Respiratory Care, Plan II, B.S.

Cardio Respiratory Care Sciences Program

1. Admission to Tennessee State University.

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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.

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3. One year of high school algebra, biology, and chemistry.

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4. Completion of the first two years of the CRCS curriculum with a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

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5. A “C” or better grade in supporting science and math courses.

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6. Two letters of recommendation from instructors who have taught the applicant.

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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).

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8. Students must demonstrate that they have some aptitude in the field and the ability to perform essential respiratory care functions.

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9. 3.3 High School GPA

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10. Sophomores - 3.0 GPA and earned 30 credits in general education courses

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11. Earn 15 to 18 credits a semester for six semesters

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12. Earn 9 credits in mini-terms, generally at no cost

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13. Earn 9 credits in regular summer sessions

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14. Applications are accepted from transfer students from other colleges or universities, or other departments at Tennessee State University.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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19. Students will be dismissed from the professional program for any of the following reasons:

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20. Failure to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

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21. A grade of less than “C” in 6 or more semester hours within the major.

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22. A grade of “F” in more than 2 semester credit hours within the major.

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23. A grade of less than “C” in more than one clinical experience.

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24. A grade of less than “C” in a course that has been repeated.

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25. Withdrawal from any Respiratory Care course or failure to register for any semester without prior written approval from the department chair.

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26. Failure to comply with clinical and/or academic policies established by the Department.

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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.

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Suggested Plan II

Accreditation