Master of Science in Radiation Sciences

A NEW Program Approved by the LLU Board of Trustees

Pending WASC Approval

Beginning in September 2008

The Department of Radiation Technology has submitted a proposal for an online Master of Science in Radiation Sciences Program, proposed to start in the Fall of 2008. This program is, in part, a response to a mandate from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) that all entry-level program directors for medical radiography programs possess a master's degree. The purpose of this program is to provide radiation sciences practitioners with an opportunity to advance their education for leadership positions such as education and management in the radiation sciences.

The Master of Science in Radiation Sciences has been accepted by the board of Loma Linda University. WASC approval is pending.

Overview of Program

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Master of Science in Radiation Sciences (MSRS) is to provide students with an enhanced understanding of leadership, management, administration, and education so they can become productive leaders in the radiology and/or other environments.

Program Goals:
The goals of the Master of Science in Radiation Sciences Program are to:

Graduate practitioners who are leaders in the profession and who are capable of serving the greater community in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Graduate managers, administrators, and educators who contribute to the profession’s body of knowledge through leadership roles, publications, professional presentations and advocacy.

Program Objectives:
Upon completion of the program, the graduate should be qualified to:

Demonstrate leadership and reflective thinking in the areas of management, administration, and education.
Behave in a professional manner in all interactions (written and oral), including communicating appropriately with patients, colleagues, and others with whom s/he comes in contact.
Continue to improve knowledge and skills by participating in educational research and professional activities, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and investigating new and innovative aspects of professional practice.
Apply advanced practice in managerial, administrative, or educational realms.

Length of Program:
The online Master of Science in Radiation Sciences Program will be 24-months in length and will consist of 49 quarter units.

Collaboration:
This program will overlap with the Master's in Nutrition Care Management Program and from the MBA program in the School of Public Health.

Class Size

The average class size for the MSRS courses will be 8-12 to start with. Shared courses will be larger, in the range of 15-30 students.

Admission Requirements

The Master's in Radiation Sciences Program will begin in the fall quarter of 2008. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 49 units in the program. The applicant’s recommendations, phone interview, essay, and work experience are also considered in the admissions screening process. The program may be completed in one year with the second class starting in the fall of 2009. All applicants must have the following:

Minimum GPA of 3.0 in their bachelor’s degree
Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT), American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
Statistics and Research Methods
Copy of current state license/certification
Official transcripts for all college coursework
Resume and three letters of reference
Two- to three-page essay describing their personal and professional skills and accomplishments, interests, career goals, and how the MSRS will help achieve them.
Phone interview (to be scheduled after application has been submitted)

Degree Requirements

All requirements for admission and all required courses in their professional curriculum: Participate in capstone event at the end of the academic program

Cumulative GPA of no less than 3.0 (B average)
Completion of a professional portfolio

Online Format

The students will come to campus for three to five days for orientation approximately two weeks prior to school starting in the first autumn quarter. After that all of the courses will be totally online until the week prior to graduation when the students will again come to campus to present their research projects and participate in graduation ceremonies.

Are you interested in the MSRS program?

If you are interested in the MSRS program, please e-mail Dr. Laura Alipoon, Department Chair, Department of Radiation Technology, at lalipoon@llu.edu. Please provide your name, address, phone number, and e-mail. Please create the subject line as "MSRS Program Interest."

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