Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences DAO

The BSMITS Degree Advancement Option (DAO) is offered through the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) campus and provides working medical imaging and therapeutic science professionals the opportunity to earn an advanced degree while continuing to work in their professions.

Qualified candidates are mentored by a faculty advisor who works with students to develop an Individual Plan of Study for degree completion. 

A minimum of 20 semester hours of coursework from UNMC must be completed to qualify for degree completion.  Students must be awarded a minimum of 120 total semester hours of college credit to be eligible to graduate from UNMC; therefore, additional coursework may be required. Students are allowed up to five years to complete the degree advancement option; however, it is possible to complete the program in three semesters.

Students are required to write papers, complete projects, conduct research, communicate with professors and students online, work independently on assignments and with coworkers on group projects, do case presentations and take quizzes and exams.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP) is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Colleges. The BSMITS option is considered a degree advancement program and does not include a professional clinical education component; therefore, it is not under the purview of the Joint Review Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Degree Completion

Upon successful completion of BSMITS curriculum, students will receive diploma and graduation information from UNMC Student Services. Students must be awarded a minimum of 120 total semester hours of college credit (UNMC courses + transfer credit + professional certification credit) by the UNMC Office of Academic Records in order to be eligible to graduate from UNMC.

BSMITS DAO Website

Introduction

The contents of this handbook are intended to help current and prospective students understand the structural and procedural operations for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences Degree Advancement Option. The academic offerings under BSMITS DAO are administered by the College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC).  

It is expected that students will be familiar with the contents of this handbook as well as the policies and procedures found within the College of Allied Health Professions using the link below:

CAHP Student Handbook & Policies

Handbook Links

• Academic Expectations
• Admission Policies & Requirements
• Background Checks
• Code of Conduct
• Competencies & Objectives
• Counseling, Psychological, & Disability Services
• Degree Requirements
• Graduation Policies
• Program Advisement & Faculty
• Program Course Sequence
• Program Mission & Description
• Transfer of Credit
• Time Limit for Degree

A minimum of 20 semester credit hours must be completed at UNMC. BSMITS elective course offerings are listed below. All courses are subject to change based on instructor availability, enrollment, and technology. All DAO courses are offered at least once each academic year (August–August).

BSMITS DAO Website

Fall

General CAHP Courses

General Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Science Courses

Cardiovascular Interventional Technology Courses

Computed Tomography Courses

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Courses

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Courses

Medical Laboratory Science Courses

*Denotes experiential learning component and must have access to specialized equipment.  For example, MRI Scanner.

Spring

General CAHP Courses

General Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Science Courses

Cardiovascular Interventional Technology Courses

Computed Tomography Courses

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Courses

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Courses

Medical Laboratory Science Courses

*Denotes experiential learning component and must have access to specialized equipment.  For example, MRI Scanner.

Summer

General CAHP Courses

General Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Science Courses

Computed Tomography Courses

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Courses

Medical Laboratory Science Courses