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College of Applied and Technical Studies

Radiologic Imaging Sciences Technology

Course Delivery
100% online
Total Credits
60-88
Completion Time
Graduate in as little as nine months—for the RIS (CT or MRI)
Credits for Certificate in Radiologic Technology
32 credits awarded
*Based on the Tuition Guarantee Program for a full-time student taking 12-18 semester hours, if completing program in 4-6 semesters.

Radiologic Imaging Sciences Technology Bachelor’s Degree Program Overview


The Bachelor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Technology degree is designed for students pursuing studies related to medical imaging. Job opportunities for CT and MRI technologists, sonographers and therapists exist in hospitals, surgical centers, clinics, physician offices and other healthcare facilities.

The Radiologic and Imaging Sciences major comprising the following concentrations:

  • The Computed Tomography concentration uses specialized x-ray equipment to create sectional images of the human body. Each cross-sectional image reveals complex information about body structures that are used for a variety of reasons (i.e., diagnostic, treatment planning, interventional or screening).
    • Computed Tomography concentration for students who completed an A.A.S. degree in Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy
    • Computed Tomography concentration for students who completed a hospital-based certificate or A.T.S. degree in Radiologic Technology and American Registry of Radiologic Technologist certification examination
    • The Magnetic Resonance Imaging concentration uses a powerful magnet, radio waves, and computers to create sectional images of the human body. The images reveal complex information about body structures and the chemical changes that occur as a result of the onset of disease.

      • Magnetic Resonance Imaging concentration for students who completed an A.A.S. degree in Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy
      • Magnetic Resonance Imaging concentration for students who completed a hospital-based certificate or A.T.S. degree in Radiologic Technology and American Registry of Radiologic Technologist certification examination

    Program Learning Outcomes


    Graduates of the Computed Tomography concentrations will be able to:

    1. Effectively utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills when performing computed tomography procedures.
    2. Communicate effectively in oral and written form with patients, families and members of the health care team.
    3. Perform Computed Tomography procedures successfully and consistent with entry-level requirements of a registered CT technologist. Successfully perform computed tomography procedures.
    4. Determine the value of professional growth and development and to conduct themselves in a professional manner.

      Graduates of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging concentrations will be able to:

      1. Effectively utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills when performing magnetic resonance imaging procedures.
      2. Communicate effectively in oral and written form with patients, families and members of the health care team.
      3. Perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures successfully and consistent with entry-level requirements of a registered MRI technologist.
      4. Determine the value of professional growth and development and to conduct themselves in a professional manner.

      Program Structure

      Computed Tomography Concentration:

      120 minimum total credit hours: 31 credits (15) RIS concentration requirement courses, 10-11 additional requirement courses, 24 credits (8) Kent Core courses, 48 credits of general electives, 7-11 credits additional concentration requirements

      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Concentration:

      120 minimum total credit hours: 31 credits (15) RIS concentration requirement courses, 10-11 additional requirement courses, 24 credits (8) Kent Core courses, 48 credits of general electives, 7-11 credits additional concentration requirements

      Professional Licensure Disclosure

      This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State’s website for professional licensure disclosure.

      Accreditation

      The B.R.I.T. degree in Radiologic Imaging Sciences (Radiation Therapy concentration only) is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

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      Radiologic Imaging Sciences Technology Bachelor’s Degree Program Admissions Requirements

      The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.

      First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

      First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

      International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

      Former Students: Former Kent State students who have not attended another institution since Kent State and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving Kent State must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.

      Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

      Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog’s Academic Policies.

      Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program’s Coursework tab

      Important Dates

      Jan
      12
      Classes Begin
      Spring 2026 Semester
      May
      11
      Classes Begin
      Summer 2026 Semester

