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BS in Radiation Protection/Health Physics

Area of Study Overview

Advisory: It is strongly recommended that students do not take any of the RP/HP area of study courses unless their math skills (calculus 1 or higher) are reasonably current.
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The Bachelor of Science (BS) with an area of study in Radiation Protection/Health Physics program is designed to prepare learners for a career as radiation protection/health physics professional. The program content will include but not limited to fundamentals of radiation protection/health physics, personnel dosimetry, shielding/activation, measurement, instrumentation, biological effects of radiation, and related prerequisite elements. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 300/400-level courses.

Degree Requirements

Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

CIS-107 or above

STA-201

MAT-121

PHY-115 or CHE-121

PHY-116 or CHE-122

NOTE:

  • A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 300 level or above.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (46 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 (15 Credits)

ENC-101English Composition I

3
ENC-102English Composition II

3

COM-209Public Speaking

3

MAT-121College Algebra

3

SOS-110Critical 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 (9 Credits)

SOC-101Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology

3

ETH-230Ethics in the Digital Age

3

POS-110American Government

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 (15 Credits)

AOJ-280Forensic Science

3

HIS-113American History I

3

FIL-110American Cinema

3

Select two featured courses from the list below
SOC-291Criminology

3

HIS-114American History II

3

HUM-103Introduction to the Humanities III: Music

3

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

D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)

CIS-107Computer Concepts and Applications

3

CHE-121General Chemistry I with Lab

4

II. Radiation Protection//Health Physics (71 Credits)

STA-201Principles of Statistics

3

PHY-115Physics I with Lab

4

PHY-116Physics II with Lab

4

CHE-122General Chemistry II with Lab

4

-Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

3
RPT-270Introduction to Nuclear Engineering Technology and Radiation Health Physics

3

NUC-303Nuclear Physics for Technology

3

RPT-260Radiation Detection and Instrumentation

3

NUC-380Nuclear Rules and Regulations

3

RPT-271Radiation Biology

3

RPT-272Radiation Ecology

3

-TRSFR REQ.Radiation Biophysics

3
APS-402Applied Quality Management

3

NUC-413Radiation Interactions

3

NUC-342Radiological, Reactor, and Environmental Safety

3

RPT-275Introduction to Radiation Generating Devices

3

NUC-402Nuclear Materials

3

RPT-302Radiation Shielding and External Dosimetry

3

NUC-238Radiation Analysis Laboratory

1

NUC-365Reactor Fundamentals

3

NUC-351Nuclear Instrumentation and Control

3

RPT-280Radioactive Shipping, Packaging, and Transporting

3

APS-490Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning

3
RPT-495Radiation Protection/Health Physics Capstone

4

III. Electives (3 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: 120