The Admissions team evaluates all applicants on the following minimum criteria outlined below, as well as the program-specific criteria outlined below.
- Evidence of graduation from an accredited high school, completion of a GED with a minimum standard score of 150 for each test, or completion of the HiSET with a minimum standard score of 45
- A strong foundation in reading, writing, mathematics, and science
Respiratory Care Program-Specific Admissions Criteria and Prerequisites for Academic Year 2023-2024 (begins Fall 2023)
Cumulative GPA
A 2.7 minimum cumulative GPA is required for all applicants who are:
- High School/GED/HiSET completers with no college coursework
- Transfer students and associate degree holders
- Bachelor's degree holders
A 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA is required for all applicants who hold a master's degree or doctorate.
ATI TEAS Exam
All applicants must submit ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) scores. The ATI TEAS scores must be from an official testing center and submitted as part of the application. A minimum score in each section of the TEAS is as follows:
Section |
Minimum Score |
Reading |
69% |
Math |
63% |
English |
60% |
Science |
46% |
Students may repeat the ATI TEAS a total of 2 times within 12 months (365 days) of taking the exam. Results are valid for 3 years from the acceptance term.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites can vary based upon your level of education. Please review the chart below.
Level of Education |
Prerequisites |
High School/GED/HiSET completion (no college coursework completed)*
*Applicants who earned high school equivalency more than 5 years prior to acceptance term must follow transfer student requirements below.
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Math: Two (2) years of math - one year must be algebra.
Science: One (1) year of laboratory sciences (ie Life Science with lab).
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Transfer Students and Associate Degree Holders |
Math: One (1) 3-credit college-level algebra course with a final grade of C+ or higher
Science^: One (1) 4-credit college-level life science course with accompanying laboratory with a final grade of C+ or higher
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Students with a Prior Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree |
Math: One (1) 3-credit college-level algebra course with a final grade of C+ or higher
Science^: One (1) 4-credit college-level life science course with accompanying laboratory with a final grade of C+ or higher
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^ Science courses taken more than 5 years prior to desired entry into the program must be repeated.