Program Overview

Master of Science in Respiratory Care (Online) Program

The Master of Science in Respiratory Care (Online) program is designed for Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) who have earned a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or a related field, or those who hold the RRT credential from a CoARC-accredited associate degree program. The program requires students to complete at least 33 graduate credit hours for graduation from UT Health San Antonio.

Program Overview

Master's degree graduates have various career options, including leadership positions in clinical practice, management, education, research, or further graduate education. The program is taught online, and students must be self-directed and motivated.

General Respiratory Care Program Policies and Regulations

Advancement, Probation, and Dismissal Academic

All respiratory care courses are taught online, and students must maintain a cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 in the program. A student who earns a grade of D or F in any course may be subject to dismissal. The Department of Respiratory Care Student Progress Committee (SPC) may recommend dismissal, probation, repetition of courses, or other actions as deemed appropriate.

Withdrawing from a Course

To withdraw from a course, a student must have permission from a faculty member and the Chair of the Department. Withdrawing from a course may delay enrollment in subsequent courses until the course is offered again. If a student withdraws from a course, the grade granted is a "W," and the student must submit a request in writing and develop a plan for continuing in the respiratory care program.

Institutional Accreditation

The University of Texas at San Antonio is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the respiratory care program will be prepared to function as competent advanced-level respiratory therapists. Upon completion of the Master of Science in Respiratory Care (Online) program, all students will demonstrate the ability to:

• Exhibit leadership attributes to promote safe, quality care for diverse patients across a variety of settings
• Analyze and apply evidence-based practice in diverse settings
• Evaluate, conduct, and publish cardiopulmonary evidence
• Compare, contrast, and promote cost-effective quality healthcare for all cardiopulmonary patients
• Collaborate as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team

Sample Plan of Study

A sample plan of study is available for students to plan their coursework and ensure they meet the program requirements.

University Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center is the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, including schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, health professions, graduate biomedical sciences, and public health, and a clinical enterprise called UT Health San Antonio.