PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Clarion's Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program is located at Venango Campus in Oil City and the Clarion Campus in Clarion. The program has an academic preparation of two years (60 semester hours including general education) at Clarion University and continues with a 24-month program of clinical study
(60 semester hours) at one of four nationally JRCERT accredited hospital-based schools of Radiologic Technology.
Both Clarion University and Clarion University-Venango Campus provide students the opportunity to receive a quality education in a supportive, dynamic, and unique environment. Students have the option of completing the general education requirements of the radiologic sciences program at either campus.
Application to hospital schools of radiography typically occurs in the second semester of the sophomore year. Students who have met all 60 credits of science and general education requirements of the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree program will be recommended as candidates for admission to affiliated hospital schools. A student who has earned 54 of the required 60 science and general education credits of the degree may be given conditional recommendation for admission.
Admission to a clinical site is at the discretion of the staff of the clinical school. Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences at Clarion University does not guarantee admission to a hospital-based program.
Following completion of course work at Clarion University and an affiliated clinical practice site, the student is awarded a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree from Clarion University and is eligible to sit for the national certification examination in radiography administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
After attaining the status of radiologic technologist, graduates may diversify into specialty areas of the radiologic sciences such as magnetic resonance imaging, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, ultrasonography, computed tomography, mammography, administration, education, and medical sales. Careers in some specialty areas can be attained through on-the-job training and some through additional formal schooling. Currently, Clarion University does not offer programs in specialty areas of the radiologic sciences.
Clarion University's Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences Degree Program prepares graduates as radiologic technologists at the professional level. The program affords students the opportunity to attain a scientific knowledge base in radiography 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 necessary to advance in the science and practice of medical imaging and provides a foundation for graduate education in masters and doctorate programs.
