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.
RADIATION THERAPY CONCENTRATION
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 |
| Other World Civilizations General Education OR The Arts General Education |
3 | |
| HIST 101 OR HIST 102 OR HIST 103 OR HIST 104 OR HIST 105 |
Western Civilization I OR Western Civilization II OR Pre-History and Early American History OR 19th Century American History OR America in the 20th and 21st Centuries |
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) | 11 | |
| 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 201 |
General Physics I OR Physics I – Mechanics 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.