B.S. in Radiation Protection

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with an area of study in Radiation Protection is designed for radiation safety personnel in nuclear power plants, hospitals, and industrial and research settings. 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 3000/4000-level courses. The degree is a 120-credit program.

Degree Requirements

Higher-Level Math above College Algebra

General Biology

CIS-1070 or above

STA-2010

MAT-1210

PHY-1150

PHY-1160

NOTE:

How Students Earn Credit in Area of Study:

  • Credit is awarded for National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) certification, Navy Basic Nuclear Power School, certification from nuclear utility Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) accredited program, and American Council on Education (ACE)-recommended company training. The remaining credits may be earned by Guided Study, prior learning assessment (PLA), or classroom instruction
  • A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 3000 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

I. General Education Featured Courses (45 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 academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010Writing for Success

3

ENC-1020Writing for Success II

3

COM-2090Public Speaking

3

MAT-1210College Algebra

3

SOS-1100Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today

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-1010Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology

3

ETH-2200Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership

3

POS-1100American 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)

CRJ-2800Forensic Science

3

HIS-1130American History I

3

FIL-1100Exploring American Cinema

3

Select two featured courses from the list below:
SOC-2910Criminology

3

HIS-1140American History II

3

HUM-1030Introduction 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 (6 Credits)

CIS-1070Computer Concepts and Applications

3

BIO-1010Introductory Biology

3

II. Radiation Protection (59 Credits)

STA-2010Principles of Statistics

3

PHY-1150Physics I with Lab

4

PHY-1160Physics II with Lab

4

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Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

3

A. Complete the following two courses (6 Credits):

NUC-3030Nuclear Physics for Technology

3

RPT-2710Radiation Biology

3

B. General Radiation Protections (6 Credits)

-TRSFR REQ.
General Radiation Protections

6

C. Radiation Measurement (6 Credits)

RPT-2600Radiation Detection and Instrumentation

3

NUC-3510Nuclear Instrumentation and Control

3

D. Radiation Effects (3 Credits)

NUC-4130Radiation Interactions

3

E. Applied Health Physics (6 Credits)

RPT-2750Introduction to Radiation Generating Devices

3

RPT-2700Introduction to Nuclear Engineering Technology and Radiation Health Physics

3

F. Radiation Protection Electives (15 Credits)

-TRSFR REQ.
Radiation Protection Electives

15

G. Capstone

APS-4010Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology

3

III. Electives (16 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: 120