B.S. in Respiratory Therapy
College: Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions
Program: Respiratory Therapy
See Also: Respiratory Therapy web site
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy provides an education that is relevant and professionally sound to meet the respiratory therapy needs of the health care community. The respiratory therapist works with all members of the health care team in identifying and solving problems of respiratory disease and disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. The professional program requires a second application, a minimum program GPA of 2.50 and the completion of the following prerequisites: all the courses in Terms 1-5.
Suggested Schedule of Courses
This is a suggested 4-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the current catalog. This guide is not a substitute for academic advisement — contact your advisement office if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements. Also see the Undergraduate Catalog for a complete list of requirements and electives to choose from.
Students must attend a summer term to stay on track to graduate in four years. Admission to Georgia State University as a Respiratory Therapy major does not guarantee advancement/admission to the upper-division Respiratory Therapy Program.
Freshman Year
Term 1
| Course |
Hours |
| ENGL 1101 |
3 |
| MATH 1101/1111 |
3 |
| Area B course |
3 |
| CHEM 1151K / BIOL 1103K |
4 |
| GSU 1010 |
3 |
|
Term 2
| Course |
Hours |
| ENGL 1102 |
3 |
| HIST 2110 |
3 |
| Area C Course |
3 |
| CHEM 1152K / BIOL 1104K |
3 |
| Area E elec |
3 |
|
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Freshman Milestones:
- If BIOL 1103K/1104K is taken CHEM 1151K must be taken as an Area F elective
- Make grades of C or better in all sciences courses taken
- Attend the major fair and declare a major
Sophomore Year
Term 3
| Course |
Hours |
| BIOL 1110K |
4 |
| MATH 1070 |
3 |
| Area B course |
2 |
| POLS 1101 |
3 |
| Area E Global Issues |
3 |
|
Term 4
| Course |
Hours |
| BIOL 1120K |
4 |
| Area C course |
3 |
| BIOL 2300 |
3 |
| BIOL 2310 |
1 |
| Area F elective |
3 |
| RT 2011/PHYS 1111K |
3 |
|
Term 5
| Course |
Hours |
| RT 2011/PHYS 1111K |
3 |
|
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Sophomore Milestones:
- Apply to the professional program deadline March 1
- Minimum grade of ‘C’ in BIOL 1110/1120K , BIOL 2300/2310, RT 2011/PHYS 1111K and Area F elective.
Junior Year
Term 6
| Course |
Hours |
| RT 3005 |
3 |
| RT 3025 |
4 |
| RT 3050 |
1 |
| RT 3111 |
4 |
| SNHP 3000 |
3 |
|
Term 7
| Course |
Hours |
| RT 3027 |
3 |
| RT 3030 |
3 |
| RT 3040 |
3 |
| RT 3051 |
4 |
| RT 3112 |
3 |
|
Term 8
| Course |
Hours |
| RT 3052 |
1 |
| RT 4011 |
3 |
| RT 4070 |
2 |
|
|
Junior Milestones:
Meet with faculty advisor
Senior Year
Term 9
| Course |
Hours |
| RT 4012 |
4 |
| RT 4051 |
4 |
| RT 4060 |
3 |
| RT 4080 |
1 |
| RT 3500 |
3 |
|
Term 10
| Course |
Hours |
| RT 4052 |
5 |
| RT 4075 |
3 |
| RT 4081 |
3 |
| RT 4085 |
3 |
|
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Senior Milestones:
- Successful Completion of the entry level respiratory care practitioner (CRT) exam by the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Successful Completion of either the RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential or a passing grad on the written registry self-assessment exam and clinical simulation self-assessment exam
Notes:
There are additional expenses associated with Junior and Senior level courses of the respiratory therapy program. For more information, please see the respiratory therapy program web site.
