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Respiratory Care, Plan I, B.S.

Tennessee State University · Nashville, TN

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
51.0908
Total credits (published)
120
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
221838
CourseShelf checklist
CK_221838_4e9b35e8
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Cardio Respiratory Care Sciences Program

27 items
  1. Admission to Tennessee State University.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. A minimum high school grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Students should have taken either the ACT or the SAT exam. These scores should be provided to the department if they have not been provided to the University.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. One year of high school algebra, biology, and chemistry.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Completion of the first two years of the CRCS curriculum with a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
    Not resolved to a course
  5. A “C” or better grade in supporting science and math courses.
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Two letters of recommendation from instructors who have taught the applicant.
    Not resolved to a course
  7. An interview with the RC Admissions and Retention Committee or its designee (An interview does not automatically guarantee admission into the program. The Admissions process is very competitive).
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Students must demonstrate that they have some aptitude in the field and the ability to perform essential respiratory care functions.
    Not resolved to a course
  9. 3.3 High School GPA
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Sophomores - 3.0 GPA and earned 30 credits in general education courses
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Earn 15 to 18 credits a semester for six semesters
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Earn 9 credits in mini-terms, generally at no cost
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Earn 9 credits in regular summer sessions
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Applications are accepted from transfer students from other colleges or universities, or other departments at Tennessee State University.
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Applicants must have an overall college grade-point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and meet the program admission requirements for entering applicants. Any exceptions must be approved by the Respiratory Care Admissions and Retention Committee.
    Not resolved to a course
  16. Transfer credits for non-major courses will be accepted according to University policies on admission with advanced standing. All transfer credits from accredited Respiratory Care programs will be accepted when evidence is provided that the content of the courses previously taken is essentially the same as the content for courses in the curriculum. No credit will be given for required courses in which the student has received a grade lower than a “C.”
    Not resolved to a course
  17. A Tennessee State University student who transfers to Respiratory Care is required to complete a Change of Major form. The Admission and Retention Committee will make the final decision about admission to the program. All candidates will be advised of the Committee’s final decision about their acceptance to the program.
    Not resolved to a course
  18. Students who earn a non-passing grade in any supporting science course or any CRCS course will not be permitted to take the next sequential course(s). A course in which a student has failed may be repeated when it is offered again, with the department chair’s permission, provided space is available in the class. A grade of “C” is equivalent to 75% for all professional courses.
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Students will be dismissed from the professional program for any of the following reasons:
    Not resolved to a course
  20. Failure to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
    Not resolved to a course
  21. A grade of less than “C” in 6 or more semester hours within the major.
    Not resolved to a course
  22. A grade of “F” in more than 2 semester credit hours within the major.
    Not resolved to a course
  23. A grade of less than “C” in more than one clinical experience.
    Not resolved to a course
  24. A grade of less than “C” in a course that has been repeated.
    Not resolved to a course
  25. Withdrawal from any Respiratory Care course or failure to register for any semester without prior written approval from the department chair.
    Not resolved to a course
  26. Failure to comply with clinical and/or academic policies established by the Department.
    Not resolved to a course
  27. Students who have been dismissed from the program due to poor academic performance must reapply for admission during the next application cycle and compete for space in a subsequent class. Students who request readmission should present to the Admissions Committee evidence of a substantial change in circumstances that could lead to improved academic performance.
    Not resolved to a course

Suggested Plan I *

0 items

    Freshman Year

    0 items

      Fall Semester

      5 items
      1. UNIV 1000
        Service to Leadership
        As published: “Service to Leadership (1)”
        1
      2. BIOL 2210
        2211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Laboratory
        As published: “2211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Laboratory (4)”
        4
      3. ENGL 1010
        Freshman English I
        As published: “Freshman English I (3)”
        3
      4. CHEM 1110
        General Chemistry I
        As published: “General Chemistry I (3)”
        3
      5. CRCS 1000
        Introduction to Cardio-Respiratory Care Sciences
        As published: “Introduction to Cardio-Respiratory Care Sciences (2)”
        2

