Please note: Articulation agreements are contingent upon the completion of an associate of arts, associate of science, or core certification upon transfer.
Utilize the Articulation Agreement – Catalog Year form to specify which catalog edition will be used for graduation requirements. The catalog year should reflect the year the student began the coursework outlined in the articulation agreement.
Imaging Sciences
Yakima Valley College
This Agreement is effective as of the date of final signature below (01/11/2024) and shall be in effect for three (3) years or until earlier terminated by one of the parties. Either party may cancel this Agreement upon twenty (20) days’ advance written notice to the other party; provided, however, that any student who has already enrolled at Boise State University shall be entitled to the benefit of this Agreement.
Boise State University
Regional Accreditation
Boise State University is regionally accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum
The 120-credit Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum satisfies all general education requirements (University Foundations Program) and all professional curricular requirements. The student may earn the Bachelor of Science Degree by completing all requirements in the four-year curriculum or by completing all requirements in the Imaging Sciences Program.
Yakima Valley College
Regional Accreditation
The Yakima Valley College is regionally accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Radiologic Sciences Program
Professional Accreditation
The Department of Radiologic Sciences Associate in Applied Science Program is accredited by the JRCERT. The next accreditation review is due 08/01/2026.
Associate of Applied Science – Radiologic Sciences Degree Curriculum
The Associate of Applied Science Degree Curriculum exceeds 65 semester credits and satisfies all general education requirements and all professional curricular requirements.
Boise State University Department of Radiologic Sciences Imaging Sciences Program
The Degree Completion Program allows students to enroll once they have met the following criteria:
- Successfully completed an Associate Degree (AS, AAS, AA) in the field of imaging sciences
- Earned a medical imaging credential through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent, such as a sonography credential through the ARDMS
- Admitted to Boise State University and the Imaging Sciences Program
The Imaging Sciences Program is designed for Registered Imaging Professionals who want to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Imaging Sciences. The student is required to complete 33 credits (14 courses) plus any missing prerequisite or university foundations courses; each of the courses is available online. Because the student is required to be a credentialed medical imaging professional as a pre-requisite for the program, there are no clinical courses in the Imaging Sciences Program.
Courses are delivered via Canvas, which is a web-based, course-management system designed to allow students and faculty to participate in classes delivered online. Canvas enables instructors to provide students with course materials, discussion boards, virtual chat, live audio-visual discussions, online quizzes, an academic resource center and more.
Online courses typically are more time-intensive than typical face-to-face courses. Students will be required to do a significant amount of reading, online posting, writing papers and other online activities; therefore, the student must be motivated and willing to allocate a considerable amount of time for each course. For this reason, it is not recommended that students working full-time take more than two or three courses per semester.
Students who earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree must also satisfy all University Foundations (university general core curriculum) requirements. The student may complete each of the requirements before transferring to Boise State University or concurrently while in the Imaging Sciences program.
Because graduates from the Radiologic Sciences Program of Yakima Valley College (YVC) earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree and are eligible to take the ARRT national credentialing exam, YVC graduates should meet the first two admission requirements. Once the student has passed the necessary examinations to earn the credential and has been admitted to Boise State University, the student may apply to the Department of Radiologic Sciences Imaging Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Program.
If the student earns an Associate of Science Degree or an Associate of Arts Degree from YVC, as well as the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Sciences, the student will only have to complete the programmatic prerequisites and the 33 credits (IMGSCI and HLTH prefixed courses as listed below) required for Associate of Science Degree graduates.
