University of Southern Maine

Radiation Therapy Major

The bachelor of science in radiation therapy is a baccalaureate completion program which encompasses and builds on the associate degree curriculum in radiation therapy.

This program provides a means for those individuals with career goals in radiation therapy to obtain the broader, general education and support courses needed to compliment their technical associate degree education.

The goals of the program are to:

1. Provide a broadening education to radiation therapists with a technical background
2. Enhance the practice capabilities of radiation therapists.
3. Provide the undergraduate student with a base for graduate education.
4. Enhance interdisciplinary understanding and collaboration.
   

Admission Requirements

Applicants must (a) meet the general admission requirements of the University, (b) hold an associate's degree of 60 credits or more in radiation therapy from a regionally accredited educational institution, or have matriculated in such a program, and (c) hold a GPA of 2.0 or better.

Academic Requirements

The curriculum reflects the goal of enhanced professional skills and practice. Courses selected for the major promote better understanding of changes in the health care system, foster critical thinking, integrate clinical and research skills, and improve assessement skills and concomitant decision making regarding interventions.

In addition to the 60+ credits transferred from the associate degree, the curriculum includes completion of the USM Core curriculum, a 39 credit radiation therapy major, and 12 credits of electives.

The following courses are highly recommended as general electives:
Human Heredity and Embryology
BIO 201 Genetics
ITT 181 Introduction to Computers

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Progression Policies

Standards apply to both part-time and full-time students. Students must achieve a grade of C- or better in courses designated as part of the radiation therapy major. The course in which a D or F is received needs to be repeated with a grade of C- or better. A course may be repeated only once.

The academic record of a student who receives multiple grades of D or F in the same semester in radiation therapy major courses or when repeating a course due to an unsatisfactory grade will be reviewed by a faculty committee. The committee will recommend a decision regarding progression or suspension to the dean.

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Graduation Requirements

To be eligible for graduation with a bachelor of science degree in health sciences, the student must have successfully completed all requirements, and a minimum of 120 credits with a GPA of at least 2.0.

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