Information for Students Affected by Hurricane Milton

Information for Students Affected by Hurricane Milton

With Hurricane Milton making landfall, the University is offering accommodations to students affected by the storm.

To help assist our students affected by Milton, the University is offering the following accommodations:

  • Students who are directly impacted by the hurricane and who are currently registered in courses for the Nursing Session 2 July, August, September or October 2024 terms have the option of receiving a free eight-week course extension without mentor approval; or, a 100% tuition credit for their course(s) to a future term. Affected students should submit a Request for Course Extension Form or a Request for Course Withdrawal Form indicating “Hurricane Milton” as the reason for the request. Please note that TECEP exams in these terms cannot be extended, nor credited for tuition after the exam has been taken.
  • Impacted students who are currently on a course extension for the July 2024 term can request a second eight-week extension on their current term at no additional cost.
  • The University will follow the New Jersey State Guidelines for U.S. military students residing in or deployed to the affected region.

Request an Accommodation: Students affected by the hurricane and flooding who need an accommodation should contact the Office of the Registrar by email at registration@tesu.edu or by phone at 609-777-5680.

Accommodation requests should be submitted by Oct. 25. Requests after that date can be accommodated if the student provides documentation of the reason for the late request.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nuclear Engineering Technology

Credits 120
Format Online

Expand your career in the thriving nuclear energy industry with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Nuclear Engineering Technology from Thomas Edison State University (TESU). Our 120-credit program is designed for those with U.S. Navy nuclear power experience or reactor operators and related workers in the nuclear field.

Explore coursework in reactors and plant systems, radiation effects, safety and protection and more. Expand your knowledge and develop the skills to create instruments and systems to harness nuclear energy for industrial and medical purposes.

At TESU you can turn your professional training, military experience, or previous work experience from the Navy Basic Nuclear Power School, advanced Navy training, NRRPT certification, NRC licensure or professional training into credits and jumpstart your journey toward a college degree. A total of 18 Area of Study credits must be from 300/400 level courses. 

We also offer a BS degree with an area of study in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology, which the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET accredits.

Program Details

Degree Requirements

The following courses are required for the BS degree with an area of study in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology and can be fulfilled in either the General Education or Electives sections of the degree chart.

  • Computer Concepts (3 credits)
  • Statistics (3 credits)
  • Calculus I (3 credits)
  • Calculus II (3 credits)
  • Physics I with Lab (4 credits)
  • Physics II with Lab (4 credits)
  • Chemistry I with Lab (4 credits)
  • Computer Programming or Programmable Logic Controls

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: Most students have earned credit from the Navy Basic Nuclear Power School, which covers more than half of the area of study. Credit may also be earned by advanced Navy training, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), NRC license, NRRPT certification or ACE-reviewed company training.

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.

  • Concentration in Radiological Protection

    Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to tackle the expanding needs of the nuclear industry. Designed to meet your needs as a working adult, the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Nuclear Engineering Technology from Thomas Edison State University (TESU) provides the background you need to help take your career to the next level.

    Our 120-credit program is designed for nuclear industry reactor operators and related support workers in medicine or the U.S. Navy nuclear power program who seek an enhanced understanding of radiation protection, shielding/activation, personal dosimetry and biological effects of radiation.

    TESU offers working professionals like you a variety of ways to earn credit toward your degree.Turn your professional training, military experience or previous work experience from the Navy Basic Nuclear Power School, advanced Navy training, NRRPT certification, NRC licensure or professional training into credits and jumpstart your college career journey. A total of 18 Area of Study credits must be from 300/400 level courses.

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