2024-2025 Catalog

Radiation Therapy, BS

Degree Requirements - 126 credits

Students can earn a Bachelor of Science degree with this major

Radiation Therapy Major Requirements: 23 courses and corresponding laboratories, 89 credits

Core Requirements (18 courses and corresponding laboratories where applicable, 69 credits)

BIO-111Introduction to the Cell

3

BIO-L111Introduction to the Cell Laboratory

1

BIO-203Anatomy and Physiology I

3

BIO-L203Anatomy and Physiology Lab I

1

BIO-204Anatomy and Physiology II

3

BIO-L204Anatomy and Physiology Lab II

1

RAD-206Introduction to Radiation Oncology

4

RAD-315Radiation Physics I

3

RAD-L315Radiation Physics I Lab

1

RAD-318Radiation Physics II

2

RAD-321Clinical Radiation I

4

RAD-323Clinical Radiation II

4

RAD-341Radiation Therapy Rotation I

3

RAD-342Radiation Therapy Rotation II

4

RAD-343Radiation Therapy Rotation III

6

RAD-344Radiation Therapy Rotation IV

6

RAD-415Dosimetry I

3

RAD-L415Dosimetry I Lab

1

RAD-416Radiation Biology

4

RAD-423Rad Onc Cross-Sectional Anatomy

2

RAD-427Rad Onc Imaging Systems

2

RAD-428Pathophysiology

4

RAD-475Senior Seminar for Radiation Therapy

4

Cancer Care Requirement (1 course, 4 credits)

Choose one of the following:

SCI-108Introduction to Cancer Care

4

SCI-109Service Learning-Introduction to Community Cancer Care

4

SCI-H108Honors Introduction to Cancer Care

4

SCI-H109Service Learning-Honors Introduction to Community Cancer Care

4

Note: Students in the Honors Program have the option of completing the Honors version of the course instead.

Physics Requirement (2 courses and corresponding laboratories, 8 credits)

Choose one of the following 2-course sequences with corresponding laboratories:

PHYS-111College Physics I

3

PHYS-L111College Physics Lab I

1

PHYS-112College Physics II

3

PHYS-L112College Physics Lab II

1

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Or

PHYS-151University Physics I

3

PHYS-L151University Physics Lab I

1

PHYS-152University Physics II

3

PHYS-L152University Physics Lab II

1

Mathematics Requirement (1 course, 4 credits)

Choose one of the following:

MATH-134Calculus for Management and Social Sciences

4

MATH-165Calculus I

4

Biostatistics Requirement (1 course, 4 credits)

Choose one of the following:

BIO-273Biostatistics

4

PSYCH-215Behavioral Statistics

4

PSYCH-H215Honors Behavioral Statistics

4

STATS-240Introduction to Statistics

4

STATS-H240Honors Introduction to Statistics

4

STATS-250Applied Statistics

4

STATS-H250Honors Applied Statistics

4

Notes:

  • Students must apply to this selective program in their sophomore year.

  • If planning to apply to the Medical Dosimetry graduate program during senior year or after graduation, students must take MATH-165.

Required Clinical Hours

17 hours per week; Fall Junior Year

18 hours per week; Spring Junior Year

25.5 hours per week; Fall Senior Year

27 hours per week; Spring Senior Year

 

Note: Students who defer entry into the program, for any reason, will forfeit their space in the program and will be required to reapply for the following year.

 

If admitted into the Radiation Therapy major, part-time and full-time students must complete clinical requirements within three years of being admitted. Radiation Therapy graduates may seek employment immediately following graduation and will also be eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiation Therapy Certification Exam.

Residency Requirement Policy: In the College of Arts and Sciences, a two-course (8 credit) residency requirement must be satisfied for completion of a minor and a four-course (16 credit) residency requirement must be satisfied for the completion of a major.

About the Radiation Therapy Major

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Radiation Therapy Major Learning Goals and Objectives

Learning goals and objectives reflect the educational outcomes achieved by students through the completion of this program. These transferable skills prepare Suffolk students for success in the workplace, in graduate school, and in their local and global communities.

Learning Goals Learning Objectives
Students will... Students will be able to...
Know critical thinking and problem-solving skills - Ask relevant questions
- Apply theories to clinical situations
Know principles that demonstrate clinical competence - Use/maneuver equipment in a safe manner
- Apply proper techniques and procedures
- Utilize proper body mechanics and universal precautions
Understand how to communicate in a clinical setting - Explain procedures to patients accurately
- Utilize information acquired to problem solve
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Understand the importance of professionalism, growth, and development - Demonstrate professional behavior
- Become a member of a professional organization such as American Society of Radiologic Technologists
- Exhibit personal growth by continuously demonstrating interest to learn

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Honors

Honors in the Major is a highly selective opportunity to complete a signature original project or thesis with the close personalized mentorship of a departmental faculty member beginning in the junior year.  Students have the opportunity to complete a junior level interdisciplinary course addressing real-world problems. In the senior year, students present research or creative works completed in their discipline at the Honors in the Major Symposium. There is special recognition at Commencement and on the Suffolk transcript. 

About the Radiation Therapy Major

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