2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Health Physics Technology, A.A.S.

Overview

The Associate of Applied Science in Health Physics Technology program covers the following points: conduction of radiation surveys of the Medical Center of Excellence facilities, ensuring that the workers' exposure is maintained in accordance with the principal of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable), the maintenance of records of worker radiation exposure history, the inspection of incoming shipments of radioisotopes to ensure safety, and the ensuring compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission license and Department of War radioisotope authorizations.

Degree Requirements


General Education Requirements

Total Credit Hours:21

Communication - Oral

SPCH 1315English Oral

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Communication - Written

ENG 1301English Writing

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Quantitative Science - Math

MATH 1314Mathematics

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Quantitative Science - Natural Science

SCI 1300Natural Science

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Quantitative Science - Health Science

HSCI 1300Health Science

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Human Science - Humanities

HUMA 1300Humanities

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Human Science - Social Science

MILS 1301Military Science

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Major Requirements

 
HLPY 2105X-Ray Survey Techniques

1

HLPY 2205Mathematical Calculations in Health Physics

2

HLPY 2206Radiation Physics

2

HLPY 2405Radiation Protection and Dosimetry

4

HLPY 4405Operational Health Physics

4

HLPY 4505Health Physics

5

Total Credit Hours:18
 

Free Electives - Approved Coursework

 
Total Credit Hours:21
 

Total Credit Hours: 60