Boise State University and Yakima Valley College Transfer Course Equivalency Table
| Boise State Course Number | Boise State Course Title | Credits | Yakima Valley Course Number | Yakima Valley Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 108 OR MATH 143 | Intermediate Algebra OR College Algebra | 3/4 | MATH 080 | Intermediate Algebra | 5 |
| MATH 254 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 | MATH 146 | Introduction to Statistics | 5 |
| BIOL 227 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | BIOL 241 | Human A and P I | 5 |
| BIOL 228 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | BIOL 242 | Human A and P II | 5 |
| HLTH 101 | Medical Terminology | 3 | AH 119 | Medical Terminology | 5 |
| ENGL 101 (FW) | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 | ENGL 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| ENGL 102 (FW) | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 | ENGL 102 or ENGL 203 | English Composition II or Research Writing | Variable |
| COMM FC | Foundation of Communication (FC) | 3 | CMST 101 | Introduction to Communication | 5 |
| FN | Foundations of Natural, Physical or Applied Sciences in second field | 7-8 | Example | CHEM 139 w/out Lab; CHEM 209 | 5 |
| FA | Foundations of Arts | 3 | Example | MUS 117, 119; ART 100 | 5 |
| FH | Foundations of Humanities | 3-4 | Example | PHIL 101; SPAN 101 and 102; HIST 205 | 5 |
| FS | Foundations of Social Sciences; PSYC 101 or SOC 101 | 3 | Example | PSYCH 101; SOC 101; ETHS 101 | 5 |
| FS | Foundations of Social Sciences, second field | 3 | Example | GEOG 101; ANTH 100; ECON 202; POLS 202 | 5 |
| UF | University Foundations requirement for AAS transfer students (UF-200) | 3 | – | No equivalency | – |
| – | Working knowledge of Microsoft word and Excel | – | Example | IT 100 | 3 |
Requirements to Earn a Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences from Boise State University
Requirements to be completed at Yakima Valley College:
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Science (to exceed 65 semester credits)
Requirements to be completed at Yakima Valley College or Boise State University:
- University Foundations Program (see equivalency table)
Professional Examinations to be completed through the ARRT or equivalent credentialing Organization:
- Examinations required to earn credential in an Imaging Sciences modality
Requirements to be completed online through Boise State University
- IMGSCI 302 – Civic Engagement, Ethics and Global Diversity, 3 credits
- IMGSCI 304 – Professionalism and Research in Radiologic Sciences, 1 credit
- IMGSCI 305 – Human Resource Management in Health Care, 3 credits
- IMGSCI 308 – Advanced Digital Imaging, 2 credits
- IMGSCI 310 – Public Health, 3 credits
- IMGSCI 312 – Information Technology for Imaging Professionals, 1 credit
- IMGSCI 314 – Health Law and Ethics, 3 credits
- IMGSCI 315 – Health Informatics in Imaging Sciences, 3 credits
- IMGSCI 382 – Research Methods in Imaging Sciences, 3 credits
- IMGSCI 402 – Comprehensive Analysis on Radiation Protection, 2 credit
- IMGSCI 404 – Study of Diseases in Medical Imaging, 3 credits
- IMGSCI 408 – Sectional Anatomy in Medical Imaging, 3 credits
- IMGSCI 412 – Preventative Care and Patient Advocacy in Medical Imaging, 3 credits
Credits for Prior Learning
Students will receive 25 credits for prior learning based upon passing credentialing examinations. After successfully completing at least 12 credits at Boise State University, the student may request the credits for prior learning be applied to their transcript and pay the necessary fee (currently $100). The adviser will complete the necessary university forms to process the paperwork for these 25 credits.
After successfully completing each of the above stated requirements, if the student is otherwise in good standing, the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Imaging Sciences from Boise State University.
Management
Reading Area Community College (RACC)
Articulation AgreementBetween Boise State University and Reading Area Community College
This Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Boise State University (“Boise State”) and Reading Area Community College (“Partner Institution”). This Agreement is effective as of the date of the final signature below and will remain in effect for three (3) years unless terminated earlier as provided herein.
Term and Termination
- Either party may terminate this Agreement with no less than twenty (20) days’ written notice to the other party.
- Students who have enrolled at Boise State prior to the effective date of termination will continue to receive the benefits of this Agreement through completion of their declared degree plan.
- At the conclusion of the three-year term, the parties will review the Agreement, including student success outcomes, and determine whether to renew, revise, or discontinue the Agreement.
Institutional Accreditation
- Boise State University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
- Reading Area Community College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Purpose and Scope
- This Agreement establishes a transfer pathway whereby students who complete designated Associate Degree programs at the Partner Institution may transfer applicable credits toward completion of a bachelor’s degree at Boise State.
- This Agreement is designed to support clear and efficient transfer, protect credit applicability, and reduce unnecessary duplication of coursework.
- Program-specific academic requirements, transfer tables, and course equivalencies are incorporated by reference as Appendix A and may be updated by mutual written agreement of the parties without requiring full renegotiation of this Agreement.
