B.S. in Radiation Protection/Health Physics

Area of Study Overview

Advisory: It is strongly recommended that students do not take any of the radiation protection or nuclear area of study courses unless their math skills (Calculus I or higher) are reasonably current.

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The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) 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 3000/4000-level courses.

Degree Requirements

Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

CIS-1070 or above

STA-2010

MAT-1210

PHY-1150 or CHE-1210

PHY-1160 or CHE-1220

NOTEA total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 3000 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 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 (7 Credits)

CIS-1070Computer Concepts and Applications

3

CHE-1210General Chemistry I with Lab

4

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

STA-2010Principles of Statistics

3

PHY-1150Physics I with Lab

4

PHY-1160Physics II with Lab

4

CHE-1220General Chemistry II with Lab

4

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Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

3

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

3

NUC-3030Nuclear Physics for Technology

3

RPT-2600Radiation Detection and Instrumentation

3

NUC-3800Nuclear Rules and Regulations

3

RPT-2710Radiation Biology

3

RPT-2720Radiation Ecology

3

APS-4020Applied Quality Management

3

NUC-4130Radiation Interactions

3

NUC-3420Radiological, Reactor, and Environmental Safety

3

RPT-2750Introduction to Radiation Generating Devices

3

NUC-4020Nuclear Materials

3

RPT-3020Radiation Shielding and External Dosimetry

3

NUC-2380Radiation Analysis Laboratory

1

NUC-3650Reactor Fundamentals

3

NUC-3510Nuclear Instrumentation and Control

3

RPT-2800Radioactive Shipping, Packaging, and Transporting

3

APS-4900Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning

3

RPT-4950Radiation 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