Registered Respiratory Therapist to Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Online
Prepare to practice as an advanced-degree respiratory therapist and help treat the diverse needs of patients with respiratory conditions effectively, from premature infants to the elderly.
Program Overview
Here’s a high-level look at the online RRT to bachelor’s in respiratory care
Position yourself for a rewarding career with the Registered Respiratory Therapist to Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (RRT to BSRC) from Texas State University. Currently, fewer than 10% of respiratory therapists in the U.S. hold a BSRC. As medical technology advances and the population ages, the demand for bachelor’s-prepared respiratory therapists will continue to rise. Earn this affordable degree to elevate your qualifications and position yourself ahead of the workforce competition.
Therapists with an associate degree in respiratory care can complete this online program to earn a BSRC degree. Texas State’s respiratory care program is the largest in the country, and you will learn from faculty who are internationally recognized leaders in the field. This program provides professional development in critical care, research, education, leadership, and management. The 100% online coursework allows practicing respiratory therapists from across the state and country to complete their degree while working.
As a student of this respiratory care bachelor’s online program, you will gain:
- Advanced competencies in leadership and management to oversee teams, manage respiratory care departments, and implement best practices in clinical settings
- Expertise in education and research enabling you to contribute to the development of best practices, educate future respiratory therapists, and engage in scholarly research that advances the field
- Preparation for advanced clinical practice so that you can handle complex cases, adopt new technologies, and provide high-level care
- Advanced competencies in leadership and management to oversee teams, manage respiratory care departments, and implement best practices in clinical settings
- Expertise in education and research enabling you to contribute to the development of best practices, educate future respiratory therapists, and engage in scholarly research that advances the field
- Preparation for advanced clinical practice so that you can handle complex cases, adopt new technologies, and provide high-level care
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Tuition
Invest in a pay-as-you-go, quality online program
Tuition for the RRT to bachelor’s in respiratory care 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RRT to BSRC | $404* | $1,212 |
*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.
Tuition breakdown
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Calendar
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The Texas State RRT to B.S. in Respiratory Care 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Your RRT to respiratory care bachelor’s degree checklist—get ready to apply!
Apply to the RRT to respiratory care bachelor’s 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 RRT to bachelor’s in respiratory care from Texas State University, you must have the following:
University admission:
All applicants must:
- Submit a completed application and all supporting documents—including official transcripts from your high school and any post-secondary institutions attended—to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the stated document deadline
- Submit the nonrefundable application fee of $75
- Be eligible to re-enter all colleges and/or universities previously attended
Department of Respiratory Care admission:
In addition to being admitted by the university, you must submit a separate application to the Department of Respiratory Care. Admission is competitive, and enrollment is limited.
- Minimum 2.25 overall GPA
- Associate Degree from a nationally accredited college
- If you were accredited through a military program and do not hold an Associate of Applied Science degree, you may be accepted as a transfer student
- RRT to BSRC Application Packet
- Application
- 3 Professional References
- Written statement which answers the question: Why did you choose the RRT to BSRC Online Completion Program at Texas State University to achieve this career goal?
- RRT credential from NBRC – Submit a copy of credential verification through NBRC or a copy of the RRT Registration Certificate
- If no RRT, it may be waived until 3rd semester of RC curriculum
Submit Application 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
- Transfer students should review RRT to BSRC admission, progression, and graduation requirements to inform transfer decisions
Transcripts may be sent electronically to [email protected] or mailed to:
Texas State University
Undergraduate Admissions
429 N. Guadalupe St.
San Marcos, TX 78666
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma
- Online application
- Official transcripts
Courses
Look over the degree plan for the online RRT to BSRC
To graduate from the RRT to BSRC degree, you must meet all admission requirements and must obtain an RRT certificate prior to applying for graduation. Failure to obtain an RRT certificate will delay your completion of the BSRC degree program.
Students must take 42 credit hours of general education courses to meet the degree plan requirements.
This post-RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) licensure program requires 120 credit hours to graduate: 12 respiratory care courses for 32 credit hours (block transfer of 35 credit hours, 11 credit hours in general education courses and 42 credit hours in respiratory care prerequisite courses). Students receive prior learning credit of 35 credit hours for completion of RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care prior to enrolling in the final semester. Must have graduated from a regionally accredited community college.
