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Radiologic Sciences

Radiologic Sciences

Radiologic Sciences

Radiation Therapy Concentration - OFFERED EVERY OTHER YEAR (ODD YEARS)

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DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences

ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

ACADEMIC FEATURES:

Prerequisite Course Work

General education requirements may be taken at Indiana University Northwest (IUN) or any accredited college or university on a part-time basis. The following courses that are followed by (G) meet the general education requirements of College of Health and Human Services. *Courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better:

RADIOGRAPHERS AS DEGREE BACKGROUND
  
Required Courses
Credit hours
*Two written communication courses (G)
    6
*Verbal communication course (G) 
     3
College algebra, trigonometry, or calculus (G)
3-5 
Physical and Biological Sciences
8

*Human anatomy and physiology I & II with lab (G)

  
Introductory psychology (G)
3 
Computer science elective 
3 
Humanities elective (G)
6 
Social/behavioral science elective (G) 
3 
Cultural/History electives (G)
6 
Statistics (G)
3 
Professional course work in a health profession program
40-48
Total Minimum Number of Credit Hours
54 
NON-HEALTH PROFESSIONS AS DEGREE BACKGROUND
Required Courses
Credit hours
*Two written communications courses (G)
6
*Verbal communication course
3
*College level mathematics
3-5
Physical and Biological Sciences
16-20
*Human anatomy and physiology I & II with lab (G)
 8 
Introductory psychology (G)
3
Computer science elective (G)
3
Humanities electives (G)
6 
Social/behavioral science elective (G)
3 
*Medical Terminology
1-3
Cultural/History electives (G)
6 
Statistics (G)
3 
Total Minimum Number of Credit Hours
54
Total of 54 credit hours must be completed before taking professional courses.

Professional Curriculum  

Summer Session II  
RADS R100 Orientation to Radiologic Technology*
2
RADS R181 Clinical Experience*
1
TOTAL  
3
Fall Semester
RADS R250 Physics Applied to Radiology*
3 
RADS R102 Principles of Radiography*
3 
RADS J350 Clinical Experience I*
2
RADS J301 Orientation to Radiation Therapy*
4
RADS J205 Medical Imaging Anatomy*
2
TOTAL
14
Spring Semester
RADS R260 Radiation Biology and Protection*
3
RADS R200 Pathology*
3
RADS J302 Radiation Oncology Techniques*
3
RADS J304 Radiation Oncology Patient Care*
2
RADS J351 Clinical Practicum II*
2
TOTAL
13
Summer Semester  
RADS J402 Radiation Oncology Techniques II*
3
RADS J450 Clinical Practicum III*
3
TOTAL  
6
Fall Semester  
RADS J400 Physics of Radiation Oncology*
3
RADS J303 Clinical Oncology I
3
RADS J409 Senior Project in Radiation Oncology*
3
RADS J305 Clinical Dosimetry I*
3
RADS J451 Clinical Practicum IV*
4
TOTAL  
16
Spring Semester
RADS J401 Physics of Radiation Oncology II*
3
RADS J403 Clinical Oncology II*
3
RADS J404 Quality Management in Radiation Oncology*
2
RADS J452 Clinical Practicum V*
4
RADS R408 Topics*
2
TOTAL  
14
PROFESSIONAL COURSE TOTAL
67

To graduate, the student must satisfactorily complete 122 credit hours to include 55 credit hours of prerequisite and general education courses and 67 credit hours of professional 300-400 level courses. Courses identified with an asterisk* and all professional courses must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher before enrolling in subsequent core courses and before graduation. All course work must be completed in compliance with academic and professional policies of the program and school. 

FACULTY FEATURES:
[[Amanda Sorg]] , B.S., R.T.(R)(T)

ACCREDITATION: Accredited with Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (www.jcert.org)

CAREER OPTIONS:
Radiation therapists find employment in hospitals, research centers, and a growing number of free-standing clinics. In addition, with experience, a radiation therapist may advance to administration, dosimetry, education, research, or commercial sales.

PROGRAM ADMISSION PROCESS: 

Applicants for admission to the program will be expected to:

  1. Submit an application.  (Deadline Date is January 15)
  2. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale for all course work.
  3. Maintain a minimum grade of C (2.0) in all stated prerequisite courses.
  4. Participate in a personal interview.

Phone: (219) 981-4204
Web: http://www.iun.edu/~ nwacadem/radnw