AAS in Respiratory Care

Option Overview

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The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree with an area of study in Respiratory Care helps mid-career adults in a wide range of applied fields meet their educational and professional needs. While the Associate in Applied Science is considered to be a terminal degree, many, but not all, of the credits may be applied to one of the University’s bachelor's degree programs. It is a 60-credit program.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (21 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses. For more information see About Our General Education Program. To plan your program please contact an Advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (12 credits)

ENC-101	English Composition I	3
ENC-102	English Composition II	3
MAT-105	Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics	3
SOS-110	Critical Information Literacy	3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (3 credits)

SOC-1010

Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (3 credits)

SOC-210

Marriage and the Family

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (3 credits)

EAS-101	General Earth Science	3
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CIS-107	Computer Concepts and Applications	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Scientific Knowledge.

II. Respiratory Care Requirements (21 Credits)

Complete 18 credits in the Respiratory Care area and the 3 credit Capstone course. For course options, please contact an Advisor.

APS-295

Associate Capstone

III. Electives (18 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 60