Overview

The Department of Respiratory Care operates two research labs, three teaching labs, and a four-bed sleep lab that is fully accredited to diagnose and treat patients suffering from sleep disorders. Students have access to internationally recognized faculty and the most up-to-date equipment to complement learning and research opportunities.

Program Mission

The mission of the Respiratory Care - Leadership program from Texas State University is directed toward advancing critical-thinking skills, developing competent professionals, and preparing graduates for cardiopulmonary, polysomnography, and leadership roles in various healthcare delivery systems. The curriculum is structured to encourage a lifelong habit of research advancement, continuing education, and professional skill growth.

The vision of the Department of Respiratory Care is to produce quality graduates who meet the expectations of the communities of interest served by the program, to establish and maintain an excellent national reputation, and to be a leader in innovative educational endeavors in the profession.

Career Options

faculty member in an academic institution
director of clinical education in a respiratory care program
program director of a respiratory care program
director/manager in a hospital respiratory care department or sleep lab
clinical specialist in a healthcare/equipment company

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiology
Clinical Practice Guidelines and Respiratory Care Protocols
Respiratory Care Research Methods and Design
Cardiopulmonary Disease Patient Education
Respiratory Care Applied Research
Academic Leadership in Respiratory Care
Advanced Respiratory Care Seminar

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-11 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-05 00:00:00
Starting 2026-10-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-24 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-23 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university (U.S. Citizens)
International applicants not eligible for the NBRC RRT credential must have a baccalaureate degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy
a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 2.75 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
proof of the RRT national credential administered through the NBRC (U.S. Citizens)
resume/CV
statement of purpose indicating ability and interest in completing the degree program
three letters of recommendation from professionals or academics competent to assess your interest in pursuing a career or advancing in the field of study

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16720 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16720 USD / year

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In-State

9020 USD / year

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Funding

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