Radiation Therapy Bachelor of Science | COLLEGE FOR ADULTS About the program Are you interested in becoming a credentialed radiation therapist, prepared to assume a new position in the growing field of radiation oncology? Consider the Radiation Therapy bachelor's program from St. Kate's College for Adults.
What can I do with a degree in Radiation Therapy? Radiation therapists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for treating diseases, primarily cancer. They work as part of interdisciplinary cancer treatment teams, including oncologists, radiation therapists, physicists and nurses. Radiation therapists administer radiation to patients throughout the course of treatment. Demand for radiation therapists is growing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected 13% growth in the field from 2016 to 2026. According to the BLS, median annual pay in 2023 was $98,300. St. Kate’s program offers two tracks, based on previous education for individuals who:
have completed a bachelor’s degree in any major, plus specific prerequisite courses. have completed or in the process of completing an associate degree in radiography and who pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam.
What will I study? Core courses provide a strong foundation, according to standards set forth by the Joint Committee on Education in Radiation Technology (JRCERT), in:
Principles of Oncology Pathology Patient care Radiation therapy physics Sectional anatomy Radiobiology Dosimetry and treatment planning
You'll learn to become a competent, caring professional. A strong foundation in the liberal arts will build your skills for communication, critical thinking, decision-making, and working in healthcare teams.
Admission requirements Students who have completed an accredited associate degree in radiography must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree with a major other than radiography must complete all prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the Radiation Therapy program, earn a minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0, and have a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 to be eligible for admission to the program. In addition, Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR is required prior to beginning the program. As part of the application process, students must provide documentation of 12 hours of observation/shadowing in a radiation therapy clinic or department. These hours provide an opportunity to observe the patient care environment and ask questions about the daily activities and responsibilities of radiation therapists. The required form for documenting observation hours, as well as evaluation feedback completed by the clinic/department where the hours were completed, will be available upon application to the program.
Class scheduling The Radiation Therapy course sequence begins in the Fall semester, and can be completed in 12 months. Courses and clinical training are scheduled weekdays. Classes are held online with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous meetings; clinical sites are located across the metro area.
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Your program of study Prerequisite Courses for Students with a Previous Bachelor’s Degree in a Major other than Radiography BIOL 2400: General Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (4 credits) INDI 2220: Medical Terminology (2 credits) or IPE 1030: Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology (2 credits) PHIL 3400: Biomedical Ethics (or Ethics) (4 credits) PSYC 1000: General Psychology (4 credits) Select one of the following (4 credits): College Algebra MATH 1090: Precalculus MATH 1130: Calculus I STAT 1090: Statistical Analysis (or other approved statistics course) 12-Month Plan of Study Major coursework includes 1,180 hours of clinical training. Clinical sites include University of Minnesota Medical Center Department of Radiation Oncology, Maplewood Cancer Center, Hennepin County Medical Center, Abbott Northwestern Hospital and other Twin Cities-area clinical sites. Fall Semester RTT 3010: Introduction to Radiation Therapy (2 credits) RTT 3015: Principles of Oncology I (3 credits) RTT 3022: Radiation Therapy Physics I (2 credits) RTT 3030: Patient Care in Radiation Oncology (2 credits) RTT 3035: Clinical Practicum I (3 credits) RTT 4030: Sectional Anatomy (2 credits) Spring Semester RTT 4015: Principles of Oncology II (3 credits) RTT 4022: Radiation Therapy Physics II (2 credits) RTT 4025: Dosimetry and Treatment Planning (2 credits) RTT 4035: Radiobiology/Protection (2 credits) RTT 4044: Clinical Practicum II (4 credits) Summer Term RTT 3025: Pathology (2 credits) RTT 4042: Radiation Therapy Program Review (2 credits) RTT 4055: Clinical Practicum III (5 credits)
Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Radiation Therapy is a major in the University’s Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Sciences, offering certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs
Supporting courses (for students with a radiography associate degree) Note: Students must complete supporting courses with a grade of C or higher and they must be completed before beginning major courses.
PHIL 3400: Biomedical Ethics (or other ethics course) (4 credits) Select one of the following (4 credits): MATH 1090: Precalculus; MATH 1130: Calculus I; or STAT 1090: Statistical Analysis (or similar course) Core liberal arts courses (not required for seconddegree students) CORE 3990W: Global Search for Justice (4 credits) Behavioral and Social Sciences: fulfilled with General Psychology Critical Studies or Women’s Studies: may be crosslisted with another course Mathematics or Logical Reasoning: fulfilled with Stats or Algebra Natural Sciences: fulfilled with Anatomy & Physiology Arts and Humanities: fulfilled with Biomedical Ethics. Students must select one additional Arts & Humanities Theology: choose one 1000 or any 2000-level theology course (except 2994 Topics) Electives Additional courses, as needed, to accumulate a minimum of 120 semester credits required for your bachelor’s degree. CORE course exemptions Students seeking a B.A., B.S. or B.S.N. degree who have completed a previous bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to enrollment at St. Catherine University are exempt from the LIFE core curriculum requirement Students seeking a B.A., B.S. or B.S.N. degree who have completed an A.A. degree from a regionally accredited institution or the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum can satisfy the LIFE core curriculum requirement by taking CORE 3990.
The information in this document applies to students entering the College for Adults in Fall 2026 or later. Provisions of this document are subject to change at any time. Consult the St. Catherine University Undergraduate Academic Catalog for official requirements.
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