Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences

We are pleased to announce that effective October 3, 2011, Clarion University's medical imaging sciences program will be transitioned entirely to the Venango Campus, home of the School of Nursing and Allied Health and the academic home of the medical imaging sciences program.  Students who applied to Clarion University for medical imaging sciences prior to October 3, 2011 and who opted to attend the Clarion Campus will be given the choice to remain at Clarion Campus or to change to Venango Campus. 

For information on changes to the medical imaging sciences program, or for information about Venango Campus including student life, housing, and campus visitation days, please contact Tammy Beach by phone at 814-676-6591 or 877-VENANGO, ext. 1269.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL IMAGING SCIENCES DEGREE PROGRAM AT VENANGO CAMPUS 

The medical imaging sciences program at Clarion University–Venango Campus will prepare you to work in the dynamic and exciting field of medical imaging as a radiologic technologist (x-ray technologist) or as a diagnostic medical sonographer (ultrasound technologist).   

The supportive, nurturing, and focused environment of Venango Campus makes it an ideal choice for medical imaging sciences.  A strong emphasis on health care programs and vibrant and interactive student life opportunities at Clarion Venango foster students' professional preparation, self-actualization, and personal growth.   

As a student enrolled in the Venango Campus Medical Imaging Sciences Program you will: 

• Receive comprehensive advising and mentoring from seasoned allied health faculty that will help shape you as a future health care professional
• Have the opportunity, as a student who lives on campus, to participate in a medical imaging Sciences Living Learning Community 
• Have a premium academic schedule that assures seating in required courses
• Enroll in new Venango Campus allied health courses designed specifically for the medical imaging sciences program
• Participate in discussion groups on topics such as interviewing and applying to clinical sites
• Be coached for successful transition from the university environment to the clinical environment
• Apply for a number of scholarships that are exclusive to health care students
• Join the Medical Imaging Sciences Club and benefit from activities that will help you gain a better understanding of your major and your chosen profession of medical imaging 
• Learn from and build friendships with other health care students including those majoring in respiratory care, nursing, and rehabilitative sciences 

Program Overview

Clarion University's Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program offers concentrations in radiologic technology, sonography (ultrasound), nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and medical dosimetry.  Currently, the nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and medical dosimetry concentrations are appropriate only for individuals who are already credentialed professionals in one of these three medical imaging fields. 

Clarion's medical imaging sciences program prepares graduates as medical imaging science clinicians at the professional level. The program affords students the opportunity to attain a scientific knowledge base in medical imaging as well as a liberal arts education that will expand their role and function as a professional. Additionally, the program provides graduates with knowledge and skills to advance in the science and practice of medical imaging and provides a foundation for graduate education in masters and doctorate programs.

PROGRAM OPTIONS:  VENANGO CAMPUS, ONLINE, OR NON-DEGREE

Clarion's medical imaging sciences program was designed to meet the unique needs of a variety of individuals. 

Clarion offers an on-campus option at Venango Campus in radiologic technology and sonography (ultrasound).

Individuals who are already credentialed as radiologic technologists, sonographers, nuclear medicine technologists, radiation therapists, or medical dosimetrists and who have completed a properly-accredited educational program may complete Clarion's Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree as on-line degree completion option.

Further, Clarion offers options for non-degree seeking individuals who plan to enter the field of medical imaging via independent enrollment in a hospital-based radiologic technology or sonography program. 

To learn about online and on-campus associate degree options at Venango Campus for medical imaging sciences students and professionals, click here.