
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (MRI) Program Overview
- Associate Degree
- 2 years
- Both Campuses
Overview
Advance Your Career with Our MRI Program. Gain the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to excel in the growing field of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Our comprehensive MRI program offers in-depth education in:
- MRI procedures and techniques
- Pathophysiology
- MRI physics and safety
Combined with clinical training that meets national accreditation standards, our program prepares you to become a highly skilled, workforce-ready MRI technologist.
We don’t just train technicians — we develop professionals. You'll also build the professional values, attitudes, and behaviors needed to grow in your career and thrive as a key member of the medical imaging team.
*The MRI courses are offered online through Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative (MWTEC) and Mid-Michigan College.
Unique Features
- MRI core courses are offered online through Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative (MWTEC).
- The MRI program qualifies for Michigan reconnect and other Financial Aid programming.
- MRI clinical experiences are held throughout the Western end of the UP and Northern Wisconsin.
- The MRI program prepares students to complete the MRI certification exam by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Requirements
- All courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C or higher to progress to the next semester.
- General Education coursework must be completed and acceptance into the MRI program is required prior to taking MRI Courses.
- Students must be able to meet MRI program vaccine, background check, and drug screen requirements.

Courses at Gogebic
Prefix | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
COL 102 | College and Career Success | 1 |
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
MTH 110 | College Algebra | 4 |
BIO 250 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
PSY 101 | General Psychology | 4 |
BIO 251 | Human Physiology | 4 |
HED 105 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
ENG 102 or SPE 105 | English Composition II or Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
PHY 121 | Technical Physics | 4 |
Humanities Elective | Humanities Elective | 3-4 |
MRI 200* | MRI Professional Prospectus | 1 |
MRI 241* | Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
MRI 260* | MRI Pre-Clinical Preparation | 3 |
Prefix | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
MRI 201* | Computer Applications in Medical Imaging | 3 |
MRI 220* | MR Physics I | 3 |
MRI 230* | MR Procedures and Pathophysiology I | 3 |
MRI 261* | MRI Clinical Practice I | 3 |
MRI 222* | MR Physics II | 3 |
MRI 232* | MR Procedures and Pathophysiology II | 3 |
MRI 240* | MRI Image Analysis | 3 |
MRI 262* | MRI Clinical Practice II | 3 |
MRI 263* | MRI Clinical Practice III | 3 |
MRI 295* | MRI Certification Exam Preparation | 3 |
Total Credits: 69 |
Additional Information
*MRI courses are offered online through Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative (MWTEC) and Mid-Michigan College