Respiratory Therapy, 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: The program typically takes 5 semesters to complete but offers an accelerated three-semester/1-year option for students who prefer a faster pace. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Traditional/Online M.S. Respiratory Therapy Fall: May 15 Spring: September 15 Summer: January 15 | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Master of Science in Health Science with a concentration in Respiratory Therapy (traditional) A minimum of 36 hours are required for the traditional master’s degree. Semester hours are shown in parenthesis after each entry. Health science core (12 hours) required for both traditional and integrated master’s Specialization curriculum (respiratory therapy) (18 hours) Thesis/project ( 6 hours) For complete degree requirements, visit the university catalog. Master of Science in Health Science with a concentration in Respiratory Therapy (online) A minimum of 36 hours are required for the online master’s degree. Semester hours are shown in parenthesis after each entry.

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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Application information

Entry requirements

Please note: There are no additional prerequisites that students need to take for the Traditional/Online MS RT program since students must already have a bachelor’s degree in either Respiratory Therapy or Pulmonary Care. What is required for admission to Georgia State’s Traditional/Online MS RT program? You must submit an application, GRE score(s), 2 letters of recommendation, resume, and transcripts from all institutions attended. Can the GRE be waived? Yes. To request a waiver of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) requirement, applicants to the Traditional/Online Master’s in Health Science with a concentration in Respiratory Therapy (MSRT) Program must submit a written request as to why they want the GRE waived and that request provides details of their RT education and RT work experience; applicants must attach their current resume and official academic transcripts to the waiver request. Please submit your waiver request by May 15th for fall admission, January 15th for summer admission and Sept 15th for spring admission to the Office of Academic Admission.

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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