Accreditation Information
Division of Respiratory Care
The Entry to the Profession Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (BSRC) and Master of Science in Respiratory Care (MSRC) programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), and program outcomes data can be found on the CoARC website.
In 2017, the Entry to the Profession MSRC program was visited and reviewed by CoARC and received a 10-year approval indicating full compliance with all accreditation standards.
In 2023 the Entry to the Profession BSRC program had their onsite accreditation visit by CoARC. It received full accreditation status indicating full compliance with all accreditation standards.
The next site visit for both programs is planned for 2027.
Graduates of the Entry to the Profession Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care AND Master of Science in Respiratory Care programs are eligible to sit for the national board examinations given by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
1248 Harwood Rd.
Bedford, Texas 76021-4244
817-283-2835, fax 817-354-8519
Institutional Accreditation
The University of Texas at San Antonio is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The University of Texas at San Antonio also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of The University of Texas at San Antonio may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404)-679-4500, or by using information available on The Commission on Colleges and Universities’ website (www.sacscoc.org).
As of September 1, 2026, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) will be doing business as (dba) The Commission on Colleges and Universities. As stated on their website, “It is important to emphasize that this change does not affect the accreditation status of any member institution” including UT San Antonio. Throughout UT San Antonio’s and the Health Science Center’s websites, you may also see the organization referenced as “The Commission,” “CC&U,” or "SACSCOC."
The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center is an approved, off-campus instructional site of UT San Antonio where >= 50% or more of academic programs are offered.
As of September 1, 2026, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) will be doing business as (dba) The Commission on Colleges and Universities. Throughout UT San Antonio’s and UT San Antonio Health Science Center’s websites, you may also see the organization referenced as “The Commission,” “CC&U,” or “SACSCOC.” |