualified for a career as a radiographer in a wide variety of health care settings.
Graduate Schools or Programs
- Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences – Education
- Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences – Administration
- Master of Science in Nuclear Medicine
- Master of Science in Radiation Therapy
Potential Job Titles or Employers
- Byrd Regional Hospital
- Lafayette General Health
- Christus Ochsner Lake Area Medical Center
- Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital
- Lake Charles Memorial Health System
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Memorial Hermann Health System
- Ochsner Health System
- Solis Mammography
- West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
Job Placement
100% of graduates are employed within six months!
Student Activities
With more than 100 student clubs and organizations, McNeese offers a variety of ways you can participate in academic, social and professional events on campus and in the community. There’s even a club for radiologic sciences majors who are in their final two years of study.
State and National Meetings
As a radiologic sciences major, you’ll have a variety of opportunities to attend professional meetings and conferences in Louisiana and across the country to enhance your academic experience. Learn about the latest developments in the field and network with radiologic technologists.
Additional Details on the Radiologic Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Program
McNeese State University’s Radiologic Technology (Radiography) Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The program currently holds the highest accreditation award available, 8 years, which was awarded in 2018 from the JRCERT.
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N Wacker Drive – Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
mail@jrcert.org
https://www.jrcert.org/programs/mcneese-state-university/
The program in Radiologic Sciences at McNeese State University offers a Bachelor of Science degree which prepares students for the health care profession as competent radiographers (R). In addition, the program prepares students for career opportunities in Mammography (M), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR), Bone Densitometry (BD), Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI), or Cardiac-Interventional Radiography (CI). The program integrates learning and clinical environments to promote advanced professional development.
The program mission aligns with the University mission to emphasize in-depth disciplinary knowledge and its application to academic and professional environments. Students achieve success through the studied acquisition of content knowledge, the demonstration of discipline-specific skills and dispositions as well as mastery of general education competences such as critical thinking, effective communication, and independent learning.
The program goals are:
- To provide an education that promotes clinical competency.
SLO – 1.1 Students will be able to demonstrate radiographic positioning skills accurately
SLO – 1.2 Students will provide patient care and comfort to patients while performing radiographic procedures
SLO – 1.3 Students will be able to apply the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self and others.
- To foster critical thinking skills enabling effective problem solving in the professional environment.
SLO – 2.1 Students produce radiographic images demonstrating proper selection of exposure and technical factors,
SLO – 2.2. Students will evaluate finished radiographic images, for proper: anatomy visualized, positioning, and exposure factors
- Apply effective communication skills in the professional environment.
SLO – 3.1 Student will be able to communicate with their patients while implementing the radiography process
SLO – 3.2 Students will be able to communicate effectively with clinical staff and peers.
- 4. To promote professionalism in radiologic Sciences.
SLO – 4.1 The student will maintain appropriate conversation with and in the presence of patients
SLO – 4.2 The student will demonstrate professional ethics while at the assigned Clinical Education Setting
SLO – Student Learning Outcome
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Program Contact
Greg Bradley
gbradley@mcneese.edu