Partner Institution Associate Degree Requirements
- The Partner Institution offers a 61-credit Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration, which satisfies applicable general education and state requirements for the associate degree.
- Students may earn the associate degree by completing all requirements listed in the Partner Institution’s approved curriculum catalog for the applicable academic year.
Boise State University Degree Requirements
- Boise State bachelor’s degree programs require a minimum of 120 semester credits, which include:
- A minimum of 120 semester credits, at least 40 must be in upper-division courses, 30 of which must be taken at Boise State
- General education requirements (University Foundations Program)
- Major and/or certificate requirements
- Other GPA, grade, and academic standing minimums are found in chapter 10 of the catalog
- Students may satisfy Boise State’s degree requirements through a combination of transfer credit, program-specific coursework, and remaining Boise State coursework as outlined in Appendix A.
- Where relevant, students may complete their degree through the Online Management BBA Degree Completion Program, subject to the eligibility requirements listed below.
Degree Completion Program Admission Requirements
- Students may enroll in the applicable Boise State degree completion program upon meeting all of the following criteria:
- Successful completion of an Associate Degree (AA, AS) or completion of all required University Foundations (UF) general education curriculum.
- Completion of all program application steps as defined by the department and Boise State Admissions.
- Formal admission to Boise State University.
Credit Transfer and Completion Pathway
- Students who complete the Associate of Arts in Business Administration from the Partner Institution will be eligible to transfer credits as outlined in Appendix A.
- Upon transfer, students will be required to complete:
- 37 credits in the Online Management BBA major or certificate, listed in Appendix B
- Any remaining University Foundations requirements (if not previously satisfied), and
- Additional elective credit as needed to reach 120 total credits, inclusive of transfer credit.
- Transferability and applicability of credits are subject to ongoing Boise State academic policies and accreditation requirements.
Responsibilities of Each Party
Boise State University will:
- Maintain up-to-date degree plans and transfer evaluation policies.
- Provide advising support to prospective transfer students.
- Notify the Partner Institution of curricular changes that may affect transfer pathways.
- Collaborate with the Partner Institution to review student outcomes under this Agreement, including transfer rates, degree completion, and academic performance, and use this data to inform any necessary updates or improvements to the articulation pathway.
Partner Institution will:
- Maintain current information on associate degree requirements.
- Inform students of the availability and requirements of this Articulation Agreement.
- Notify Boise State of any curriculum revisions that may affect transferability.
- Collaborate with Boise State University in reviewing student outcomes under this Agreement and provide relevant data to support the evaluation of program effectiveness and student success.
General Provisions
- This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Idaho.
- This Agreement does not create a financial obligation, joint venture, or agency relationship between the parties.
- Neither party may use the logos, trademarks, or branding of the other without prior written consent.
- Any amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both institutions.
Boise State University – Transfer Table Template – Appendix A
| Boise State University Foundation Designation | Course | Credit | Transfer Equivalents |
|---|---|---|---|
| FW | ENGL 101 – Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 | Satisfied with AA/AS |
| FW | ENGL 102 – Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 | Satisfied with AA/AS |
| FC | Foundations of Oral Communication (COMM 101; SOC 122) | 2-3 | Satisfied with AA/AS |
| FN | Foundations of Natural, Physical, or Applied Sciences w/ Lab | 4 | Satisfied with AA/AS |
| FN | Foundations of Natural, Physical, or Applied Sciences in Different Field (No Lab Required) | 3-4 | Satisfied with AA/AS |
| FA | Foundation of Arts | 3 | Satisfied with AA/AS |
| FH | Foundation of Humanities | 3-4 | Satisfied with AA/AS |
| FM | Foundation of Math | 3 | Satisfied with AA/AS |
| FS | Foundation of Social Sciences | 3 | Satisfied with AA/AS* |
| FS | Foundation of Social Sciences, Second Field | 3 | Satisfied with AA/AS* |
| UF | University Foundations 100-level | 3 | Waived with AA/AS |
| UF | University Foundations 200-level | 3 | Waived with AA/AS |
Students should review Appendix C with their Community College Academic Advising team to ensure
appropriate course selection.
