Respiratory Therapy, Integrated Baccalaureate to M.S. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Georgia State’s online respiratory therapy master’s degree program will prepare you for: Our master’s degree in respiratory therapy program is designed for credentialed and experienced practitioners to advance. Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) who hold master’s degrees are in demand as directors of clinical education at respiratory care education programs nationally. There are also opportunities for our master’s graduates to fill leadership and research positions at facilities nationwide and around the globe.

Faculty: Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions | Department: Department of Respiratory Therapy | Duration: Integrated M.S.: 91 hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Integrated M.S. Respiratory Therapy Fall: May 15 Spring: Does not admit Summer: Does not admit | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Master of Science in Health Science with a concentration in Respiratory Therapy (Integrated Baccalaureate to M.S.) 91 hours are required for the Integrated Baccalaureate to M.S. master’s degree. Semester hours are shown in parenthesis after each entry. Health science core (9 hours) required for both traditional and integrated master’s Specialization curriculum (61 hours) Clinical Curriculum (15 hours) Thesis/project ( 6 hours) For complete degree requirements, visit the university catalog.

Career pathways

Working in health care is a rewarding career path for individuals interested in serving others through medicine. Respiratory therapists work with patients to improve breathing and respiratory function and treat respiratory conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), acute respiratory distress syndrome and other illnesses.

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Entry requirements

The Integrated M.S. Respiratory Therapy (RT) program is a two-year program and you will complete clinical rotations at area hospitals. Once you complete the Integrated M.S. RT program you will be able to sit for the licensure exam. Student selection is based on a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average, science grade point average, GRE scores (300 minimum), consistency of academic performance, grade trends, and interpersonal abilities. Integrated master’s applicants should have completed the general Georgia State undergraduate core curriculum with these specific science courses: BIOL 2110K & BIOL 2120K Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II BIOL 2300 Microbiology and Public Health BIOL 2310 Microbiology and Public Health Lab CHEM 1151K (Survey of Chemistry I) CHEM 1152K (Survey of Chemistry II) RT 2011 Application of Physical Principles in Healthcare OR PHYS 1111K In addition, submitting TEAS Allied Health Exam scores are highly recommended for the integrated master’s program. 1. You must have your credentials and coursework evaluated by an international credentialing agency. World Educational Services or Josef Silny are two preferred service providers 2. You must take the GRE 3.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://lewis.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/

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