Full- or part-time opportunities to complete a baccalaureate degree are offered for technologists or therapists certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and/or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. In addition to general education and professional course work, the student selects electives from a wide variety of courses, allowing the design of a program that best meets the goals and interests of the individual.
Student learning outcomes
Upon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following:
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Demonstrate effective verbal communication
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Demonstrate effective written communication
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Demonstrate the ability to problem solve
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Critically analyze published research in the radiation sciences
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Broaden knowledge and awareness of service opportunities in the imaging sciences
Special requirements
Prerequisites
ARRT Certification (or eligibility) in radiation therapy1
English proficiency
All non-native applicants must meet VCU’s minimum TOEFL score requirements prior to admission.
Enrolled students must earn a minimum grade of C in CLRS 430.
Degree requirements for Clinical Radiation Sciences, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in radiation therapy (degree completion)
Course | Title | Hours |
1 | 30 |
| |
CLRS 206 | Cross-sectional Anatomy | 2 |
CLRS 398 | Introduction to Research | 1 |
CLRS 498 | Senior Project | 2 |
| |
ALHP 430 | Overview of Research in the Health Professions | 3 |
CLRS 408 | Introduction to Computed Tomography (CT) | 2 |
CLRS 412 | Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning | 3 |
CLRS 430 | Radiobiology | 2 |
| 50 |
HCMG 300 | Health Care Organization and Services | 3 |
STAT 210 | Basic Practice of Statistics | 3 |
| 30 |
| 16 |
Total Hours | 120 |
The minimum number of credit hours required for this degree is 120.
What follows is a sample plan that meets the prescribed requirements within a four-year course of study at VCU. Please contact your adviser before beginning course work toward a degree.
Sample outline (full-time option)
Credits toward admission for ARRT radiation therapy certification: 50
Year one |
Fall semester | Hours |
ALHP 430 | Overview of Research in the Health Professions | 3 |
HCMG 300 | Health Care Organization and Services | 3 |
STAT 210 | Basic Practice of Statistics | 3 |
UNIV 200 | Advanced Focused Inquiry: Literacies, Research and Communication () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Term Hours: | 18 |
Spring semester | |
CLRS 206 | Cross-sectional Anatomy | 2 |
CLRS 398 | Introduction to Research | 1 |
| 3 |
| 7 |
| Term Hours: | 13 |
Summer semester | |
| 6 |
| Term Hours: | 6 |
Year two |
Fall semester | |
CLRS 408 | Introduction to Computed Tomography (CT) | 2 |
CLRS 498 | Senior Project | 2 |
| 12 |
| Term Hours: | 16 |
Spring semester | |
CLRS 412 | Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning | 3 |
CLRS 430 | Radiobiology | 2 |
| 12 |
| Term Hours: | 17 |
|
| Total Hours: | 70 |
The minimum number of credit hours required for this degree is 120.
Sample outline (part-time option)
Credits toward admission for ARRT radiation therapy certification: 50
Year one |
Fall semester | Hours |
HCMG 300 | Health Care Organization and Services | 3 |
UNIV 200 | Advanced Focused Inquiry: Literacies, Research and Communication () | 3 |
| 3 |
| Term Hours: | 9 |
Spring semester | |
STAT 210 | Basic Practice of Statistics | 3 |
| 3 |
| Term Hours: | 6 |
Summer semester | |
| 3 |
| Term Hours: | 3 |
Year two |
Fall semester | |
ALHP 430 | Overview of Research in the Health Professions | 3 |
| 3 |
| 2 |
| Term Hours: | 8 |
Spring semester | |
CLRS 398 | Introduction to Research | 1 |
CLRS 412 | Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning | 3 |
| 2 |
| Term Hours: | 6 |
Summer semester | |
| 3 |
| Term Hours: | 3 |
Year three |
Fall semester | |
CLRS 206 | Cross-sectional Anatomy | 2 |
CLRS 498 | Senior Project | 2 |
| 3 |
| Term Hours: | 7 |
Spring semester | |
CLRS 430 | Radiobiology | 2 |
| 6 |
| Term Hours: | 8 |
Summer semester | |
| 6 |
| Term Hours: | 6 |
Year four |
Fall semester | |
CLRS 408 | Introduction to Computed Tomography (CT) | 2 |
| 6 |
| Term Hours: | 8 |
Spring semester | |
| 6 |
| Term Hours: | 6 |
|
| Total Hours: | 70 |
The minimum number of credit hours required for this degree is 120.