AS in Radiation Therapy

Option Overview

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The Associate in Science degree program with an area of study in Radiation Therapy is limited to certified, licensed radiation therapy technologists. The program enables mid-career adults meet their educational and professional needs through credit transfer and course completion, positing graduates to transition to the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science and Technology degree program. The degree is a 60-credit program.

Notes

  • Certification: ARR-RT T and NJ LR T copy of original certification and current renewal card.
  • How Students Earn Credit in the Option: The certification covers almost all of the credits required in the option.
  • Radiation therapy course are not available at the University, but rather from certificates, transfer, or prior earning assessment PLA.

Credit Distribution

Courses in the General Education Requirements are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.

I. General Education Requirements Credits (38 Credits)

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 credits)

ENC -101Writing for Success

3

ENC-102English Composition II

3

COM-209Public Speaking

3

MAT-121College Algebra

3

SOS-110Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today

3

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 credits)

ETH-230Ethics in the Digital Age

3

POS-110American Government

3

SOC-101Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology

3

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (6 credits)

HIS-114American History II

3

LIB-342Online Obsessions: Determining and Dealing with Digital Dependency

3

D. Understanding the Physical and Natural World (8 credits)

PHY-115Physics I with Lab

4

PHY-116Physics II with Lab

4

II. Option Requirements (21 Credits)

-Radiation Physics

3

-TRSFR REQ.Radiation Therapy Electives

15

For course options, please contact an Advisor.

Associate Capstone

APS-295Associate Capstone

3

III. Electives (1 Credit)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

Total Credit Hours: 60