Bachelor of Science (BS) in Respiratory Care Online Degree Information

	Bachelor of Science (BS) in Respiratory Care
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Degree Title:	Bachelor of Science (BS) in Respiratory Care
College:	Independence University
Description:	This online bachelor's degree program provides you with the special knowledge you need to advance in today's health care environment. The Independence University respiratory care degree also includes courses covering current issues and trends to ensure that all graduates are aware of the latest developments in respiratory care. The bachelor's degree for respiratory care practitioners provides students with a sound general education, a thorough foundation in the cardiopulmonary sciences, and a solid education in the traditional respiratory care specialties of critical care, perinatal and pediatrics, and cardio-pulmonary diagnostics. To enter this bachelor's degree program, you must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or be a graduate of an advanced therapist level program with 60 credits. To meet this requirement, you may enroll in our Associate of Science program, or select a different Bachelor of Science degree.

Accreditation:	Independence University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Bachelor (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Applicants must have a high school diploma, GED, or the equivalent, as well as pass an entrance examination and complete prerequisite courses. Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or be a graduate of an advanced therapist level program with 60 credits.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
California College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).

Address:
2324 Hoover Ave
National City, CA 91950
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Semester-based system with modular starts. Students are able to start as soon as they would like.

Average Cost per Credit:
Tuition ranges from $295-$450 per semester hour and $197-$300 per quarter credit hour. Tuition depends upon the program, discounts & scholarships you might earn, and what grants may be available.

Credit-earning Options:
Credits earned at an accredited school are accepted. Also, we accept credits validated by CLEP, DANTES, USAFI, PEP, College Entrance Examination Board (AP), ACT, and ACE.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Associate's College

Technical Requirements:
Minimum computer requirements are: Pentium, Windows 95 or above, 150 MB of free space, 32 MG of RAM, recent video and sound card, speakers, Internet service provider, 56K speed modem, CD/ROM player, Internet browser, e-mail account.

Geographic Restrictions:
US only

On-Campus Requirement:
None. You can complete your program from the comfort of your home, work, while traveling, or any place you choose.

Loans Offered:
Through a variety of financial aid programs, everyone can afford to enroll in college. IU offers private student financial aid: student loans, scholarships, and grants.