Radiation Therapy, B.S.

Requirements for the BS Degree

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements Not Fulfilled by the Radiation Therapy Major Supplementary Courses

Social Science Credits: 6
Humanities Credits: 9

Major Supplementary Courses

Anatomy and physiology Credits: 12 ^{b, c}
Chemistry or Biology with lab Credits: 12 ^{b, c}
Physics Credits: 12 ^{b, c}
Nutrition Credits: 3 ^{b, c}
Human Development Credits: 3 ^{a, c}
Academic writing Credits: 9 ^{a, c}
Pre-calculus mathematics with trigonometry, or higher Credits: 3
Medical Terminology Credits: 1 ^{b, c, d}

Major Core Courses (116 credits)

A minimum grade of C is required in all courses

ANAT 444 Anatomy for Radiation Therapists Credits: 3
CONJ 311 Diverse Patient Populations Credits: 2
CONJ 412 Medical Law Credits: 2
IPE 401 Foundations of Patient Safety & Interprofessional Practice Credits: 0.25 to 0.5 (1 credit required)
RDTT 303 Practical Radiation Therapy Credits: 0.5 (1 credit required)
RDTT 309 Clinic Credits: 2 to 8 (18 credits required)
RDTT 312 Introduction to Radiation Therapy Credits: 4
RDTT 313 Radiographic Technique Credits: 3
RDTT 314 Simulation Credits: 3
RDTT 316 Sectional Anatomy and Imaging Modalities Credits: 2
RDTT 320 Basic Patient Care Skills in Radiation Therapy Credits: 3
RDTT 321 Patient Care in Radiation Oncology Credits: 3
RDTT 328 Quality Improvement and Change Management Credits: 2
RDTT 332 Pathophysiological Processes I Credits: 3
RDTT 333 Pathophysiological Processes II Credits: 3
RDTT 340 Radiation Biology Credits: 3
RDTT 400 Introduction to Medical Research Methods Credits: 2
RDTT 403 Practical Radiation Therapy Credits: 0.5 (1 credit required)
RDTT 405A Radiation Oncology I Credits: 3
RDTT 405B Radiation Oncology II Credits: 3
RDTT 405C Radiation Oncology III Credits: 3
RDTT 407 Radiation Therapy Registry Review Credits: 3
RDTT 409 Clinic Credits: 1 to 12 (22 credits required)
RDTT 411 Dosimetry I Credits: 2
RDTT 412 Dosimetry II Credits: 1 to 2 (2 credits required)
RDTT 413 Dosimetry III Credits: 1 to 2 (2 credits required)
RDTT 420 Radiation Therapy Physics I Credits: 4
RDTT 421 Radiation Therapy Physics II Credits: 4
RDTT 422 Radiation Therapy Physics III Credits: 4
RDTT 450 Independent Research, Patient Education I Credits: 1
RDTT 451 Independent Research, Patient Education II Credits: 1
RDTT 452 Independent Research, Patient Education III Credits: 1
RDTT 453 Patient Education Capstone Credits: 2

Note:

^a Fulfilled by any previous bachelor’s degree

^b Fulfilled by a previous associates degree in Radiologic Technology

^c Fulfilled by a previous bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Science

^d Fulfilled by a previous degree in a health profession