      Program Courses

      Program Requirements

      Computed Tomography Concentration Requirements


      CodeTitleCredit Hours
      Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA; min C grade required in all RIS courses)
      RIS 34084Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sectional Anatomy I2
      RIS 34086Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sectional Anatomy II2
      RIS 44021Patient Management in Computed Tomography2
      RIS 44030Computed Tomography Image Production I2
      RIS 44047Computed Tomography Procedures I2
      RIS 44048Computed Tomography Procedures II2
      RIS 44062Computed Tomography Image Production II2
      RIS 44068Computed Tomography Techniques2
      RIS 44083Pathophysiology for Medical Imaging3
      RIS 44088Leadership in Medical Imaging1
      RIS 44096Individual Investigation in Medical Imaging Directed Readings3
      RIS 44098Research in Medical Imaging3
      Clinical Electives (choose from the following)5
      RIS 44004Computed Tomography Clinical Education I
      RIS 44054Computed Tomography Clinical Education II
      RIS 44069Computed Tomography Clinical Education III
      RIS 44092Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Internship
      Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
      MATH 10041Introductory Statistics3–4
      or MATH 11009Modeling Algebra
      or MATH 11010Algebra for Calculus
      PSYC 11762General Psychology3
      UC 10001Flashes 1011
      American Civic Literacy Requirement 33
      Kent Core Composition6
      Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)6–9
      Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)0–3
      Kent Core Additional6
      General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 151
      Additional Concentration Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA; choose from the following)7–11
      Concentration for A.A.S. Radiologic Technology graduates CTRT
      AHS 24010Medical Terminology1–3
      or IHS 14020Medical Terminology
      Biology (BSCI) Electives (choose from the following) 26–8
      BSCI 11010 & BSCI 11020Foundational Anatomy and Physiology I and II
      BSCI 21010 & BSCI 21020Anatomy and Physiology I and II
      Concentration for A.T.S. Radiologic Technology graduates (with certification) CTHA
      BSCI 10001Human Biology3
      CIS 24053Introduction to Information Systems and Digital Technologies3
      or IT 11000Introduction to Office Productivity Apps
      Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)1
      Minimum Total Credit Hours:120



      1Most general elective credit hours will be fulfilled with courses earned for radiologic technology associate degree or hospital-based certificate (32-40 credit hours awarded for certificate).

      2Students who have successfully completed ATTR 25057 and ATTR 25058 (or EXSC 25057 and EXSC 25058) may use those courses in place of BSCI 11010 and BSCI 11020 (or BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020).

      3If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.

      Diagnostic Medical Sonography Concentration Requirements
      CodeTitleCredit Hours
      Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA; min C grade required in all RIS courses)
      RIS 34040Patient Management in Diagnostic Medical Sonography3
      RIS 34042Abdominal Sonography I3
      RIS 34044Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation3
      RIS 34045Ultrasound Clinical Education I2
      RIS 34052Abdominal Sonography II3
      RIS 34060Ultrasound Clinical Education II4
      RIS 34062Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography I3
      RIS 34072Superficial Structures Sonography2
      RIS 34075Ultrasound Clinical Education III2
      RIS 34083Sectional Anatomy in Medical Imaging3
      RIS 44072Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography II3
      RIS 44074Vascular Sonography2
      RIS 44076Ultrasound Clinical Education IV4
      RIS 44078Sonographic Techniques3
      RIS 44083Pathophysiology for Medical Imaging3
      RIS 44084Ultrasound Image Evaluation1
      RIS 44098Research in Medical Imaging3
      Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
      COMM 15000Introduction to Human Communication3
      MATH 11009Modeling Algebra3–4
      or MATH 11010Algebra for Calculus
      PSYC 11762General Psychology3
      UC 10001Flashes 1011
      American Civic Literacy Requirement 33
      Kent Core Composition6
      Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)6–9
      Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)0–3
      Kent Core Additional3
      General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 126–35
      Additional Concentration Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA; choose from the following)7–16
      Concentration for A.S. Degree graduates or Freshman FRAS
      IHS 14020Medical Terminology3
      PHY 13001 & PHY 13021General College Physics I and General College Physics Laboratory I3–5
      or PHY 12111Physics for Health Technologies
      RIS 34001Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography (min C grade)1
      Biology (BSCI) Electives (choose from the following)6–8
      BSCI 11010 & BSCI 11020Foundational Anatomy and Physiology I and II 2
      BSCI 21010 & BSCI 21020Anatomy and Physiology I and II
      Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory) 3
      Concentration for A.A.S. Radiologic Technology graduates RTAS
      AHS 24010Medical Terminology1–3
      or IHS 14020Medical Terminology
      Biology (BSCI) Electives (choose from the following) 26–8
      BSCI 11010 & BSCI 11020Foundational Anatomy and Physiology I and II
      BSCI 21010 & BSCI 21020Anatomy and Physiology I and II
      Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)3
      Concentration for A.T.S. Radiologic Technology graduates (with certification) HATS
      BSCI 10001Human Biology3
      CHEM 10050Fundamentals of Chemistry3
      or CHEM 10055Molecules of Life
      Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)1
      Minimum Total Credit Hours:120


      1Most general elective credit hours will be fulfilled with courses earned for radiologic technology associate degree or hospital-based certificate (32 credit hours awarded for certificate).

      2Students who have successfully completed ATTR 25057 and ATTR 25058 (or EXSC 25057 and EXSC 25058) may use those courses in place of BSCI 11010 and BSCI 11020 (or BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020).

      3If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.

