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)
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)
| 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
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