Respiratory Therapy
The online B.S. completion program in Respiratory Therapy is designed to offer students with A.S./A.A.S. degrees in Respiratory Therapy the opportunity to obtain a baccalaureate degree by using more of their A.S./A.A.S. credit hours than normally transfer to a four-year institution.
In this program, you will build on your existing knowledge and enhance your communication, critical thinking, problem solving, research, and leadership skills. Graduates are equiped with entry-level management, group dynamics, and supervisory skills as they relate to the allied health disciplines. Successful completion of the concentration will increase the mobility of graduates into leadership positions in their respective professions.
Admissions Requirements
Students seeking admission to the Respiratory Therapy Degree Completion program must
meet the following criteria:
- College GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale on all transferable credit;
- Transcript(s) - proof of graduation from an accredited allied health professional
program in Respiratory Therapy or hold a certification in respiratory therapy;
- Licensed or eligible for professional licensure in the discipline.
Interested in the program?
Accreditation
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East Tennessee State University
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East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. ETSU may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of ETSU may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).