Area of Study Overview
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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Respiratory Care is limited to registered respiratory therapists possessing the required certification: NBRC RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist. Students must present a copy of the original certificate and current renewal card. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 3000/4000-level courses. The degree is a 120-credit program.
Degree Requirements
CIS-1070 or above
HPS-2000
MAT-1150
Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra
CHE-1210
CHE-1220
BIO-2110
BIO-2120
NOTE:
- Certification: National Board of Respiratory Care Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC RRT) copy of original certificate and current renewal card.
- Required Courses: Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Pulmonary Function, Pharmacology, Respiratory Techniques three courses, Pediatric Respiratory Care, Clinical Practice, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and Current Trends and Applications.
- Corollary Requirements: Chemistry I and II, Physics I, Computer Requirement, Statistics, College Algebra.
- How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: The area of study is completed by the license.
- A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 3000 level or above.
- Courses that are devoid of a course code can be accepted in transfer if completed at colleges and universities accredited by the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
In addition, the University offers a host of ways to earn credit for knowledge obtained in non-collegiate settings. Examples include:
- Courses and examinations approved through National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) and the American Council on Education (ACE) College Credit Recommendation Service.
- Military service
- License and certifications
- Prior learning assessment (PLA)
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)
| CIS-1070 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 |
| CHE-1210 | General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
II. Respiratory Care (63 Credits)
| HPS-2000 | Statistics for the Health Professions | 3 |
| BIO-2110 | Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| BIO-2120 | Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| CHE-1220 | General Chemistry II with Lab | 4 |
| - | Higher-Level Mathematics above Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Microbiology | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Cardiopulmonary Anatomy-Physiology-Pathophysiology | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Pharmacology | 2 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Pulmonary Function | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Pediatric Respiratory Care | 2 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Pulmonary Rehabilitation | 2 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Clinical Practice | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Respiratory Therapy Techniques | 9 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Respiratory Care Electives | 15 |
| APS-4010 | Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology | 3 |
III. Electives (11 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