Programs Awarding a Master's Degree
Preface
This Roster was prepared by the American College of Respiratory Therapy Education (ACRTE) to assist students in selecting a respiratory therapy graduate program. The roster also serves as a communication tool for existing and developing graduate respiratory therapy programs. The reader is encouraged to visit program web sites
and to contact each program directly for more information. New or existing programs not included on the roster should use the "Contact Us" page to request a listing.
Master's Degree with a
Respiratory Therapy/Respiratory Care Major
There are three types of master’s degree programs which offer a major in respiratory therapy/respiratory care:
1) Direct-Entry into respiratory care professional practice master’s
degree program,
2) Post-professional master’s degree program for registered respiratory
therapists (RRTs) in education, research, management and/or advanced clinical specialty practice and
3) Advanced practice respiratory therapists (APRT) graduate degree program that prepare students to serve as a physician extender in both pulmonary medicine and critical care.
Direct-entry professional practice master’s degree programs are designed for students with a baccalaureate degree in a field other than respiratory care who have no prior competence in respiratory therapy/respiratory care. One aim of such programs is to prepare graduates to sit for the registry exams offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). In addition to preparing students to become RRTs, such programs often include course work in the areas of management and supervision, education, research and/or advanced specialty practice. The direct-entry master’s degree in respiratory care/respiratory therapy require completion of the academic prerequisites to become a registry eligible respiratory therapist.
Post professional master’s degree programs are designed to provide (RRTs) who possess a baccalaureate degree with leadership, management, research, and/or advanced specialty practice skills. Typically, this type of master’s program requires
that entering students hold the RRT credential and have completed an undergraduate degree program in respiratory care.
1) Direct-Entry into respiratory care professional practice master’s
degree program,
2) Post-professional master’s degree program for registered respiratory
therapists (RRTs) in education, research, management and/or advanced clinical specialty practice and
3) Advanced practice respiratory therapists (APRT) graduate degree program that prepare students to serve as a physician extender in both pulmonary medicine and critical care.
Direct-entry professional practice master’s degree programs are designed for students with a baccalaureate degree in a field other than respiratory care who have no prior competence in respiratory therapy/respiratory care. One aim of such programs is to prepare graduates to sit for the registry exams offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). In addition to preparing students to become RRTs, such programs often include course work in the areas of management and supervision, education, research and/or advanced specialty practice. The direct-entry master’s degree in respiratory care/respiratory therapy require completion of the academic prerequisites to become a registry eligible respiratory therapist.
Post professional master’s degree programs are designed to provide (RRTs) who possess a baccalaureate degree with leadership, management, research, and/or advanced specialty practice skills. Typically, this type of master’s program requires
that entering students hold the RRT credential and have completed an undergraduate degree program in respiratory care.
Arkansas
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Health Professions4301 W. Markham/Slot 737 Little Rock, AR 72205 Program Dir: Tom Jones, M.Ed, RRT, CPFTMedical Dir: Anand Venkata, MDProgram Types: MSRC - Bachelor’s + 2 yrs ProfClass Capacity: MSRC: 20, Begins: AugustTel: 501-526-4490Email: tjones4@uams.eduWebsite: (Click Here)
Georgia
Georgia State University
Division of Respiratory Therapy140 Decatur St.Suite 1228 Urban LifeAtlanta, GA 30302Program Dir: Douglas S. Gardenhire, EdD, RRT, FAARCMedical Dir: Robert Pettignano, MDProgram Type: MHS with concentration in RT for those with BA/BS RRT (On campus and Online), Class Cap: 15 Begins: Fall, Spring and Summer semestersDirect-Entry MS with concentration in RT (first professional degree), Class Cap: 15 Begins Fall semester onlyTel: 404-413-1225Email: dgardenhire@gsu.eduWebsite: (Click Here)
Idaho
