2020-2021 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy

Requirements for a Major in Radiation Therapy
Suggested Order of Coursework

Admission

Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. It encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. Applicants are considered without regard to age, color, disability, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or weight. Motivational factors, life experiences, patient care experience, maturity, and personal characteristics as assessed in personal interviews and recommendations are important factors in the selection process.

An applicant's academic record is important as an indicator of ability to succeed in an intensive and rigorous medical curriculum. A degree in radiation therapy involves a competitive admission process and completion of a secondary application. There are no waiting lists for these programs. Applications are due February 1. Admissions occur once per year beginning in the fall semester (August).

The application requirements are listed as follows (or can be found online at gvsu.edu/rad):

GVSU undergraduate application (Students must apply and be admitted to GVSU.)
RT application
Resume to include a specific section listing health care experience
One- to two-page statement of professional goals
Two recommendations on specific forms
Official copies of all non-GVSU transcripts

Specific selection criteria are as follows:

Academic grade point average from prerequisite courses (40 percent)
Academic grade point average from last two calendar years in college or university (10 percent)
Interview /writing assessment completed on-site at the College of Health Professions (30 percent)
Health care experience: minimum of 16 hours volunteer or paid, recommended 2 to 3 hours job shadow (5 percent)
Recommendations (5 percent)
Additional leadership considerations (10 percent)

Prerequisite Courses

Requires 47 credits, including:

*Also fulfills general education requirements.
**MTH 110 may not be required, dependent upon placement at time of admission.

Requirements for a Major in Radiation Therapy

Foundations and Cultures Courses

Remaining courses not covered in major coursework or prerequisites include (22 to 24 credits):

General education Art (3 credits)
General education History (3 credits)
General education Philosophy (3 credits)
General education Global Perspectives (3 credits)
Issues (6 credits) Two courses must be taken when student has 55+ credits.
BOTH WRT 120 - Strategies in Writing - Stretch I (3 credits) AND WRT 130 - Strategies in Writing - Stretch II (3 credits)
OR ONLY WRT 150 - Strategies in Writing (4 credits)