Admission Criteria

Admission to the program is competitive. Applicants who meet all admission criteria, have completed prerequisite math and biology courses, and/or have healthcare experience will be given preference in admission.

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care

Application to the program should be made directly to the Respiratory Care Department Office on the Missouri Southern State University campus (special admissions procedures are required for admittance into this program in addition to admission to MSSU).

• Continuous enrollment, readmission or admission to Missouri Southern and Franklin Technology Center as a transfer student.
• Completion of an approved college-level math course (Math 30 or above).
• Provide documentation of computer literacy.
• Minimum percentile score on the Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test administered by the Department.
• Completion of Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 121).
• Submit to a background check and drug screen.