Area of Study Overview
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The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program with an area of study in Radiation Protection is designed for health physics technicians and other radiation workers in the nuclear industry, hospitals and manufacturing. 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 (BS) degree program. While the Associate in Science is considered to be a terminal degree, many, but not all, of the credits may be applied to one of the University’s bachelor's degree programs. It is a 60-credit program.
NOTE:
How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study:
- Students who have completed National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) certification will have completed the option. Students who completed Navy Nuclear Power School and Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) Radiological Technician qualification will have completed most of the option.
- TESU offers all the courses online to complete this degree.
Credit Distribution
I. General Education Featured Courses (32 Credits)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (12 Credits)
B. Civic and Global Leadership (6 Credits)
| SOC-1010 | Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ETH-2200 | Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership | 3 |
For additional TESU Diversity and Ethical Leadership course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to
Civic and Global Leadership.
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (6 Credits)
For additional TESU Social Science and Humanities course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to
Knowledge of Human Cultures.
D. Scientific Knowledge (8 Credits)
For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to
Scientific Knowledge.
II. Radiation Protection Requirements (21 Credits)
Required Courses
| NUC-3030 | Nuclear Physics for Technology | 3 |
| RPT-2700 | Introduction to Nuclear Engineering Technology and Radiation Health Physics | 3 |
| RPT-2710 | Radiation Biology | 3 |
| RPT-2600 | Radiation Detection and Instrumentation | 3 |
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| Radiation Protection Electives | 6 |
Associate Capstone
III. Electives (7 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: 60