Respiratory Care (B.S.R.C.)

Bachelor of Science
Major in Respiratory Care

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (B.S.R.C.) at Texas State University equips students with the skills and clinical experience needed to treat respiratory and lung-related conditions in diverse healthcare settings. Through a combination of academic coursework and hands-on clinical rotations, students gain a foundation in cardiopulmonary care, while exploring specialties like NICU, sleep labs, and surgical units. Fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), the program prepares graduates to take the NBRC national board exams, paving the way for high-demand careers in respiratory therapy.

Course Rotations

FRESHMAN - First semesterOFFEREDFRESHMAN - Second semesterOFFERED
ENG 1310Fall / SpringENG 1320Fall / Spring
MATH 1315 or 1319*Fall / SpringPSY 1300*Fall / Spring
BIO 1330*Fall / SpringPHIL 1320Fall / Spring
POSI 2310FallPOSI 2320Spring
COMM 1310Fall / SpringCHEM 1341*Fall / Spring / Online ACD**
US 1100Fall / Spring
SOPHOMORE - First semesterOFFEREDSOPHOMORE - Second semesterOFFEREDSOPHOMORE - Summer
BIO 2451*Online ACD**BIO 2440Online ACD**RC 2213Online
MU 2313Fall / SpringHIST 1320Fall / Spring
HIST 1310Fall / SpringPSY 2301 or SOCI 3307Spring / Online
HIM 2360FallPHYS 1315Online ACD**
ENG 2310 or 2320Fall / Spring
JUNIOR - First semesterOFFEREDJUNIOR - Second semesterOFFEREDJUNIOR - SummerOFFERED
RC 3112FallRC 3321SpringRC 3332Summer
RC 3313FallRC 3323Off CampusRC 3333Off Campus
RC 3315FallRC 3322SpringRC 3334Summer
RC 3314FallRC 3324Spring
RC 3316FallRC 3125Spring
SENIOR - First semesterOFFEREDSENIOR - Second semesterOFFERED
RC 4211*OnlineRC 4312Spring
RC 4221FallRC 4223Off Campus
RC 4314FallRC 4224Online
RC 4316Off CampusRC 4225Off Campus
RC 4317FallRC 4322Spring

*Bold = Priority Courses
**Online ACD = Coordinate with RRC Advisor
 

☆ CoARC Accredited program

The B.S.R.C. offers hands-on training, specialty internships, and elite credentials that put you in the top 10% of respiratory therapists.

What jobs can you pursue with a Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care?

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
  • Pulmonary Function Technologist
  • Respiratory Care Supervisor or Manager
  • Clinical Educator or Instructor
  • Case Manager
  • Sleep Lab Technologist
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Clinical Research Coordinator

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