Transfer Curriculum for graduates with an Associate in Applied Science, Advanced-Level Respiratory Care Practitioner
COURSE NUMBER
CREDIT HOURS
COURSE TITLE
Philosophy 160
3
Introduction to Philosophy
History 116 or 117
3
The Western World I or II
English 200
3
Reading Literature
Math 205
4
Elementary Statistics
Fine Arts
3
Any approved fine arts course
Philosophy 301
3
Ethics
Theology 200
3
Ultimate Questions
Interdisciplinary Course 301
3
Transcultural Experience
Biology 300
4
Pathophysiology
Respiratory Therapy 420
3
Respiratory Therapy Science III
Respiratory Therapy 440
3
Cardiopulmonary Science Monitoring
Nursing 312
3
Health Care Research
Interdisciplinary Course 401
3
Senior Seminar
Theology Elective
3
Any approved theology course
Respiratory Therapy 410
3
Advanced Physiologic Testing
Electives
9
Elective
Respiratory Therapy 490
3
Seminar
Respiratory Therapy 455
2
ACLS
TOTAL HOURS
61 hours**
**Student must complete a minimum of 36 hours at Bellarmine. In addition, a student must have a total of 126 hours to obtain a BHS degree.
Admission Requirements
Minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average
Proof of completed Associate in Applied Science from a regionally accredited institution
Applicant must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (proof of valid licensure required)
Completed transfer application on file in the Office of Admission (including official transcripts from all previous coursework)
If any previous coursework is from an international institution, if English is the applicant’s second language, or the applicant was born outside the United States,TOEFLiBT scores must be submitted. The program requires a total score of 83 or higher and a 26 or higher on the speaking test. The Lansing School of Nursing and Health Sciences reserves the right to require the TOEFL from any applicant.
If any previous coursework is from an international institution the applicant must provide an official copy of a third party course by course evaluation. The following organizations offer this service and information regarding processes and fees is available at www.aacrao.org, www.wes.org or www.ece.org.
