Bridge Program In Respiratory Therapy (A.S. To B.S.)
Handbook for Advanced Standing Program
A program for respiratory care practitioners, who have completed an associate of science degree in respiratory therapy and are Registered Respiratory Therapists, to obtain a bachelor of science degree in respiratory care.
Requirements for Admission
- Admission to Georgia State University in the College of Health and Human Sciences with a major in respiratory therapy.
- A complete Advanced Standing application for admission to the respiratory care program.
- Notarized copy of RRT certificate.
- AARC Student Membership.
- GPA at least 2.5
Program Highlights
Bridge students must complete University core education requirements (see General Education Courses), as mandated by the University System for a Bachelor's degree. Many students have coursework from other schools that can transfer to satisfy some of the required prerequisite courses.
Additional requirements include competence in reading and writing which is demonstrated by taking and passing the Regents’ Test after enrollment at Georgia State. Information is available at www.gsu.edu/~wwwcou/regents.htm. Students must also demonstrate knowledge of the history and constitutions of the United States and Georgia by either completing an American History and an American Government course, or by taking exams to fulfill these requirements after enrollment at Georgia State. Information is available at www.gsu.edu/~wwwcou/history.htm.
Georgia State University also requires that 39 semester hours in the major area (Respiratory Therapy) be completed in residence (at Georgia State). The suggested courses are listed, which represent the most advanced coursework in the Bachelor program. (See Suggested Courses)
Credit by Validation for 30 semester hours is given based on the RRT credential. This includes all clinical coursework in the Bachelor degree program. (See Credit by Validation)
Students have the option to Test Out of a Course, if they are competent in the course area, with the exception of the final capstone course, RT 4950, Directed Study. More detail can be found in Testing Out.
Application for Admission:
How to Apply
Step 1: You must be accepted by Georgia State University as a degree-seeking undergraduate student before your Application for Advanced Standing will be reviewed. Submit the Georgia State University Undergraduate Admission Application
Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester - June 1
Spring Semester - November 1
Summer Semester - April 1
Step 2: Submit Application for Advanced Standing to the Office of Academic Assistance.
For additional information, contact:
Leigh Walling
Academic Advisor
Office of Academic Assistance
College of Health and Human Sciences
404-413-1000
Email: lwalling@gsu.edu
Division of Respiratory Therapy
404-413-1225
Email: respiratory@gsu.edu