You will earn academic credentials that will expand your opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Program coursework focuses on written and oral communication, patient advocacy, ethics, quality improvement, leadership and management, teaching in health care, critically reviewing studies, advanced respiratory care modalities and topics, and an inter-professional capstone.
*We recommend taking 6-12 credits per semester and taking no more than 9 credits in the first semester to get comfortable with the program.
Degree Requirements
*These courses are only available through our Accelerated Masters of Respiratory Care program. Although three classes are listed as options, only two can be taken through this program.
**Students also pay $200 or use our Refer a Colleague Program for 26 challenge credits for having their RRT.
View our course descriptions webpage to learn more.
Degree Pathways
Many students ask us what degree pathway would be the best for them. The simple answer is that it depends on each individual student. Some indicators that help answer that question are: When would you like to graduate? What is a realistic class load for you to be successful? Are you able to sign up for both 7 week sessions in a semester? Are you able to take summer courses? What classes are currently available (not full)?
The only requirement is to take RESPCARE 355 in the first semester. Keep in mind that this class can be taken in either the first or second seven week session. We also highly recommend students take RESPCARE 480 in their final semester. Below are the two most common pathways that students pursue, however our advising team would be thrilled to help you develop an individual plan. Feel free to set up an appointment online to receive help in creating a plan for yourself.