AS in Radiation Therapy

Area of Study Overview

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The Associate in Science (AS) 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.

NOTE:

• 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

I. General Education Featured Courses (32 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an Advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (12 Credits)

ENC-101	English Composition I	3
ENC-102	English Composition II	3
MAT-115	Intermediate Algebra	3
SOS-110	Critical Information Literacy	3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

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

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (6 Credits)

AOJ-280	Forensic Science	3
FIL-110	American Cinema	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (8 Credits)

CIS-107	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
PHY-115	Physics I with Lab	4
-	OR
CHE-121	General Chemistry I with Lab	4

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Scientific Knowledge.

II. Radiation Therapy Requirements (25 Credits)

BIO-211	Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab	4
-	Radiation Physics	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Radiation Therapy Electives	15

Associate Capstone

APS-295

Associate Capstone

3

III. Electives (4 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: 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