Program Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the radiologic sciences degree program at The University of Mississippi Medical Center is to provide an educational experience in a scholarly environment to help students reach their highest potential in technical knowledge and clinical competency in radiologic technology.
Faculty
Mark Gray, M.S., R.T. (R) ARRT, Program Director
Paula Young, B.S., R.T. (R) (M) ARRT, Clinical Coordinator
Mike Ketchum, B.S., R.T. (R) ARRT, Program Instructor
Kristi Moore, M.S., R.T. (R) (CT) ARRT, Program Instructor
Faculty Contact Information - Program Director
Mark Gray, M.S., R.T. (R) ARRT
School of Health Related Professions
Radiologic Sciences Degree Program
2500 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
601-984-2605
mgray@radiology.umsmed.edu
Accreditation Status
The educational program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 2850; Chicago, IL 60606-2901.
Tuition
The cost for a full-time Mississippi resident to enroll is $2,553.50 per semester during the 2008-09 academic year. The cost for a full-time non-Mississippi resident is $3,680.00 per semester during the 2008-09 academic year. Tuition is subject to change.
Financial Aid Information
University of Mississippi Medical Center
http://financialaid.umc.edu/
601-984-1117
State of Mississippi
www.mississippi.edu/financialaid
601-432-6997
Federal Student Aid
www.fafsa.ed.gov
800-433-3243
Estimated Required School Fees and Expenses
Junior Year:
Books - $900
Educational Supplies - $180
Instruments - $250
Lab Apparel/Uniforms - $210
National Board Exam/Certification - $100
State/Local Licensure Fees - $52
Total Estimated Fees and Expenses for the 1st year - $1,692
Senior Year:
Books - $380
Educational Supplies - $230
Lab Apparel/Uniforms - $210
National Board Exam/Certification - $230
State/Local Licensure Fees - $52
Total Estimated Fees and Expenses for the 2nd year - $1,102
Clinical Facilities
Clinical educational experiences in radiologic technology are provided at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and in affiliation with the following:
- G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery Veterans Administration Medical Center - Jackson
- Methodist Rehabilitation Center - Jackson
Degree Offered
Students who satisfactorily complete all the requirements will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences from The University of Mississippi. Candidates for a degree must have an overall grade point average (GPA) in University of Mississippi Medical Center coursework of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Registration
Upon being awarded the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences, graduates are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination to become registered in the profession. For more information about the ARRT, please visit their website at www.arrt.org.