Area of Study Overview
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The Associate in Science (AS) degree program with an area of study in Nuclear Engineering Technology is designed for reactor operators and other workers in the nuclear industry. Students who have completed Navy Basic Nuclear Power School will receive credit for that training. The degree is a 60-credit program.
NOTE:
- How Students Earn Credit in the Option: Students who have completed Navy Basic Nuclear Power School or Institute of Nuclear Power Operations INPO assessed training, will have completed the courses for the option.
- TESU offers all of the courses online to complete this degree.
Credit Distribution
I. General Education Featured Courses (32 Credits)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (12 Credits)
B. Civic and Global Leadership (6 Credits)
| SOC-101 | Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ETH-230 | Ethics in the Digital Age | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (6 Credits)
D. Scientific Knowledge (8 Credits)
For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to
Scientific Knowledge.
II. Nuclear Engineering Technology Requirements (21 Credits)
Required Courses
| NUC-303 | Nuclear Physics for Technology | 3 |
| EGM-321 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| EGM-331 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| NUC-331 | Primary Reactor Systems | 3 |
| NUC-342 | Radiological, Reactor, and Environmental Safety | 3 |
| - | Nuclear Engineering Technology Electives | 3 |
Associate Capstone
III. Electives (7 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
| TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences. |
Total Credit Hours: 60