B.S. in Respiratory Therapy (Degree Advancement)

Our online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) Degree Advancement program is currently open to transfer students only. This program is designed for individuals who have completed an associate’s degree in respiratory care and who hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

The goal of this program is to provide graduates with additional knowledge, skills, and attributes in leadership, management, education, research, and/or advanced clinical practice that will enable them to meet their current professional goals and prepare them for practice as advanced degree respiratory therapists. This program holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

We’re a transfer-friendly school. We offer resources to help you see how your previously earned credits from a community college, a four-year institution or military training will transfer to this program. To explore this further, check out the Rowan Transfer Equivalency Digital Portal (TREQ) or Transferology.

The BS in Respiratory Therapy program Entry into Practice Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (CoARC program number 200645), and Degree Advancement Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (CoARC program number 510025), at the Sewell campus, holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).

This status signifies that a program with an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the Standards (through submission of an acceptable Provisional Accreditation Self Study Report (PSSR) and any other documentation required by the CoARC, as well as satisfactory completion of an initial on-site visit), to be allowed to admit students. It is recognized as an accredited program by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), which provides enrolled students who complete the program with eligibility for the Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination(s). The program will remain on Provisional Accreditation until it achieves Continuing Accreditation.

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Our Degree Advancement Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) program requires the completion of 120 semester hours [30 credits must be completed at Rowan University]  of approved general education and major coursework in order to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan Global section tally.

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.  

An Inside Look at Coursework

Below, you will find a list includes a sampling of titles of foundational and elective coursework for the BS in Respiratory Therapy program. For an official list of available courses, please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.  

• Introduction to Technical Writing
• Introduction to Clinical Research
• Evidence-based Practice
• Advanced Concepts in Respiratory and Critical Care
• Introduction to Disease Management 
• Ethics and End of Life Issues
• Healthcare Delivery and Quality
• Polysonmnography and Topics in Sleep Medicine
• Leadership in Respiratory Care

Note: The course topics shown above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below a representative from the Rowan University Office of Admissions will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.

• Submit an Application
• No application fee! The application fee is waived for all Rowan Online undergraduate programs.
• Associate’s degree or an equivalent number of transferable college credits
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
• Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Active and current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential verified on the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) database
• Statistics I or Elementary Statistics