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Master of Science in Respiratory Care, Clinical Specialist Concentration Online
Stand out as an authoritative leader in respiratory care. Designed for working RRTs, this nationally recognized online master’s program prepares you for in-demand managerial and educator roles.
Program Overview
What you’ll want to know about your online M.S. in Respiratory Care – Clinical Specialist program
Advance your knowledge of cutting-edge respiratory care practices and join the ranks of highly qualified scholars in your field. This respected online Master of Science in Respiratory Care, Clinical Specialist Concentration—the largest program of its kind—prepares you to lead in clinical and classroom settings.
Become versed in the most up-to-date technologies and methodologies and hone your ability to conduct research, write case studies, and analyze findings. All courses are taught online using an advanced learning management system. As a student you get to work with faculty and peers in a supportive environment that will boost your knowledge and expertise. Internationally recognized faculty members are widely regarded as experts in the field.
As a student of this Master of Science in Respiratory Care online program, you will learn how to:
- Develop evidence-based care plans in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardio-pulmonary patients
- Lead in the respiratory care field, effectively collaborate and communicate, and make evidence-based respiratory care services decisions
- Understand the most recent respiratory care practices and clinical guidelines and conduct scholarly projects using evidence-based research, up-to-date methodologies, and statistical procedures
- Develop evidence-based care plans in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardio-pulmonary patients
- Lead in the respiratory care field, effectively collaborate and communicate, and make evidence-based respiratory care services decisions
- Understand the most recent respiratory care practices and clinical guidelines and conduct scholarly projects using evidence-based research, up-to-date methodologies, and statistical procedures
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Tuition
Note the practical tuition for a priceless education
Tuition for the respiratory care master’s program is affordable and paid by the course, so you can achieve your academic goals while remaining within your budget.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
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MSRC – Clinical Specialist | $499 | $1,497 | $17,964* |
*Tuition and fees are subject to change by legislative or Board of Regents action; changes become effective on the date of enactment. For more information, please visit https://onestop.txst.edu/cost-payments/cost-attendance.html.
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Calendar
Dates and deadlines to keep in mind
The Texas State MSRC – Clinical Specialist is delivered in a convenient online learning format that offers maximum flexibility for working adults like you. Choose the start date that fits your goals.
Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
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Fall 1 2024 | 8/26/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/19/24 | 8/26/24 | 8/26/24 | 10/14/24 | 8 weeks |
Fall 2 2024 | 10/15/24 | 10/1/24 | 10/8/24 | 10/15/24 | 10/15/24 | 12/6/24 | 8 weeks |
Spring 1 2025 | 1/13/25 | 12/30/24 | 1/6/25 | 1/13/25 | 1/13/25 | 3/3/25 | 8 weeks |
Spring 2 2025 | 3/4/25 | 2/18/25 | 2/25/25 | 3/4/25 | 3/4/25 | 5/7/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
A step-by-step guide to our master’s in respiratory care admission process
Apply to the master’s in respiratory care online program quickly and easily with our streamlined admission process. Review the admission requirements below and take the next step toward your professional goals.
To be eligible to earn your Master of Science in Respiratory Care, Clinical Specialist Concentration online from Texas State University, you must have the following:
- Completed online application
- Nonrefundable application fee of $55
- 2.75 GPA or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work including any graduate work
- Resume/CV
- Statement of purpose
- Completed bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Three letters of recommendation from professionals or academics competent to assess the student’s interest in pursuing a career or advancing in the field of study
- Must be a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Approved English Proficiency Exam Scores:
Applicants are required to submit an approved English proficiency exam score that meets the minimum program requirements below unless they have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a country on our exempt countries list.
- official TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall
- official PTE scores required with a 52 overall
- official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
- official Duolingo Scores required with a 110 overall
- official TOEFL Essentials scores required with an 8.5 overall
Transcripts may be sent electronically to [email protected] or mailed to:
Texas State University
Graduate Admissions
429 N. Guadalupe St.
San Marcos, TX 78666-4684
Admission Requirements
- Minimum 3.25 GPA
- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
Courses
Preview the courses in your online respiratory care master’s program
To graduate from the MSRC online degree program, you must complete a total of 36 credit hours, including 24 credit hours of core courses and 12 credit hours of concentration courses.
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