Health Sciences: Radiologic Technology Specialization (B.S.)

Program Overview:

Radiologic technologists are trained in the use of different types of medical diagnostic equipment.  Radiologic technologists, also known as radiographers, perform x-rays and other diagnostic imaging examinations on patients.  This specialization will include coursework from one of the following hospital-based radiologic technologist programs: Avera McKennan School of Radiologic Technology (Sioux Falls), Avera Sacred Heart Hospital School of Radiologic Technology (Yankton), and Sanford Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology (Sioux Falls).

Students will be admitted into the Radiologic Technology Specialization upon successful acceptance into one of the hospital-based radiologic technology programs. With the Radiologic Technology specialization, students will attend USD for two years and then attend the hospital-based radiologic technology program for two years. Admission to the radiologic technology hospital-based program is competitive and is not guaranteed.  

Delivery: Vermillion Main Campus, Online, or USD-Sioux Falls and Clinical/Hospital Site (years 3 and 4)

83 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

Four-Year Program Guides and Costs

USD encourages students to complete 15 credits per semester or 30 credits within the year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan.

• Health Sciences, B.S.-Radiologic Technology Specialization 4-year plan guide - Last 2 years completed at hospital-based radiological technology program

Accelerated program:

• Health Sciences, B.S. -Clinical Studies Specialization 3+3 with Occupational Therapy, OTD 4-year plan guide 
  • Students must complete 2 semesters of OTD graduate education to earn their B.S. in Health Sciences degree. 

Related Programs:

• Health Sciences, B.S. No Specialization 4-year plan guide
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Location Matters in Radiologic Technology

USD’s Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with Radiologic Technology Specialization prepares graduates to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam. To qualify for a position in the field of radiologic technology, an individual must graduate from an accredited radiography program, earn certification in radiography, and possess a valid state credential, if required. State licensure is not required to work as a Radiologic Technologist in South Dakota, but it may be required to work in other states. If you are planning to apply for licensure/certification in a state other than South Dakota after completion of your program, please review that state and your program on USD’s Licensure-Track Programs webpage.

Additionally, this program is authorized to offer supervised field study placements (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) in South Dakota. Please be aware that there may be some restrictions on your ability to engage in supervised field study outside of South Dakota. If you have questions regarding supervised field study, please contact a program representative or visit USD’s State Authorization page.