A.S. in Radiation Therapy

Area of Study Overview

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The Associate in Science (A.S.) 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 (B.S.) degree in Applied Science and Technology 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:

• Certification: Registered Technologist in Radiation Therapy RT (T) ARRT (ARR-RT T) and NJ LR T copy of original certification and current renewal card.
• The certification covers almost all the credits required in the option.
• Radiation therapy courses are not available at the University, but rather from certificates, transfer, or prior learning assessment (PLA).

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (31 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 (12 Credits)

ENC-1010	Writing for Success	3
ENC-1020	Writing for Success II	3
MAT-1150	Intermediate Algebra	3
SOS-1100	Fact, 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 (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)

CRJ-2800	Forensic Science	3
FIL-1100	Exploring American Cinema	3

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 (7 Credits)

CIS-1070	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
PHY-1150	Physics I with Lab	4
-	OR
CHE-1210	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-2110	Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab	4
-	Radiation Physics	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Radiation Therapy Electives	15

Associate Capstone

APS-2950

Associate Capstone

3

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