Boise State University
College of Health SciencesSchool of Respiratory Therapy1910 University Drive MS 1850Boise, Idaho 83725Program Dir: Kristen McHenry EdD, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARCProgram Type: Master of Science in Respiratory Care, emphasis in Educational LeadershipClass Cap: 25Begins: Enrolls annually each AugustTel: 208-426-3319E-mail: msrconline@boisestate.eduWebsite: (Click Here)
Illinois
Rush University
600 S. Paulina Street 1021 DChicago, IL 60612Program Dir: David L Vines, PhD, RRT, FAARC, FCCPMedical Dir: Mark A. Yoder, MDProgram Type: BA/BS to MSRC (first professional degree), BSRT to MSRCClass Cap: 24 Begins: SeptemberTel: 312-942-4408Email: david_vines@rush.eduWebsiite: (Click Here)
Kentucky
Bellarmine University
2001 Newburg RoadLouisville, KY 40205Program Dir: Medical Dir: Harvey Snider, MDProgram Type: BA/BS to MSRC (first professional degree)Class Cap: 15 Begins: AugustMHS: 5 semesters (after pre-requisite classes), (first professional degree) Class Cap: 10 Begins: AugustTel: 502-272-8419Fax: 502-272-8058Email:Website: (Click Here)
Missouri
University of Missouri
College of Health Sciences605 Lewis HallColumbia, MO 65211Program Dir: Jennifer L. Keely MEd., RRT, RRT-ACCSProgram Type: BHS/BA/BS with RRT to MHS 100% onlineConcentrations: Leadership electives in sales and customer support, public health, clinical research, organizational change, college teaching;RT electives in asthma education, PFT, critical careClass cap: NoneBegins: Rolling admissionTel: 573-882-0224Email: keelyjl@umsysmtem.eduWebsite: (Click Here)
Nebraska
University of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Allied Health Professions984000 Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE 68198-4000Program Director: Lisa Fuchs, Ed.D., MHA, RRT, CTTS, CHWC, FAARCMedical Director: Dr. Ruxana Sadikot and Dr. Ahbineet SharmaProgram Type: Entry into Professional Practice and Degree Advancement (online) – MRC DegreeClass Cap: Entry into Professional Practice (24) and Degree Advancement (50) Enrollment period: Spring (ETP) and Spring and Fall (DA)Tel: (402).559.7633Email: lfuchs@unmc.eduWebsite (ETP): (Click Here)Website (DA): (Click Here)
North Dakota
St. Alexius Medical Center & The University of Mary
900 East BroadwayBismarck, ND 58501Program Dir: Chris Sperle, PhD, RRT, AE-CMedical Dir: Monica Paulo, MDProgram Type: BA/BS to MSRT (first professional degree)Class Cap: 2 Begins: AugustTel: 701-530-7757Email: csperle@primecare.orgWebsite: (Click Here)
Ohio
Youngstown State University
Department of Health ProfessionsOne University PlazaYoungstown, Ohio 44555Program Dir: Kelly L. Colwell, EdD, MRC, RRT, RRT-NPS, CPFT, AE-C, FAARC, FNPMedical Dir: Reitha Kartan, MDProgram Type: BA/BS with RRT to Master of Respiratory Care (on-line)Class Cap: None Begins: Applications accepted year roundTel: 330-941-2631Email: Klcolwell@ysu.eduWebsite: (Click Here)
Texas
Texas State University
College of Health Professions, Dept. of Respiratory Care200 Bobcat WayRound Rock, TX 78665Program Dir: Chris Russian, PhD, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPSGT, RST, FAARCMedical Dir: Said Soubra, MDProgram Type: BA/BS with RRT to MSRC (Post Professional) withconcentration in Clinical Specialist, Leadership, or PolysomnographyClass Cap: 25 Begins: Rolling admission for August, January, or June andcompletes in 4 semestersTel: 512-716-2697E-mail: CR23@txstate.edu Website: (Click Here)
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Dr.Mail Code 6248San Antonio, TX 78229-3900Program Dir: Richard Wettstein, MMEd, RRT, FAARCMedical Dir: Jay I. Peters, MDProgram Type: BA/BS to MSRC (first professional degree)Class Cap: 30 Begins: AugustTel: 210-567-8850Email: wettstein@uthscsa.eduWebsite: (Click Here)
University of Texas Medical Branch
School of Health Professions, Dept. of Respiratory Care301 University Blvd.Galveston, TX 77555-1146Program Dir: Daneen Nastars, DHSc, RRT, RRT-ACCS, AE-CMedical Director: Beth Teegarden, MD and Aristedes P. Koutrouvelis, MD, FCCPProgram Type: MSRC Entry to Practice and MSRC Degree AdvancementOptions for Operational Leadership, Education Leadership, Research LeadershipBegins: MSRC Entry to Practice Fall semester and Degree Advancement in any semesterTel: 409-772-5693Email: danastar@utmb.eduWebsite: (Click Here)
Utah
Weber State University
3904 University CirOgden, UT 84408-3904Program Dir: Paul Eberle, PhD, RRTMedical Dir: Christopher Anderson, MDProgram Type: BA/BS with RRT to MSRCAS with RRT to MSRCClass Cap: 20 Begins: AugustTel: 801-626-7071Fax: 801-626-7075Email: peberle@weber.eduWebsite: (Click Here)