      Spring Semester

      5 items
      1. CHEM 1110
        General Chemistry I
        As published: “General Chemistry I (3)”
        3
      2. CHEM 1111
        General Chemistry I Laboratory
        As published: “General Chemistry I Laboratory (1)”
        1
      3. BIOL 2220
        2221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Laboratory
        As published: “2221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Laboratory (4)”
        4
      4. ENGL 1020
        Freshman English II
        As published: “Freshman English II (3)”
        3
      5. Humanities/Fine Arts (3)
        Not resolved to a course

      Sophomore Year

      0 items

        Fall Semester

        4 items
        1. COMM 2200
          Public Speaking
          As published: “Public Speaking (3)”
          3
        2. BIOL 2400
          2401 - Principles of Microbiology and Laboratory
          As published: “2401 - Principles of Microbiology and Laboratory (4)”
          4
        3. HIST 2010
          American History I
          As published: “American History I (3)”
          3
        4. Humanities/ Fine Arts (3)
          Not resolved to a course

        Spring Semester

        4 items
        1. ENGL Literature (3)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. SOCI 2010
          Introduction to Sociology
          As published: “Introduction to Sociology (3)”
          3
        3. HIST 2020
          American History II
          As published: “American History II (3)”
          3
        4. PSYC 2010
          General Psychology
          As published: “General Psychology (3)”
          3

        Junior Year

        0 items

          Fall Semester

          5 items
          1. CRCS 2014
            Cardio-Respiratory Care Sciences Clinical I / Laboratory
            As published: “Cardio-Respiratory Care Sciences Clinical I / Laboratory (2)”
            2
          2. CRCS 2030
            Pulmonary Function Testing and Evaluation
            As published: “Pulmonary Function Testing and Evaluation (3)”
            3
          3. CRCS 2031
            Pulmonary Function Testing and Evaluation Laboratory
            As published: “Pulmonary Function Testing and Evaluation Laboratory (1)”
            1
          4. CRCS 2110
            Pulmonary Function in Disease
            As published: “Pulmonary Function in Disease (3)”
            3
          5. CRCS 3010

          Spring Semester

          5 items
          1. CRCS 2044
            Cardio-Respiratory Care Sciences Clinical II
            As published: “Cardio-Respiratory Care Sciences Clinical II (4)”
            4
          2. CRCS 2120
            Respiratory Pharmacology
            As published: “Respiratory Pharmacology (3)”
            3
          3. CRCS 2320
            Cardiopulmonary/Renal Physiology
            As published: “Cardiopulmonary/Renal Physiology (3)”
            3
          4. CRCS 3015
          5. CRCS 3020

          Summer Session

          0 items

            Summer Session I

            2 items
            1. CRCS 3040
              Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care
              As published: “Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care (3)”
              3
            2. CRCS 3050
              Case-Based Seminar
              As published: “Case-Based Seminar (2)”
              2

            Summer Session II

            1 item
            1. CRCS 3016

            Senior Year

            0 items

              Fall Semester

              5 items
              1. CRCS 3110
              2. CRCS 3024
                Cardio-Respiratory Care Sciences Clinical III
                As published: “Cardio-Respiratory Care Sciences Clinical III (4)”
                24
              3. CRCS 3030
                Critical Care
                As published: “Critical Care (3)”
                3
              4. CRCS 4264
                Advanced Pulmonary Function Testing and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
                As published: “Advanced Pulmonary Function Testing and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (3)”
                3
              5. CRCS 4320
                Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Home Care
                As published: “Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Home Care (3)”
                3

              Spring Semester

              4 items
              1. CRCS 3224
                Cardio-Respiratory Care Clinical IV
                As published: “Cardio-Respiratory Care Clinical IV (4)”
                24
              2. CRCS 4224
                Advanced Critical Care Management
                As published: “Advanced Critical Care Management (3)”
                3
              3. CRCS 4410
                Cardio-Respiratory Care Sciences Management Concepts
                As published: “Cardio-Respiratory Care Sciences Management Concepts (3)”
                3
              4. CRCS 4500
                Senior Project
                As published: “Senior Project (3)”
                3

              Accreditation

              0 items
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