Area of Study Overview
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The Bachelor of Science BS degree with an area of study in Radiation Therapy is limited to licensed, registered radiation therapy technicians. The program enables mid-career adults in a wide range of applied fields meet their educational and professional needs while completing a baccalaureate degree. A total of 18 Area of Study credits must be from 300/400 level courses. The degree is a 120-credit program.
Degree Requirements:
Higher-Level Mathematics above Intermediate Algebra
CIS-107 or above
STA-201
MAT-115
BIO-211
BIO-212
PHY-115 or CHE-121
PHY-116 or CHE-122
Notes
- Certification: ARRT RTT or NJ LRT copy of original certificate and current renewal card
- Required Courses: Nuclear Physics for Technology, Radiation
- Oncology, Technical Oncology, Radiation Biology, Clinical Practice, Oncogenic Pathology, Quality Management, and Current Trends and Applications
- How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: The certification covers almost all of the credits required in the area of study. A second certification nuclear medicine, radiography, or radiation protection would complete the area of study.
- A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 300 level or above.
Courses listed in the area of study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for the program. The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed by the evaluation team. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree.
Credit Distribution
Courses in the Area of Study are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.
I General Education Requirements (60 Credits)
II. Area of Study (45 Credits)
| -TRSFR REQ. | Radiation or Nuclear Physics | 3 |
| RPT-271 | Radiation Biology | 3 |
| APS-401 | Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Oncogenic Pathology | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Technical Oncology | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Radiation Oncology | 6 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Clinical Practice | 6 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Radiation Therapy Electives | 15 |
| APS-401 | Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology | 3 |
III. Electives (15 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
Total Credit Hours: 120
*TRSFR REQ - These courses are not offered by TESU. Please click here for information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.