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Radiation Therapy, Certificate

Degree Requirements

Certificate Requirements: 15 courses and corresponding laboratories and clinical hours, 62 credits

Core Requirements (12 courses and corresponding laboratories where applicable, 50 credits)

RAD-206Introduction to Radiation Oncology

4
RAD-315Radiation Physics I

3
RAD-L315Radiation Physics I Lab

1
RAD-317Radiation Physics II

4
RAD-321Clinical Radiation I

4
RAD-L321Radiation Therapy Rotation I

3
RAD-L322Radiation Therapy Practicum

1
RAD-323Clinical Radiation II

4
RAD-L323Radiation Therapy Rotation II

3
RAD-L324Radiation Therapy Rotation III

3
RAD-415Dosimetry I

3
RAD-L415Dosimetry I Lab

1
RAD-416Radiation Biology

4
RAD-420Radiation Oncology & Pathology

4
RAD-422Radiology

4
RAD-475Senior Seminar for Radiation Therapy

4

Mathematics Requirement (1 course, 4 credits)

Choose one of the following:
MATH-134Calculus for Management & 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
STATS-250Applied Statistics

4

Ethics Requirement (1 course, 4 credits)

Choose one of the following:
PHIL-119Ethics

4
PHIL-123Social Ethics: The Good Life

4
PHIL-127Contemporary Moral Issues

4
PHIL-363Bio and Medical Ethics

4

Required Clinical Hours

14 hours per week; Semester 2, Year 1

40 hours per week; 12 week Summer Session

24 hours per week, Year 2

Note: The department reserves the right to refer students to the Academic Standing Committee with the potential outcome of withdrawal of a student from the Radiation Therapy certificate program if, in its estimation, the probability of the student's success is doubtful. Factors such as academic performance, interest, effort, professionalism, compliance, attendance, and suitability for the field will be considered. Issues or concerns correlated with any one of these factors could result in withdrawal of the student from the program. 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. A student may be dismissed from the Radiation Therapy program if they fail to maintain the minimum GPA of 3.0 or if they achieve a final grade lower than “B” in any of the Radiation Therapy (RAD) courses listed above.

If admitted into the Radiation Therapy program, 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.