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    Oct 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy


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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program is a 2+2 program, meaning that the student completes the first two years at any accredited college or university of choice, and the last two years at Augusta University. All 2+2 students begin the program in the fall semester after completing a core curriculum. The program consists of five semesters and includes classroom and clinical education.

Only 18% of therapists have a BS in Respiratory Therapy. Therapists with a BS are able to work in fields such as pharmaceutical sales or management which command higher salaries.

augusta.edu/alliedhealth/ahp/respiratory-therapy

Program Contact

Kitty Hernlen, EdD, RRT
706-721-8741
khernlen@augusta.edu

Program Accreditation

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
1248 Harwood Road
Bedford,Texas 76012-4244
817-283-2835
http://www.CoARC.com

Admissions Information

See the Office of Admissions website for specific admissions information.

Progression and Graduation Requirements

In addition to demonstrating personal characteristics appropriate for a health professions career, students must satisfy general and specific technical standards. Visit the Respiratory Therapy website to review these requirements.

Program Information

  • Program Length: 4 Years
  • Academic Focus Area: Health Professions [HEPR]
  • CIP Code: 51.0908
  • Program Code: BSRPT_RESP
  • Major Code: RESP

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Core IMPACTS Courses: 42 Hours


For details on required courses, refer to the General Education/Core IMPACTS Requirements .

Field of Study Courses: 18 Hours


Degree Requirements: 66 Hours


Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours


Students who transfer to Augusta University with less than 60 credit hours must complete the Wellness Requirement.

Total Hours for the Degree: 130 Hours


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