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Nuclear Medicine Technology
The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Nuclear Medicine Technology is limited to licensed, registered nuclear medicine technologists. The program enables mid-career adults in a wide range of applied fields meet their educational and professional needs while completing a baccalaureate degree. A total of 18 Area of Study credits must be from 300/400 level courses. The degree is a 120-credit program.
| Subject/Category | Credits |
|---|---|
| I. General Education Requirements | 60 |
| A. Intellectual and Practical Skills | 15 |
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| B. Civic and Global Learning | 9 |
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| C. Knowledge of Human Cultures | 9 |
| D. Understanding the Physical and Natural World | 8 |
| E. Mathematics | 3 |
| F. General Education Electives | 16 |
| II. Area of Study: Nuclear Medicine Technology | 48 |
| A. Radiation or Nuclear Physics | 3 |
| B. Radiochemistry or Radiopharmacy | 3 |
| C. Radiation Biology and Protection | 3 |
| D. Clinical Practice | 6 |
| E. Nuclear Medicine Technology Techniques | 15 |
| F. Nuclear Medicine Electives | 12 |
| G. Computer Requirement | 3 |
| H. Current Trends & Applications | 3 |
| III. Electives | 12 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| Degree Requirements | Credits |
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| The following courses are required for the BS degree with an area of study in Nuclear Medicine Technology and can be fulfilled in either the General Education or Electives sections of the degree chart. | 29 |
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- Certification: ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technologist ARRT-RT (N) or NMTCB-CNMT or NJ-LNMT (copy of original certificate and current renewal card)
- How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: The certification covers almost all of the credits required in the area of study.A second certification (radiography, radiation therapy or radiation protection) would complete the area of study, except for the capstone course APS-401 Current Trends and Applications.
Note: Courses listed in the Area of Study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for the program. The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed by the Evaluation team. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree.
Leverage Your Training
Have you earned acquired college-level technical expertise on the job? If so, it may be worth college credit. The University also offers a variety of other ways to earn credit, including transferring previous college credits, all designed around the needs of adult learners, like you.
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Colleen Schenk, BA
"I was able to complete my degree and fulfill a dream that I had, while being able to work and care for my family."