Area of Study Overview
| Advisory: It is strongly recommended that students do not take any of the nuclear engineering or electronics systems engineering area of study courses unless their math skills (calculus I or higher) are reasonably current.
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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Nuclear Engineering Technology is designed for reactor operators and related workers in the nuclear industry or in the U.S. Navy nuclear power program. Credits may be earned from the Navy Basic Nuclear Power School, advanced Navy training, National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologist (NRRPT) certification, National Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensure, or professional training. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 3000/4000-level courses. The BS degree with an area of study in Nuclear Engineering Technology is a 120-credit program.
View information on the BS degree with an area of study in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology, which is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET under the General Criteria and the Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Program criteria.
Degree Requirements
Computer Programming Requirement or
Programmable Logic Controllers
CIS-1070 or above
STA-2010
MAT-2310
MAT-2320
PHY-1150
PHY-1160
CHE-1210
NOTE:
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), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license, National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) certification, certification from a nuclear utility Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) accredited program, or American Council on Education (ACE)-reviewed company training.
- All courses are offered online through Thomas Edison State University.
- A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 3000 level or above.
Credit Distribution
I. General Education Featured Courses (46 Credits)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)
B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)
| SOC-1010 | Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ETH-2200 | Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership | 3 |
| POS-1100 | American Government | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)
Select two featured courses from the list below:
D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)
II. Nuclear Engineering Technology (61 Credits)
A. Complete the following (9 Credits)
B. Reactors and Plant Systems (9 Credits)
C. Radiation Effects (6 Credits)
D. Safety and Protection (6 Credits)
| NUC-3420 | Radiological, Reactor, and Environmental Safety | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Radiation Protection and Control | 3 |
E. Nuclear Electives (12 Credits)
| APS-4020 | Applied Quality Management | 3 |
| - | Military/INPO Discipline Specific Training including Laboratory/Practicum or Occupational Health and Safety | |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Regulatory Policy and Procedures | 3 |
F. Capstone
| APS-4010 | Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology | 3 |
III. Electives (13 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
| TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences. |
Total Credit Hours: 120