Appendix B – Major Specific Course Requirements Remaining
Take all (25 credits) of the following:
- BUSMGT 300 Orientation (1 credit)
- BUSMGT 306 Professional Communication for Managers (3 credits)
- BUSMGT 315 Foundations of Management (3 credits)
- BUSMGT 344 Business Intelligence and Analytics (3 Credits)
- BUSMGT 347 Law for Managers (3 Credits)
- BUSMGT 360 Leadership and High Performing Teams (3 Credits)
- BUSMGT 368 Operations Management (3 credits)
- BUSMGT 422 Finance for Managers (3 credits)
- BUSMGT 425 Capstone (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits) of the following Innovation courses:
- BUSMGT 304 Client-Focused Design (3 credits)
- BUSMGT 420 Managing Innovation and Change (3 credits)
- ENTBUS 327 Foundations of Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits) of the following five Managerial courses:
- BUSMGT 317 Managing Human Resources (3 credits)
- BUSMGT 322 Negotiation and Conflict Management (3 credits)
- BUSMGT 325 International Business Management (3 credits)
- BUSMGT 364 Business Ethics, Responsibility, and Sustainability (3 credits)
- ENTBUS 357 Entrepreneurial Management (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits) of the following two Marketing courses:
- BUSMGT 320 Marketing (3 credits)
- ENTBUS 387 Entrepreneurial Marketing (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits) of the following two Strategy courses:
- BUSMGT 342 Strategic Tools (3 credits)
- ENTBUS 427 Launching a New Business (3 credits)
Notes
- Completion of an AA/AS degree from any accredited community college satisfies all University Foundations requirements at Boise State, unless specific prerequisites for the program are required.
- Students transfer as core-certified, and only program-specific courses and electives are required to complete the bachelor’s degree.
- Total credits for degree completion = 120 minus transferable credits from AA/AS.
Appendix C – Program-Specific Prerequisite Equivalencies
The following program-specific prerequisite courses may be taken prior to transfer and will transfer as follows.
| Boise State Course | Credits | RACC Course Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON 201 – Macroeconomics | 3 | BUS 200 – Macroeconomics | 3 |
Nursing
MiraCosta College
This agreement is effective as of the date of the final signature (11/13/2024) below. It shall be in effect for three (3) years or until earlier terminated by one of the parties. Either party may cancel this agreement upon twenty (20) days advance written notice to the other party; provided, however, that any student who has already enrolled at Boise State University shall be entitled to the benefit of this agreement.
Boise State University – Regional Accreditation
Boise State University is regionally accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
School of Nursing Professional Accreditation
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited the School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. The last accreditation site visit was on March 4, 2020, with full accreditation awarded for ten years.
Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum
The 120-credit Bachelor of Science degree curriculum satisfies all general education requirements (university foundations).
MiraCosta College – Regional Accreditation
MiraCosta College is regionally through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Department of Nursing Professional Accreditation
The Department of Nursing Associate of Science Degree Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, INC, ACEN
Associate of Science Degree Curriculum
The 68-semester credit, Associate of Science Degree Curriculum satisfies all general education requirements and all professional curricular requirements.
Boise State University School of Nursing – RN RN-BS Completion Track
The RNBS allows students to enroll in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Boise State University once a student has met the following criteria with the final decision for acceptance resting with the School of Nursing:
- is enrolled in an Associate Degree of Science in Nursing, an Associate of Arts in Nursing or an of Associate of Arts and Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution
- is admitted to Boise State University
OR
- has earned an Associate Degree of Science, an Associate of Arts or an of Associate of Arts and Science from a regionally accredited institution.
- has earned the credential of Registered Nurse by passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
- is admitted to Boise State University
The RN-BS Program is designed for Registered Nurses who want to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. The student must complete 30 upper-division credits of online RN-BS courses, along with two projects the student will complete in their own community.
Courses are delivered via Canvas, a web-based learning management system designed to allow students and faculty to participate in classes delivered online. Canvas enables instructors to provide students with course materials, discussion boards, virtual chats, live audio-visual discussions, online quizzes, an academic resource center, and more.
Because graduates of MiraCosta College earn an Associate of Science Degree and have or will earn at least 71 credits the student will satisfy all State of Idaho general education and University Foundations requirements and will only have to complete the 30 credits (NURS-RN prefixed courses as listed below) required for Associate of Science Degree graduates.