      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Concentration Requirements

      CodeTitleCredit Hours
      Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA; min C grade required in all RIS courses)
      RIS 34084Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sectional Anatomy I2
      RIS 34086Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sectional Anatomy II2
      RIS 44031Patient Management in Magnetic Resonance Imaging2
      RIS 44044Magnetic Resonance Imaging Procedures I2
      RIS 44045Magnetic Resonance Imaging Procedures II2
      RIS 44051Magnetic Resonance Equipment and Image Acquisition I2
      RIS 44052Magnetic Resonance Equipment and Image Acquisition II2
      RIS 44066Magnetic Resonance Imaging Techniques2
      RIS 44083Pathophysiology for Medical Imaging3
      RIS 44088Leadership in Medical Imaging1
      RIS 44096Individual Investigation in Medical Imaging Directed Readings3
      RIS 44098Research in Medical Imaging3
      Clinical Electives (choose from the following)5
      RIS 44003Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Education I
      RIS 44063Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Education II
      RIS 44073Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Education III
      RIS 44092Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Internship
      Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
      MATH 10041Introductory Statistics3–4
      or MATH 11009Modeling Algebra
      or MATH 11010Algebra for Calculus
      PSYC 11762General Psychology3
      UC 10001Flashes 1011
      American Civic Literacy Requirement 33
      Kent Core Composition6
      Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)6–9
      Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)0–3
      Kent Core Additional6
      General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 151
      Additional Concentration Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA; choose from the following)7–11
      Concentration for A.A.S. Radiologic Technology graduates MRRT
      AHS 24010Medical Terminology1–3
      or IHS 14020Medical Terminology
      Biology (BSCI) Electives (choose from the following) 26–8
      BSCI 11010 & BSCI 11020Foundational Anatomy and Physiology I and II
      BSCI 21010 & BSCI 21020Anatomy and Physiology I and II
      Concentration for A.T.S. Radiologic Technology graduates (with certification) MRHA
      BSCI 10001Human Biology3
      CIS 24053Introduction to Information Systems and Digital Technologies3
      or IT 11000Introduction to Office Productivity Apps
      Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)1
      Minimum Total Credit Hours:120


      1Most general elective credit hours will be fulfilled with courses earned for radiologic technology associate degree or hospital-based certificate (32 credit hours awarded for certificate).

      2Students who have successfully completed ATTR 25057 and ATTR 25058 (or EXSC 25057 and EXSC 25058) may use those courses in place of BSCI 11010 and BSCI 11020 (or BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020).

      3If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.

      Radiation Therapy Concentration Requirements

      CodeTitleCredit Hours
      Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA; min C grade required in all RIS courses)
      RIS 34003Radiation Therapy Principles and Practice I3
      RIS 34004Radiation Therapy Patient Management3
      RIS 34008Radiation Therapy Physics I3
      RIS 34030Radiation Therapy Clinical Education I1
      RIS 34083Sectional Anatomy in Medical Imaging3
      RIS 44009Radiation Therapy Principles and Practice II2
      RIS 44018Radiation Therapy Physics II3
      RIS 44028Radiation Therapy Radiobiology3
      RIS 44029Radiation Therapy Pathology I3
      RIS 44038Radiation Therapy Physics III3
      RIS 44041Radiation Therapy Quality Management2
      RIS 44042Radiation Therapy Pathology II3
      RIS 44043Radiation Therapy Principles/Practice III3
      RIS 44053Radiation Therapy Clinical Education II3
      RIS 44058Radiation Therapy Clinical Education III2
      RIS 44067Radiation Therapy Clinical Education IV3
      RIS 44098Research in Medical Imaging3
      Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
      COMM 15000Introduction to Human Communication3
      MATH 11009Modeling Algebra3–4
      or MATH 11010Algebra for Calculus
      PSYC 11762General Psychology3
      UC 10001Flashes 1011
      American Civic Literacy Requirement 33
      Kent Core Composition6
      Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)6–9
      Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)0–3
      Kent Core Additional3
      General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 126–36
      Additional Concentration Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA; choose from the following)7–17
      Concentration for A.S. Degree graduates or Freshman RTFE
      IHS 14020Medical Terminology3
      PHY 13001 & PHY 13021General College Physics I and General College Physics Laboratory I3–5
      or PHY 12111Physics for Health Technologies
      RIS 44000Introduction to Radiation Therapy2
      Biology (BSCI) Electives (choose from the following)6–8
      BSCI 11010 & BSCI 11020Foundational Anatomy and Physiology I and II
      BSCI 21010 & BSCI 21020Anatomy and Physiology I and II 2
      Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)3
      Concentration for A.A.S. Radiologic Technology graduates
      AHS 24010Medical Terminology1–3
      or IHS 14020Medical Terminology
      Biology (BSCI) Electives (choose from the following) 26–8
      BSCI 11010 & BSCI 11020Foundational Anatomy and Physiology I and II
      BSCI 21010 & BSCI 21020Anatomy and Physiology I and II
      Concentration for A.T.S. Radiologic Technology graduates (with certification) RTHB
      BSCI 10001Human Biology3
      CHEM 10050Fundamentals of Chemistry3
      or CHEM 10055Molecules of Life
      Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)1
      Minimum Total Credit Hours:120



      1For students with an associate degree or hospital-based certificate, most general elective credit hours will be fulfilled with courses earned for that degree (32 credit hours awarded for certificate).
      2Students who have successfully completed ATTR 25057 and ATTR 25058 (or EXSC 25057 and EXSC 25058) may use those courses in place of BSCI 11010 and BSCI 11020 (or BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020).
      3If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.

