Program:
Radiography & Medical Imaging

Degree Awarded:
Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health & Associate of Science in Radiography

Application Deadlines:
Nov. 15, Feb. 1
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Degree Overview

While working to complete your Associate’s degree in Radiography, you can also earn your Bachelor’s degree in Community Health through the dual degree option. A degree in Community Health can help you better understand and meet the needs of a broader population. The Radiography and Community Health program directors will work together as your co-advisors, creating an individualized course sequence plan that integrates courses from both programs. As part of the Community Health curriculum, students can choose from one of the concentrations in Human Services, Women’s Health, Public Health, Gerontology or Healthcare Business to expand their understanding of a specific area of health care.

Required Courses for Dual Degree Option - Community Health

Core Courses
Courses Semester Hours
◊ IC Core (ICC Core) - Intercultural Communication 3
HU Core (HUM Core) - Humanities 3
EA Core (EEA Core) - Ethics, Empathy, and Advocacy 3
Total Semester Hours 9
General Courses
Courses Semester Hours
IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education 0
EN 101 (ENG 101) - English Composition I 3
EN 102 (ENG 102) - English Composition II 3
MA 130 (MAT 130) - College Algebra 3
ST 310 (MAT 310) - Statistics 3
PY 101 (PSY 101) - Introduction to Psychology 3
PY 101 (PSY 101) - Introduction to Psychology 3
GEN 105 - Medical Terminology 1
BI 122 (BIO 122) - Nutrition Science 3
BI 211 (BIO 211) - Human Anatomy - Lecture and Lab 4
BI 213 (BIO 213) - Human Physiology - Lecture and Lab 4
BU 140 (BUS 140) - Healthcare Delivery Systems 2
HM 180 (HIM 180) - Essentials of Pharmacology 2
◊ CHL 244 - Vulnerable Populations 3
CHL 243 - Trauma Informed Care 3
SO 220 (SOC 220) - Medical Sociology 2
CHL 248 - Introduction to Grant Writing 2
Total Semester Hours 44

Human Anatomy and Human Physiology courses must be completed with a “C” or higher. 

Additional General Courses

Students will choose one of the concentration areas to complete the Bachelor of Science in Community Health.

Women’s Health Concentration
Courses Semester Hours
CHL 260 - Evolution of Women’s Health 3
CHL 261 - Women’s Health in Contemporary Society 3
CHL 265 - Literary Perspectives of Women’s Health 3
CHL 362 - Global Issues in Women’s Health 3
CHL 364 - Mental Health of Women Throughout the Lifespan 3
CHL 365 - Mammography 1
CHL 366 - Pharmacology in Women's Health 1
CHL 367 - Preventative & Restorative Topics for Women 1
Total Semester Hours 18
Human Services Concentration
Courses Semester Hours
PY 200 (PSY 200) - Human Development 3
CHL 266 - Social Policy and Human Services 3
CHL 245 - Family Dynamics 1
CHL 252 - Information and Referral 2
CHL 253 - Understanding the Criminal Justice System 2
CHL 249 - Crisis Intervention 1
◊ CHL 353 - Community Engagement and Social Change 3
EA 210 (EEA 210) - American Poverty and Healthcare 3
Total Semester Hours 18
Public Health Concentration
Courses Semester Hours
BU 470 (BUS 470) - Issues and Policies in Public Health 3
CHL 250 - Epidemiology 3
CHL 251 - Environmental Risk Factors and Disease 3
◊ CHL 353 - Community Engagement and Social Change 3
ST 410 (MAT 410) - Advanced Statistics for Public Healthcare 3
CHL 355 - Health Program Planning and Evaluation 3
Total Semester Hours 18
Gerontology Concentration
Courses Semester Hours
HC 220 (GEN 220) - Gerontology 2
CHL 241 - Programs, Services and Policies in Aging 3
EA 205 (EEA 205) - Death and Dying 3
CHL 330 - Health and Physical Aspects of Aging 3
CHL 333 - Psychological and Social Aspects of Aging 3
CHL 334 - Managing Care of the Older Adult 3
CHL 335 - Seminar in Gerontology 1
Total Semester Hours 18
Healthcare Business Concentration
Courses Semester Hours
HM 218 (HIM 218) - Data Analysis and Visualization 3
BU 357 (BUS 357) - Healthcare Accounting and Financial Management 4
BU 262 (BUS 262) - Business Communication and Marketing 3
BU 375 (BUS 375) - Concepts of Leadership 2
Total Semester Hours 12
Healthcare Business Concentration - Electives

Students select two of the following electives:

Courses Semester Hours
BU 470 (BUS 470) - Issues and Policies in Public Health 3
BU 318 (BUS 318) - Human Resources and Organizational Behavior 3
HM 255 (HIM 255) - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information 3
HM 360 (HIM 360) - Compliance and Legal Applications 3
BU 425 (BUS 425) - Project Management 3
BU 335 (BUS 335) - Managing Healthcare Departments 3
HM 333 (HIM 333) - Classification Systems and Reimbursement Methodologies 3
BU 411 (BUS 411) - Operations and Quality Management 3
Major Courses (Radiography)
Courses Semester Hours
RT 104 (RAD 104) - Introduction to Radiography 1
◊ RT 105 (RAD 105) - Patient Care and Lab 3
RT 110 (RAD 110) - Radiographic Procedures I and Lab 4
RT 120 (RAD 120) - Radiographic Exposures I and Lab 4
RT 125 (RAD 125) - Radiographic Exposures II and Lab 4
RT 140 (RAD 140) - Radiographic Procedures II and Lab 4
RT 246 (RAD 246) - Radiographic Procedures III and Lab 3
RT 250 (RAD 250) - Radiographic Pathology 2
RT 262 (RAD 262) - Radiation Physics 3
RT 265 (RAD 265) - Clinical Experience I 4
RT 271 (RAD 271) - Radiation Biology 3
RT 275 (RAD 275) - Clinical Experience II 8
RT 285 (RAD 285) - Clinical Experience III 6
Total Semester Hours 49
Major Courses (Community Health)
Courses Semester Hours
◊ CHL 400 - Community Health Fieldwork (concentration related) 2
CHL 401 - Community Health Capstone (concentration related) 2
Total Semester Hours 4

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Undergraduate Tuition

Cost per Credit Hour
$651


Cost per Semester
$7,997 - Full-time (12 hrs)
$3,998 - Part-time (6 hrs)

Tuition
Undergraduate Tuition$651 / credit-hour
Fees - Included in cost per semester
Application Fee for first time students $35/ each
Enrollment Fee for first time students $150/ each
Degree Specific Fees - Not included in cost per semester
Interprofessional education – IPE Course Fee IPE 301 $124/ student
Lab Fee - General Education $40/ class
RT: NSRT Dues (RT 101) $20/ each
Lab Fee (BSN, RT, PTA) $30/ class
RT: Markers (RT 140) $22/ each
RT: Trajecsystem (RT 265, clinical tracking) $100/ each
RT: RadReview Easy (RT 110L) $55/ student
RT: Rad Tech Boot Camp (RT 262) $180/ student
RT: One Scrub Set Top and Bottom (RT 105L) $50/ student
RT 265 Clinical Uniforms $150/ student
RT 285 AART Certification $200/ student