Undergraduate Program
Radiologic technology blends compassionate patient care with high-tech imaging—an in-demand skillset in today’s healthcare field.
At NSU, the BSRS program teaches you how to use ionizing radiation to produce diagnostic images used in the treatment of disease and injury. You’ll graduate ready for a dynamic career in medical imaging with ethical, professional standards and real-world experience.
The BSRS Radiography Program is fully accredited by JRCERT. Recent award: 8 years, with the next review in 2025.
Undergraduate Program
Located in Natchitoches, this option prepares students in Abdominal/General, OB/GYN, and Vascular modalities, qualifying graduates for all three certification exams. Clinicals take place in Natchitoches, Shreveport, and Alexandria. Each cohort is limited to 8–10 students.
The program also offers a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for licensed imaging professionals with a bachelor’s degree.
Jennifer Evans
Undergraduate Program
Already an ARRT-registered radiologic technologist? The RT to BSRS program helps you advance your career with a customized plan that recognizes your experience and education. You may earn credit for up to 45 hours of prior coursework.
Undergraduate Program
Already working in healthcare? Want to advance? The BASAH program is designed just for you. Fully online, flexible, and built to honor your previous education, this degree allows you to transfer general ed and up to 30 hours of clinical coursework.
Two Concentrations:
Prepare for advanced certification in invasive cardiovascular tech. Designed for current healthcare professionals.
MRI Certificate
This post-baccalaureate certificate helps registered technologists become certified in MRI.
CT Certificate
Designed for certified technologists who want to specialize in CT imaging.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Ultrasound
Open to licensed professionals with a bachelor’s degree in radiologic sciences. This program prepares you to sit for national certification in sonography.
Program Length: Seven semesters
Locations: Natchitoches (online and didactic), plus clinicals in Shreveport, Alexandria, and Natchitoches.
Jennifer Evans at evansje@nsula.edu
Graduate Programs
This online master’s program offers concentrations in Education and Administration, equipping you for leadership and academic roles in radiologic sciences.
Graduate Programs
Designed for those with a BASAH degree, this graduate program prepares leaders in Clinical Education and Clinical Operations.
Articulations
Northwestern State University and the following Universities have agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for articulations with associate degree programs. The articulations will allow students to complete their Associate Degree and transfer their credit hours to Northwestern State University in partial fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Allied Health.
Meet Our Allied Health Faculty
At Northwestern State University, our Allied Health faculty are experienced professionals dedicated to student success, academic excellence, and advancing healthcare education. Each faculty member brings real-world expertise, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to preparing students for rewarding careers in healthcare.
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