      Progression Requirements

      To be able to register for Radiologic and Imaging Sciences (RIS) courses, students must be accepted to technical study. Acceptance to technical study is a selective process due to the limited number of students approved for each clinical education setting. Criteria for acceptance are the following:

      • Completion of required non-radiologic and imaging sciences (RIS) courses, e.g., biology, chemistry, mathematics, psychology, Kent Core courses
      • Minimum 2.750 overall GPA

      Graduation Requirements

      Graduation Requirements
      Graduation Requirements Summary
      Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
      2.750 2.000
      • Students must complete all Radiologic and Imaging Sciences (RIS) courses with a minimum C grade.
      • Students must complete all academic and clinical competencies in their core concentration.

      Radiologic Imaging Sciences Technology Bachelor’s Degree Program Tuition and Fees

      Ohio Residents

      Per Credit Hour Per 3-Credit Course Approximate Tuition Cost

      $355.99 Lower Division Courses

      $417.30 Upper Division Courses

      $1,067.97 Lower Division Courses

      $1,251.90 Upper Division Courses

      $16,300 -$24,900 full-time1

      For CT or MRI Program

      Non-Ohio Residents

      Per Credit Hour Per 3-Credit Course Approximate Tuition Cost

      $365.99 Lower Division Courses

      $427.30 Upper Division Courses

      $1,097.97 Lower Division Courses

      $1,281.90 Upper Division Courses

      $16,900-$25,800 full-time2

      For CT or MRI Program

      1The flat-rate semester fee of $3,917.52 for LOWER division courses and $4,591.08 for UPPER division courses applies to full-time Ohio resident undergraduate students taking between 12-18 credit hours per semester. The approximate tuition cost was calculated at students completing the program in 4 or 6 semesters depending on the number of transfer credits. To calculate the tuition for 4 semesters, an average was used of 3 semesters of LOWER division courses and 1 semester of UPPER division courses. To calculate the tuition for 6 semesters, an average was used of 4 semesters of LOWER division courses and 2 semesters of UPPER division courses.

      2The flat-rate semester fee of $3,917.52 for LOWER division courses and $4,591.08 for UPPER division courses applies to full-time non-Ohio resident undergraduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking between 12-18 credit hours per semester, PLUS a surcharge of $10 per credit hour of actual credits taken (between 12-18 or $120-$180). The approximate tuition cost was calculated at students completing the program in 4 or 6 semesters depending on the number of transfer credits. To calculate the tuition for 4 semesters, an average was used of 3 semesters of LOWER division courses and 1 semester of UPPER division courses PLUS a surcharge of $10 per credit hour x 4 semesters. To calculate the tuition for 6 semesters, an average was used of 4 semesters of LOWER division courses and 2 semesters of UPPER division courses PLUS a surcharge of $10 per credit hour x 6 semesters.

      For part-time semesters: The $355.99 per-credit-hour tuition rate for LOWER division courses and $417.30 for UPPER division courses applies to part-time Ohio resident undergraduate students, PLUS a $10 per-credit-hour surcharge for non-Ohio resident undergraduate students, taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester.

      *For students with an associate degree or hospital-based certificate, most general elective credit hours will be fulfilled with courses earned for that degree (32 credit hours awarded for certificate).

      • An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour. Program tuition and costs are estimated and subject to change.
      • Actual tuition costs will vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. The full cost of attendance consists of tuition and fees, and when applicable, food, housing, books, course materials, supplies and equipment, transportation and personal expenses for the enrolled terms. Other expenses not included in tuition and fees totals can be found on the Kent State University cost of attendance web page.
      • For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.

      Careers

      Diagnostic medical sonographers
      • 13.0% much faster than the average
      • 90,000 number of jobs
      • $89,340 potential earnings
      Magnetic resonance imaging technologists
      • 7.1% faster than the average
      • 44,100 number of jobs
      • $88,180 potential earnings
      Radiation therapists
      • 1.9% slower than the average
      • 19,200 number of jobs
      • $101,990 potential earnings
      Radiologic technologists and technicians
      • 4.3% about as fast as the average
      • 228,000 number of jobs
      • $77,660 potential earnings

      Notice: Career Information Source

      * Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

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