B.S. Respiratory Therapy, A.S. or A.A.S.

(1 Year)

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy is a degree advancement program for graduates of an associate degree in respiratory care (therapy) from a regionally accredited institution.  Idaho State University graduates with an Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy will complete 29 upper division credits to complete the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy. For students transferring from other institutions, transfer coursework will be evaluated course-by-course and credit deficits in general education, lower division, and upper division credits must be completed.

Program Admission Requirements 

  • Completion of an Associate of Science or an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Students graduating from a nationally accredited college or university may be eligible for the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy degree advancement program. A review of coursework and degree will be required to determine eligibility.  

General Education

Students who have completed an AS from a regionally accredited college or university have their ISU general education requirements waived. Students who have completed an AAS may need to take additional coursework to fulfill ISU general education requirements.

Major Requirements

RESP 4405Advanced Respiratory Pharmacology3
RESP 4410Health Care Research3
RESP 4420Leadership in Health Care Professions3
RESP 4430Disease Management3
RESP 4435Adult Critical Care3
RESP 4440Caring for an Aging Population2
RESP 4445Adv Neonatal/Pediatric Care3
RESP 4450Ethics in Health Care3
RESP 4460Quality Management and Education3
RESP 4490Respiratory Care Capstone3
Total Credits29

Degree Totals  

Program Admission Requirements (Prior Associate Degree)47
General Education37
Major Requirements29
Upper Division Electives7
Free Electives0
Total Credits120