Course Schedule

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging is offered through a hybrid learning environment. The following are sample plans of study for each specialization. JPU’s hybrid learning environment allows students to receive all communication and course material and submit coursework through a web-based course management system.  Students are required to participate in live weekly discussions for their classes per week as well as 3 days of on-site instruction (boot camp) each semester.

Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging: Sonography Specialization

Semester 1
Orientation to Advanced Modalities1 credit
Patient Care in Advanced Modalities3 credits
Imaging and Sectional Anatomy4 credits
Orientation to Sonography1 credit
Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation3 credits
Anatomy and Physiology for Sonography3 credits
15 credits
Semester 3
Sonographic Procedures and Studies II3 credits
Professionalism and Workplace Experience2 credits
Radiation Physics3 credits
Leadership and Communication3 credits
Clinical Practice I (240 hours)5 credits
16 credits

Semester 2
Pathophysiology3 credits
Ethics and Law for Advanced Modalities3 credits
Radiation Biology and Protection3 credits
Pharmacology3 credits
Sonographic Procedures and Studies I3 credits
15 credits
Semester 4
Professional Practice1 credit
Research Methods and Capstone2 credits
Clinical Practice II (515 hours)11 credits
14 credits

Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging: Nuclear Medicine Specialization

Semester 1
Orientation to Advanced Modalities1 credit
Patient Care in Advanced Modalities3 credits
Imaging and Sectional Anatomy4 credits
Radiation Physics3 credits
Orientation to Nuclear Medicine1 credit
Professionalism and Workplace Experience2 credits
14 credits
Semester 3
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures II2 credits
Instrumentation, QC, and QA3 credits
Radiopharmacy and Pharmacology3 credits
Clinical Practice I (240 hours)8 credits
16 credits
Semester 2
Pathophysiology3 credits
Ethics and Law for Advanced Modalities3 credits
Radiation Biology and Protection3 credits
Pharmacology3 credits
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures I2 credits
Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine2 credits
16 credits
Semester 4
Leadership and Communication3 credits
Professional Practice1 credit
Research Method and Capstone2 credits
Clinical Practice II (495 hours)11 credits
17 credits

Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging: Computed Tomography Specialization

Semester 1
Orientation to Advanced Modalities1 credit
Patient Care in Advanced Modalities3 credits
Imaging and Sectional Anatomy4 credits
Radiation Physics3 credits
Leadership and Communication3 credits
14 credits
Semester 3
Orientation to CT1 credit
CT Procedures4 credits
CT Anatomy and Pathology Correlation3 credits
CT Instrumentation and Imaging Physics4 credits
Planar and Volumetric Post-Processing3 credits
15 credits
Semester 2
Pathophysiology3 credits
Ethics and Law for Advanced Modalities3 credits
Radiation Biology and Protection3 credits
Pharmacology3 credits
Professionalism and Workplace Experience2 credits
14 credits
Semester 4
Communication and Information Management3 credits
Productivity and Assessment in Radiation Sciences3 credits
Advanced Techniques in CT3 credits
Professional Practice1 credit
Research Methods and Capstone2 credits
Clinical Practice I (240 hours)5 credits
17 credits

Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Specialization

Semester 1
Orientation to Advanced Modalities1 credit
Patient Care in Advanced Modalities3 credits
Imaging and Sectional Anatomy4 credits
Radiation Physics3 credits
Leadership and Communication3 credits
14 credits
Semester 3
Orientation to MRI1 credit
MRI Procedures4 credits
MRI Instrumentation, Imaging Physics, & Safety4 credits
MRI Anatomy and Pathology Correlation3 credits
Pulse Sequences, Imaging Formation, and Contrast3 credits
15 credits
Semester 2
Pathophysiology3 credits
Ethics and Law for Advanced Modalities3 credits
Radiation Biology and Protection3 credits
Pharmacology3 credits
Professionalism and Workplace Experience2 credits
14 credits
Semester 4
Communication and Information Management3 credits
Productivity and Assessment in Radiation Sciences3 credits
Advanced Techniques in MRI3 credits
Professional Practice1 credit
Research Methods and Capstone2 credits
Clinical Practice I (240 hours)5 credits
17 credits