Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (Degree Advancement)

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Degree Advancement program (BSRT-DA) responds to the ongoing need to enhance the existing knowledge and skills of the respiratory therapy workforce. Trends in the profession, developments in healthcare services, and the COVID-19 pandemic have combined to create unprecedented demand for a bachelor’s degree program. This 100 % online Degree Advancement program is designed for students and working therapists who have earned at least an associate degree and are holding a currently active RRT credential. The program offers professional forward-thinking courses of study and additional coursework as needed, leading to the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy.  The Degree Advancement Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program (CoARC program number 510025) holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).

Admission Requirements

The BSRT-DA program requires the following for consideration of admission to the program:

• Students  with an earned associates degree or equivalent from an accredited CoARC respiratory therapy program and a verified Registered Respiratory Therapist credential may apply for admission to the program.
•  Students must fulfill the general education requirements of Rowan Core, either through the transfer of credits or completion of courses at Rowan University.
•  Additional coursework may be required, depending on the number of credits transferred to Rowan University.
•  Students must meet Rowan University requirements for graduation, including general education and minimum GPA requirements, along with program requirements.

Course of Study

Rowan University requires a minimum of 120 credits to be taken within approved general education and major coursework in order to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree. To obtain the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy, all students complete the following coursework:

• 60 credits minimum from the associates degree or equivalent
• 30 creditsinfreeelectivesorgeneraleducation/Rowan Core
• 30 credits in respiratory therapy program coursework