The 4 year Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiation Therapy is for the high school or college transfer student who meets the admission criteria of the College and the Radiation Therapy Program. Graduates of the 20 month Certificate program may choose the degree completion option and earn their Bachelor of Science degree. Registered radiation therapists, who graduated from the Certificate program prior to the year 2000, may enroll in the Bachelor of Health Science degree completion program. Radiation therapy is a highly specialized field in oncologic medicine. It is the use of high energy x-rays, radioactive materials and other sources of ionizing radiation in the treatment of disease, most commonly cancer.
Radiation therapy is a profession that is as challenging as it is rewarding.
The radiation therapist is a professional primarily responsible for the treatment of the cancer patient by administering the prescribed radiation treatment. We believe that it is necessary that our graduates not only view patients as whole persons requiring medical assistance but who will also support them with regard for the dignity of the individual. In order to fulfill this belief and philosophy we offer a fully integrated curriculum that encourages interest in the humanities as well as theory and clinical experience in technology. Theory within the concentration is strengthened throughout the program with everyday practical experience that permits the individual to enter the job market immediately following graduation. For those not graduating from the Bachelor of Science degree program, provision is made for continual updating of knowledge and experience through the Bachelor of Health Science Degree Program with majors in Computer and Information Science, Education, Communications, Gerontology, Human Resources, Management and Natural Science.