HEALTH SCIENCES A.S.
CONCENTRATIONS IN THE DISCIPLINE
RADIATION THERAPY CONCENTRATION
For transfer to a Radiation Therapy program.
Radiation Therapists work with oncologists to deliver radiation to tumor sites without damaging the surrounding tissues. Therapists work very closely with patients and require excellent interpersonal skills. In addition, they must feel confident using computers and highly sophisticated equipment. Students are admitted to SUNY Upstate Medical University on a Fall rotation. Students are required to complete clinical rotations in at least three different radiation departments in two different locations. Clinical rotations are offered in over thirty locations throughout the area. Graduates from SUNY Upstate are eligible to be nationally certified through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| A. LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS (for a Cayuga degree) | ||
| Math Elective (MATH 106, 108 or 214) | 3 | |
| ENGL 270 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| The Arts or World Languages General Education | 3 | |
| General Education US History and Civic Engagement OR General Education World History and Global Awareness |
3 | |
| Natural Science Electives (Any CHEM, BIOL, PHYS, GEOL) | 4 | |
| Health Elective | 1 | |
| Physical Education Electives) | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts Electives (Cannot be an ART, MUSI, THA, GIS, ENGR or ELEC designation) | 8 | |
| SCI 200 | Science for Social Justice Seminar | 3 |
| SUB-TOTAL | 30 | |
| B. CORE COURSE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS (SUNY Upstate) | ||
| BIOL 203 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 204 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENGL 101 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Freshman English II | 3 |
| PHYS 103 OR PHYS 200 OR PHYS 104 OR PHYS 201 |
General Physics I OR Physics I – Mechanics OR General Physics II OR Physics II – Electricity and Magnetism recommended first semester enrolled |
4 |
| MATH 104 | College Algebra and Trigonometry (or higher) recommended first semester enrolled |
3 |
| PSY 101 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| Behavioral or Social Science Elective (Cannot be a GIS, GEOG or ASL designation) | 3 | |
| SUB-TOTAL | 34 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 64 | |
A prior felony conviction may hinder a student’s ability to enroll in a course or complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or meet the criteria for licensure required by certain professions.