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By Kate Hunger 

The School of Health Professions and the University of Texas at San Antonio in October launched a new program for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a master’s in respiratory care.

The Respiratory Care Early Acceptance Program (RCEAP) allows undergraduate ����һ������ students majoring in biology or kinesiology to receive conditional acceptance to ����һ������. Upon completing the program, students will have earned a bachelor of science in biology or kinesiology and a master’s in respiratory care.

The program allows students to complete both degrees in five years instead of six, said School of Health Professions Dean David Shelledy, Ph.D., RRT, FAARC, FASAHP.

“The new 3+2 model is a great example of an outstanding collaborative effort between ����һ������ and ����һ������,” he said. “For students interested in pursuing respiratory care as a career, this new program represents a wonderful opportunity.”

The program addresses ����һ������’s goal of increasing opportunities for students who want to pursue careers in healthcare or related fields, said ����һ������ Senior Vice Provost of Academic Affairs and Dean of University College, Heather J. Shipley Ph.D.

“Respiratory Care is a program that students have an interest in and this program allows them to study at a top university that focuses on clinical experiences and has dedicated, experienced faculty,” she said.

 In addition to enabling ����һ������ to recruit excellent students, the program also nurtures collaboration between the two campuses, Shipley added.

Applications for Fall 2020 are open.