Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Professional Studies with a Concentration in Medical Imaging online
Your radiography/radiology credential already proves your technical skills. Now build the leadership and negotiation expertise hospitals and imaging centers need in their next supervisor or department lead.
Program Overview
Advance from the imaging suite with a BA in Leadership and Professional Studies – Medical Imaging
The Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Professional Studies with a Concentration in Medical Imaging is designed to help radiologic technologists and imaging professionals move from the clinical floor into leadership. William Paterson University applies credit for your associate degree and certification toward a faster path to your bachelor's.
As a BA in Leadership and Professional Studies – Medical Imaging student, you'll study negotiation, emotional intelligence, and team leadership alongside a capstone project built around your own workplace. Coursework also enables you to demonstrate new skills in your current role, and you can also earn credit for prior learning. With advisement, the online medical imaging degree program also opens an accelerated pathway into a related MBA.
Graduates of this online BA in Leadership and Professional Studies – Medical Imaging program will:
- Prepare to advance from clinical to supervisory roles in medical imaging by developing leadership, team management, and healthcare communication skills aligned with real-world practice
- Apply organizational leadership principles in healthcare settings to improve imaging department operations, patient experience, and care coordination
- Integrate healthcare systems knowledge with technical imaging experience to support compliance, workflow optimization, and quality standards
- Strengthen professional competencies for career mobility including critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration in clinical environments
- Build a pathway to management and advanced study in healthcare leadership, administration, or related fields
- Prepare to advance from clinical to supervisory roles in medical imaging by developing leadership, team management, and healthcare communication skills aligned with real-world practice
- Apply organizational leadership principles in healthcare settings to improve imaging department operations, patient experience, and care coordination
- Integrate healthcare systems knowledge with technical imaging experience to support compliance, workflow optimization, and quality standards
- Strengthen professional competencies for career mobility including critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration in clinical environments
- Build a pathway to management and advanced study in healthcare leadership, administration, or related fields
Also available:
William Paterson University offers a variety of specialized bachelor's degrees. Check out all of our online undergraduate programs. In addition, we have minors available to help you meet your undergraduate credit requirements by integrating coursework that enriches your educational experience.
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Tuition
Keep costs predictable with straightforward per-credit pricing
Online undergraduate programs from William Paterson University offer affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition. All fees are included in the total tuition.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course |
|---|---|---|
| BA in Leadership and Professional Studies – Medical Imaging | $381 | $1,143 |
Tuition breakdown
Calendar
Start when the time is right, with multiple intakes each year
William Paterson University online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
| All | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/25/27 | 1/3/27 | 1/7/27 | 1/15/27 | 1/20/27 | 3/14/27 | 7 weeks |
| Spring II | 3/22/27 | 2/28/27 | 3/3/27 | 3/12/27 | 3/17/27 | 5/9/27 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
Begin your journey: Apply to this online leadership degree program
At William Paterson University, we've streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the BA in Leadership and Professional Studies – Medical Imaging online program, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
The requirements include:
- Associate degree in radiology or radiography
- Online application
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
You must meet the following requirements for admission to this BA in Leadership and Professional Studies – Medical Imaging online program:
- Associate degree in radiology or radiography
- Must have received credit for Anatomy & Physiology I and II
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Students must be four years post high school or two years post high school and have earned 60 or more college credits
- Official transcripts from each college attended or high school transcript if no prior college experience
- Applicants must be at least two years post high school to enroll in our WP Online accelerated programs
- Complete online application and submit $50 application fee
Official transcripts, test scores, and other documents should be sent from the granting institutions to:
Email address: [email protected]
Mail address:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment Services
Morrison Hall 102
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Courses
Explore the coursework in your online medical imaging technology degree program
For the BA in Leadership and Professional Studies – Medical Imaging online program, you must complete 18 credits of foundation courses, nine credits of professional competency courses, nine credits of leadership capstone courses, and three credits of electives. Additional University core curriculum and elective credits will be required to complete the 120-credit BA degree.
Note: Transfer credit is given for all earned credits except in such cases where the earned grade does not meet major program requirements. There is no limit to the number of credits that may be transferred. A total of 30 credits used to complete a William Paterson University degree must be William Paterson University credits.
Take your degree even further. Choosing a minor will allow you to enrich your experience while meeting your undergraduate credit requirements.
