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 semester | OFFERED | FRESHMAN - Second semester | OFFERED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 1100 | Fall / Spring | BIO 2430 | Online ACD* | |
| PSY 1300 or SOCI 1310 | Fall / Spring | ENG 1320 | Fall / Spring | |
| BIO 1330 | Fall / Spring | COMM 1310 | Fall / Spring | |
| ENG 1310 | Fall / Spring | HIST 1310 | Fall / Spring | |
| POSI 2310 | Fall / Spring | MATH 1315 | Fall / Spring | |
| MU 2313 | Fall / Spring |
| SOPHOMORE - First semester | OFFERED | SOPHOMORE - Second semester | OFFERED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIM 2360 | Fall | BIO 2400 or 2440 | SM | |
| CHEM 1341 | Online ACD* | POSI 2320 | Fall / Spring | |
| HIST 1320 | Fall / Spring | PSY 2301 or CJ 3347 | Spring | |
| ENGL 2310 or 2320 | Fall / Spring | PHYS 1315 | Online ACD* | |
| PHIL 1305 or 1320 | Fall / Spring |
| JUNIOR - First semester | OFFERED | JUNIOR - Second semester | OFFERED | JUNIOR - Summer | OFFERED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC 3112 | Fall | RC 3321 | Spring | RC 3332 | Summer | ||
| RC 3313 | Fall | RC 3323 | Off Campus | RC 3333 | Off Campus | ||
| RC 3315 | Fall | RC 3322 | Spring | RC 3334 | Summer | ||
| RC 3314 | Fall | RC 3324 | Spring | ||||
| RC 3316 | Fall | RC 3125 | Spring |
| SENIOR - First semester | OFFERED | SENIOR - Second semester | OFFERED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC 4211 | Online | RC 4312 | Spring | |
| RC 4221 | Fall | RC 4223 | Off Campus | |
| RC 4314 | Fall | RC 4224 | Online | |
| RC 4316 | Off Campus | RC 4225 | Off Campus | |
| RC 4317 | Fall | RC 4322 | Spring |
☆ 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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