Coursework and Accreditation Information
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (Online)
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care degree completion program is designed to provide a registered respiratory therapist the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree in the field. The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Program is designed to be completed by the practicing respiratory therapist and may be taken on a part-time or full-time basis and can be completed online or face to face. For students who choose to complete the program online, the didactic course work will be offered 100 percent electronically. Applicants are encouraged to give careful consideration to computer skills and time management skills prior to applying for the online program.
Program Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. Learn more about our accreditation.
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 SACSCOC’s website, www.sacscoc.org.
The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center is an approved, off-campus instructional site where >= 50% or more of academic programs are offered.
Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of UT Health San Antonio. Note: The Commission should only be contacted 1) to learn about the institution's accreditation status, 2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution's accreditation review, or 3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. All normal inquiries about admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc. should be addressed directly to UT Health San Antonio and not the Commission's office.