Missouri State is committed to helping you graduate in four years. The following is a sample schedule for this major – your actual schedule will vary.
You should meet with your advisor and find out the class schedule before scheduling classes.
Respiratory Therapy Four-Year Degree Plan: Science Track Option
Sample schedule
The below schedule is only on example of a possible degree plan and is provided for informational purposes only. Meet with an advisor early to develop a degree plan that best suits your needs.
The following degree plan, last reviewed 10-19-2018, is based on the 2018-19 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
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| BMS 110/111 Introductory Laboratory in Biomedical Sciences | 4 |
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| Quantitative Literacy - General Education | 3 |
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| Total hours | 15 |
Second semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
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| CHM 160/161 General Chemistry I | 4 |
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| Option area course | 3 |
| Total hours | 17 |
Third semester (fall)
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| Humanities - General Education | 3 |
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| Option area course | 3 |
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| Total hours | 16 |
Fourth semester (spring)
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| The Arts - General Education | 3 |
| Option area course | 3 |
| Total hours | 13 |
Fifth semester (fall)
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| Cultural Competence - General Education | 3 |
| RST 105 (taken at OTC) | 3 |
| Total hours | 13 |
Sixth semester (spring)
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| Option area course | 3 |
| General elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 12 |
Seventh semester (summer)
| Courses | Hours |
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| Enter respiratory therapy program at Ozarks Technical Community College | 9 |
| Total hours | 9 |
Eighth semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
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| Respiratory therapy program at OTC | 19 |
| Total hours | 19 |
Ninth semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
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| Respiratory therapy program at OTC | 18 |
| Total hours | 18 |
Tips for success
- Thirty-five credit hours are accepted in the transfer from the Ozarks Technical Community College registry-level program. You may complete any CoARC-accredited registry-level program.
- BMS 561 is only offered in the spring semester.