Program Overview

Respiratory Care, BS

School of Health Professions

Information and program requirements for the major in Respiratory Care may be found in the Health Sciences Catalog.

Program Details

• Program Overview: The Respiratory Care program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a respiratory therapist.
• Program Requirements:
  • Completion of a minimum of 120 credits
  • Completion of all required courses with a grade of C or higher
  • Completion of a clinical internship
• Admission Criteria:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Tuition Fees:
  • In-state tuition: $10,000 per year
  • Out-of-state tuition: $20,000 per year
• Research Areas:
  • Respiratory disease management
  • Ventilator management
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation

Academic Calendars

• Fall Semester: August - December
• Spring Semester: January - May
• Summer Session: June - August

Career and Program Explorer

• Career Opportunities:
  • Respiratory therapist
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation specialist
  • Ventilator management specialist
• Program Outcomes:
  • Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge of respiratory care principles and practices.
  • Graduates will be able to demonstrate skills in respiratory care procedures and techniques.
  • Graduates will be able to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in respiratory care.

Financial Aid

• Scholarships:
  • Merit-based scholarships
  • Need-based scholarships
• Grants:
  • Federal Pell Grant
  • State grant
• Loans:
  • Federal Direct Loan
  • Private loan

Tuition and Costs

• Tuition:
  • In-state tuition: $10,000 per year
  • Out-of-state tuition: $20,000 per year
• Fees:
  • Application fee: $50
  • Registration fee: $100
• Living Expenses:
  • Room and board: $8,000 per year
  • Transportation: $1,000 per year
  • Personal expenses: $1,500 per year

Bulletin Archives

• Previous Catalogs:
  • 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog
  • 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog
  • 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog