Imaging Sciences Degree Plan

Degree Requirements

The below Online Imaging Sciences degree curriculum shows the courses required for the program. In addition, certain foundational courses are required to earn a bachelor’s degree from Boise State. Foundations courses may be met through transfer coursework or will be incorporated into your program of study at Boise State.

If you are not planning to transfer credits, the Online Degree Pathway or an associate degree from Boise State Online can help you get started.

All major requirements must be completed with C (not C-) or better.

University Foundations Courses

Foundations courses may be met through transfer coursework, or they may be incorporated into your program of study at Boise State. They are required, in addition to the Imaging Sciences curriculum noted above, in order to earn your bachelor’s degree.

University Foundations Courses with an AA or AS Degree

University Foundations Courses with an AAS Degree

Course Descriptions

IMGSCI 302 Civic Engagement, Ethics, and Global Diversity

Focused on guiding students to become influential leaders in thought and skill through discussion of civil engagement, ethics, diversity, and internationalization.

PREREQ: Admission to the imaging sciences program.

IMGSCI 304 Professionalism and Research in Imaging Sciences

Familiarization with research and communication expectations related to the online AS to BS Program; improves comfort within the online environment through the use of technology, time management skills, and an understanding of program outcomes and expectations.

PREREQ: Admission to the imaging sciences program.

IMGSCI 305 Human Resource Management in Health Care

Overview and application of the major human resource management functions: selection and placement, compensation and benefits, training and development, employee and labor relations, health, safety, and security, and strategic management practices related to the healthcare industry. Legal, motivational, international, merger, and acquisition, and human resource information system issues are included.

PREREQ: Admission to the imaging sciences program.

IMGSCI 308 Advanced Digital Imaging

Employment of critical thinking to analyze patient dose and safety consideration within radiographic digital imaging. Primary emphasis on problem solving and reasoning to improve patient care through analysis of digital imaging methods and equipment.

PREREQ: Admission to the imaging sciences program.

IMGSCI 310 Public Health

Public health concepts and practice. Topics include philosophy, purpose, history, organization, functions, tools, activities and results at national, state, and community levels.

PREREQ: Admission to the imaging sciences program.

IMGSCI 312 Information Technology for Imaging Professionals

Managerial application of information technology in medical imaging to include basis networking, PACS, RIS, HIS, DICOM, standards and information security.

PREREQ: Admission to the imaging sciences program.

IMGSCI 314 Health Law and Ethics

Process of legal change and health care practitioners’ potential interactions with patients, law enforcement, and governmental agencies. Consent, liability, negligence, employment and licensure of professionals.

PREREQ: Admission to the imaging sciences program.

IMGSCI 315 Health Informatics in Imaging Sciences

Provides an introduction to health information systems, current legislation impacting health informatics, privacy and security of healthcare records, and healthcare technology as related to Imaging Sciences.

PREREQ: Admission to the imaging sciences program.

IMGSCI 382 Research Methods in Imaging Sciences

Design of experiments, analysis methods, and interpretation of results and conclusions as related to evidence-based research in health.

PREREQ: Admission to the imaging sciences program.

IMGSCI 402 Comprehensive Analysis on Radiation Protection

Analysis of the biological effects of ionizing radiation. Promotion and advocacy for patients, focused on dose and exposure reduction.

PREREQ: Admission to the imaging sciences program.

IMGSCI 404 Study of Diseases in Imaging Sciences

Examination of the disease processes demonstrated with imaging sciences related to pathogenesis, patient populations, treatment options and prognosis.

PREREQ: Admission to the imaging sciences program.

IMGSCI 408 Sectional Anatomy in Imaging Sciences

Identification of anatomical structures on sectional images to include sagittal, coronal, and transverse body planes utilizing MRI and CT imaging.

PREREQ: Admission to the imaging sciences program.

IMGSCI 412 Preventative Care and Patient Advocacy in Imaging Sciences

Analysis of preventative care measures provided through medical imaging procedures. Patient care, responsibilities, ethics, and policies required of healthcare providers.

PREREQ: Admission to the imaging sciences program.

For the most recent version of these course descriptions, please view the undergraduate catalog.

Full-time Sample Schedule

The sample Online Imaging Sciences Degree Curriculum schedule below is a general guide of when courses can be completed. You will work closely with your academic advisor to arrange your degree plan after you are admitted to the program and complete new student orientation.

Part-time Sample Schedule

The sample Online Imaging Sciences Degree Curriculum schedule below is a general guide of when courses can be completed. You will work closely with your academic advisor to arrange your degree plan after you are admitted to the program and complete new student orientation.

Fall Start Semester Schedule

Spring Start Semester Schedule