Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (B.S.R.C.)
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (B.S.R.C.) is a competitive, 120-credit-hour degree program that includes comprehensive clinical rotations across a variety of healthcare settings. The first 60 credit hours consist of university core curriculum requirements and program prerequisites. The remaining 60 credit hours are completed through a structured, sequential professional curriculum on the Round Rock Campus, with a new cohort beginning each fall semester. Because the curriculum is sequential, successful completion of each semester's coursework is required before progressing to the next.
Master of Science in Respiratory Care (M.S.R.C.)
This 100%-online program is designed for Mid- to high-level respiratory therapists, managers and educators can gain advanced-practice skills with this degree. The degree is 36-hour post-professional program composed of a 24-hour core curriculum and a 12-hour major concentration in one of the following: clinical specialist, leadership, or polysomnography.
R.R.T.-to-B.S.R.C. Online Completion Program
This fully online program is designed for Registered Respiratory Therapists seeking to expand their expertise in critical care, research, education, leadership, and management. Respiratory therapists who hold an associate degree in respiratory care can earn a Bachelor of Science through this 32-credit-hour completion program, including any required prerequisites. The curriculum is delivered in accelerated eight-week courses, providing flexibility for working professionals. Students may begin the program at the start of any academic semester.
Minor in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
Texas State Department of Respiratory Care is now offering a 100% online minor in Pulmonary and Sleep Health designed to strengthen the foundation for Pre-med, Pre-dent, Pre-PA and ESS students and enhance their pre-professional degrees.
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