The field of Radiologic Sciences is rapidly growing and the learning curve never ends. This profession requires highly skilled and flexible practitioners, as well as proficient, qualified directors and administrators. Thomas Jefferson University's Master of Science in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences is the only one of its kind on the East Coast. This executive style program can be completed in 12 months or 24 months. It offers a focus with tracks in education or management in the radiologic and imaging sciences. A new PET/CT track is now also available for registered nuclear medicine technologists. The comprehensive tuition includes books, fees, and food.

Admissions Standards:

• BS, BA or the equivalent from an accredited university and a background in radiologic and imaging sciences area
• Copy of current resume

Why Jefferson?

• Personalized. Choose an education or management track within radiologic or imaging science or the new PET/CT track. (View the curricula here.)
• Convenient. In-class attendance is required only one weekend a month, plus online interaction and independent study. Classes are held the first weekend each month.

• For the full-time program, classes are held only one weekend a month, Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• For the half-time program, classes are held only one weekend a month, Friday 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon in the first year, when students focus on the core courses. In the second year, classes are held only one weekend a month, Saturday 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to noon, when students focus on the specialty track courses in either Education or Management.
• For the PET/CT track, some of the didactic courses are held two evenings per week during the Fall and Spring Semesters.

Q&A

• What makes this degree unique?
  Jefferson's Master of Science in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences is the only executive style Radiologic and Imaging Sciences master's level program in the nation and the only master's in this field of study in the northeast United States.
  
  Students may choose from the education or management tracks, both of which focus on the radiologic and imaging sciences, and the new PET/CT track.

• What are the benefits of earning a master's degree?
  Whether you are an educator, administrator or registered nuclear medicine technologist, earning a master's degree shows that you value higher education and desire to gain more knowledge about your field of expertise. In addition, earning a master's degree may help you to meet requirements within your field. Professionals in the education arena will meet the JRCERT's requirement that all radiologic and imaging sciences program directors hold at least a master's degree by 2009. Individuals who wish to sit for the exam for Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) designation earn an additional point toward their eligibility when they have a master's degree.

• Why did Jefferson decide to offer this degree?
  As an institution that promotes excellence in education, research and clinical practice, Jefferson recognized the need for a master's degree program in radiologic and imaging sciences. The University's access to numerous resources through its Jefferson College of Health Professions and the university's prime location in Center City Philadelphia make Jefferson an ideal location for the program.
  
  Jefferson identified several specific needs that this degree could meet, including:
  
  
• Provide practitioners an opportunity to maintain employment while earning a master's degree.
• Offer a master's degree that is specialized to the field of radiologic and imaging sciences, including courses that will enhance practitioners' knowledge base within their own programs. Both the education and management tracks provide an in-depth review of current and advanced radiologic and imaging technologies and modalities through a set of core courses.
• For educators, the curriculum provides practical training that will assist with radiologic and imaging science curriculum development, program accreditation and academic program management, including: student and faculty recruitment and retention, faculty development, students affairs and activities, development, strategic planning and outcomes assessment.
• For administrators, the curriculum is designed to provide training in personnel and fiscal management, personnel recruitment and retention and clinical professional accreditation, among other topics.
• For registered nuclear medicine technologists, the curriculum is designed to provide training in new fusion imaging fields such as PET/CT.
• Increase the amount of applied research conducted within the radiologic and imaging sciences field. There is a dearth of research within this field of study. Students in Jefferson's master's degree program will generate valid, publishable research to increase the overall body of knowledge within the field.

Call 1-877-JEFF-CHP for more information.