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Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (B.S.R.C)
Curriculum
This degree prepares students for careers as respiratory therapists in a variety of healthcare settings. During the sequential curriculum, students build a foundation of cardiopulmonary knowledge. They provide direct patient care during clinical rotations and specialization internships. The first two years of the degree are completed in San Marcos, and the specialized final two years take place on the Round Rock Campus.
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (BSRC)
PRIORITY Application for Admission with early notification of admission
Opens November 1st and Closes December 15th
(This application submission is for students seeking priority admission when applying and have met the following requirements by the deadline.)
OR
GENERAL Application for Admission will be accepted until May 1st.
Requirements:
1. Applicant is currently an active Texas State student or has already applied to Texas State for general admission and has been admitted at the time of application, and will be an active student during the upcoming Fall semester. To apply for Fall admission to Texas State, please visit: GoApplyTexas.org
2. After the current Fall semester, the applicant will have no more than 15 hours of pending and in progress Pre-requisite courses (including RC 2213) to be completed by the end of Spring semester. No summer classes will be considered for this phase. (This requirement is waived for the general admission application.)
3. Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher
4. Completed BSRC Application
5. Completed ADA form
6. A written statement explaining why you want to pursue respiratory care a a career? (Please make sure your name and A# on are on all communication)
7. One MP4 formatted video explaining: Why you chose the B.S.R.C. program at TX State University to achieve this career goal?
8. Transcripts for classes taken outside of TX State University and have not been transferred into TX State University or are not viewable on your Degree Audit.
Notifications:
Priority applications will be processed, and decision emails sent out the first FULL week of February.
Applications received during the Priority Application Phase and DOES NOT meet the requirements listed above, WILL BE automatically defaulted to the General Application for Admission.
General applications will be processed, and decision emails sent out the Second FULL week of June or within 14 business days of application, if received after June 1st.
IMPORTANT: Background checks, drug screening, and proof of immunization are required following initial acceptance into the program. Applicants must successfully clear each of these three requirements to be fully accepted into the program.
Texas State University is not required to admit to the program an applicant with a flagged background check who has been given tentative clearance for a license by the Texas Medical Board (TMB.) Applicants should be aware that such clearance by TMB does not guarantee an applicant’s employability.
Finally, applicants should be aware that the University does not control the individual requirements of hospital systems for clinical rotations and employment and that such requirements might directly impact an applicant’s ability to complete their clinical education, obtain future employment, or obtain appropriate licensure.
How to submit admission application and video:
- Request a secure and unique TXST File Transfer link, via email: RC_Dept@txstate.edu
- Mail your completed application and flash drive of your video to the address noted below. (Highly recommend sending with tracking and well before the deadline.)
- Drop off completed application and flash drive of your video to the address noted below.
Department of Respiratory Care
BSRC Application
200 Bobcat Way
Willow Hall 214
Round Rock, TX 78665
Applications received during the Priority Application Phase and DOES NOT meet the requirements listed above, WILL BE automatically defaulted to the General Application for Admission.
IMPORTANT: Background checks, drug screening, and proof of immunization are required following initial acceptance into the program. Applicants must successfully clear each of these three requirements to be fully accepted into the program.
Texas State University is not required to admit to the program an applicant with a flagged background check who has been given tentative clearance for a license by the Texas Medical Board (TMB.) Applicants should be aware that such clearance by TMB does not guarantee an applicant’s employability.
Finally, applicants should be aware that the University does not control the individual requirements of hospital systems for clinical rotations and employment and that such requirements might directly impact an applicant’s ability to complete their clinical education, obtain future employment, or obtain appropriate licensure.
More Information
R.R.T. to B.S.R.C. Online Completion Program
Curriculum
This 100%-online program is designed for Registered Respiratory Therapists who want to advance their knowledge and skills in critical care, research, education, leadership and management. Students with an associate-level degree in respiratory care can earn a bachelor’s degree in as little as one year.
Application Deadlines
This program has rolling admission, please refer to Undergraduate Admissions for current dates.
Requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, applicants must meet or exceed the following requirements:
- Graduate from a school accredited by CoARC
- Get admitted to Texas State University
- Get admitted to the RRT-to-BSRC Online Completion Program
Program Admission Requirements:
- Minimum GPA of 2.25
- RRT credential from NBRC
- may be waived until 3rd semester
- Completion of General Education Core Curriculum
- can complete simultaneously with RC curriculum
- must complete to obtain BSRC
How to Apply to the University
- Apply to Texas State University through ApplyTexas
- Send official transcripts from each institution attended to Undergraduate Admissions:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
429 N. Guadalupe Street
San Marcos, TX 78666 - Wait for response from Undergraduate Admissions in regards to acceptance status
- Sign up for New Student Orientation—if you have completed more than 30 college credit hours, you may complete Online Orientation
- Schedule an academic advising appointment with the College of Health Professions' Advising Center.
- Phone: 512.245.3506
- email: hpadvising@txstate.edu
How to Apply to the RRT-to-BSRC Online Completion Program
- Complete the RRT-to-BSRC application and respond to all questions.
- Enclose 3 professional references on the RRT-BSRC Reference Form.
- Enclose a written statement including answer to:
- Why did you chose the B.S.R.C. program at Texas State University to achieve this career goal?
- Submit your completed packet by mail to:
Program Director - RRT-to-BSRC
Department of Respiratory Care - Texas State University
200 Bobcat Way, Willow Hall - Room 214
Round Rock, TX 78665
More Information
Master of Science in Respiratory Care (M.S.R.C.)
Application Deadlines
This program has a flexible deadline.
Requirements
Please refer to The Graduate College admissions requirements
Curriculum
Mid- to high-level respiratory therapists, managers and educators can gain advanced-practice skills with this degree. Students get extensive training in patient education and disease management, along with a concentration in either leadership or polysomnography (sleep diagnostics). The degree is offered in hybrid format, with some courses taken online and some taken in person at laboratories on the Round Rock Campus.
How to Apply
Please refer to The Graduate College application instructions