Admission Policies
Admission to the Radiation Therapy Technology Program is open to all individuals to meet the following Admission Requirements:
- Be a graduate from a radiography program that is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and New Jersey Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (if attended a radiography program in New Jersey)
- Be a registered or registry eligible technologist in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists [ARRT]. Be a licensed Radiographer in the state of New Jersey (if applicable).
- Have successfully completed the following courses:
BIO-109 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO-209 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
(Prerequisite: BIO-109)
MAT-160 Intermediate Algebra
(Prerequisite: MAT-031/032 sequence or MAT-035 or proficiency examination)
PHY-185 Introduction to Physics
- Have successfully completed three of the following five General Education courses*:
INF-101 Introduction to Information Technology
WRT-201 English Composition II
(Prerequisite: WRT 101)
COM-100 Speech Communication
MAT-180 Precalculus: College Algebra and Trigonometry
(Prerequisite: MAT-160)
MAT-250 Statistical Analysis
(Prerequisite: MAT 150)
* Two of the above listed General Education courses may be taken concurrent with the Radiation Therapy Program. Successful completion of all five courses is required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
In order to be considered proficient and successful in this program, the applicant must demonstrate proficiency in the subjects listed above. Documentation of proficiency is reflected on the applicant’s transcript. A grade of “B” or better in the subject courses listed above is recommended to meet this requirement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to take an anatomy and physiology refresher course, if the course was originally taken in a time period that is in excess of five years.
Bergen Community College mandates a standardized placement examination for admission into the college. It is to be administered to those candidates who have not completed a college level degree. After filling out an application, the candidate is referred to the testing center to schedule Basic Skills Placement Testing. This examination tests English and Math skills. A passing grade on this examination or a passing grade in the remedial corresponding courses will render the candidate eligible for application into the Radiation Therapy Technology Program.
The Admissions Committee of the Program will review applications. The program has a rolling admissions policy and admission decisions are based on academic performance, experience and achievement of the applicant. Completed applications will be evaluated in April, June and August. Admission into the program is limited.
It is highly recommended that the applicant:
- Supply three letters of recommendation – preferably from a workplace and/or educational institution source
- Submit a letter of intent to the program coordinator
- Schedule an advisement session with the program coordinator
Applicant Procedures:
1. Obtain application material on line or from the Bergen Community College Admission Department. The address is: 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652; telephone number: 201-447-7200; E-mail: www.bergen.edu.
2. Completed application forms must be returned to the Admissions Department.
3. For each application, one set of official transcripts of all high school, radiologic technology, and college courses must be sent to the Admissions Department.
4. Verification of ARRT registration in good standing and NJ State Licensure (if applicable) in diagnostic radiography must be sent to the Admissions Department.
4. All other supporting credentials such as recommendations and test scores should be sent to the Admissions Department.
The information on this pageis maintained by the Radiation Therapy Technology Program Coordinator, Carol Chovanec. |