Requirements to Earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Boise State University
Requirements to be completed at MiraCosta College
- Associate of Science Degree in Nursing
- At least 71.5 semester credits
Professional examinations to be completed through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
- Examinations required to earn the Registered Nurse credential
Professional credential to be earned through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
- Registered Nursing
Requirements to be completed online, through Boise State University
Professional Courses
- NURS-RN 401 – Professional Transitions to Baccalaureate Nursing (3)
- NURS-RN 402- Special Topics in Vulnerable Populations (1) from two different topics NURS-RN 403 – Evidence-Based Practice (3)
- NURS-RN 404 – Nursing Care Coordination (3)
- NURS-RN 405 – Policy and Advocacy (3)
- NURS-RN 406 – Quality and Safety (2)
- NURS-RN 407 – Concepts of Leadership and Management (3)
- NURS-RN 408 – Concepts of Population Health (3)
- NURS-RN 409 – Population Health Experiential Learning Project (3)
- NURS-RN 410 – Healthcare Technology and Innovations (3)
- NURS-RN 411 – Leadership and Management Experiential Learning Project (FF) (3)
- Take at least 3 credits from the following: Statistics Course (unless transferred in MATH 103 or PSYC 104 or SOC 125)
Credit for Prior Learning
- Students can receive up to 26 credits after passing the NCLEX credentialing examination. The NCLEX examination, through which the student earns the RN credential, is used as an external examination allowing the student to challenge up to 26 credits required for the program.
- After successfully completing at least 12 credits at Boise State University, the student can request the credits be applied to their transcript and pay the necessary fee (currently $20 per class). The advisor will complete the necessary University forms to process the paperwork for these credits.
After successfully completing each of the above-stated requirements, if the student is otherwise in good standing, the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Boise State University.
Northwest College
This agreement is effective as of the date of the final signature (09/17/2024) below. It shall be in effect for three (3) years or until earlier terminated by one of the parties. Either party may cancel this agreement upon twenty (20) days advance written notice to the other party; provided, however, that any student who has already enrolled at Boise State University shall be entitled to the benefit of this agreement.
Boise State University – Regional Accreditation
Boise State University is regionally accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
School of Nursing Professional Accreditation
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited the School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. The last accreditation site visit was on March 4, 2020, with full accreditation awarded for ten years.
Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum
The 120-credit Bachelor of Science degree curriculum satisfies all general education requirements (university foundations).
Northwest College – Regional Accreditation
Northwest College is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Department of Nursing Professional Accreditation
The Department of Nursing Associate of Applied Science Degree Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, INC, ACEN
Associate of Applied Science Degree Curriculum
The Northwest College Associate of Applied Science Degree curriculum satisfies all professional curricular requirements for RN licensure.
Boise State University School of Nursing – RN RN-BS Completion Track
The RNBS allows students to enroll in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Boise State University once a student has met the following criteria with the final decision for acceptance resting with the School of Nursing:
- is enrolled in an Associate Degree in Nursing program from a regionally accredited institution
OR
- is admitted to Boise State University
- has earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
- has earned the credential of Registered Nurse by passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
- is admitted to Boise State University
The RN-BS Program is designed for Registered Nurses who want to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. The student is required to complete 30 upper-division credits of online RN-BS courses, along with two projects the student will complete in their own community.
Courses are delivered via Canvas, a web-based learning management system designed to allow students and faculty to participate in classes delivered online. Canvas enables instructors to provide students with course materials, discussion boards, virtual chats, live audio-visual discussions, online quizzes, an academic resource center, and more.
In addition to the criteria listed above, students who earn an Associate Degree in Nursing must also satisfy all State of Idaho general education requirements (University Foundations requirements) before they can graduate from Boise State University.
If the student earns an Associate of Science Degree or an Associate of Arts Degree from Northwest College, the student will satisfy all State of Idaho general education and University Foundations requirements and will only have to complete the 30 credits (NURS-RN prefixed courses as listed below) required for Associate of Science Degree graduates.
Boise State University and Northwest College Transfer Course Associate Degree In Nursing Equivalency Table
| Boise State Course Number | Boise State Course Title | Credits | Northwest Course Number(s) | Northwest Course Title(s) | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 | ENGL 1010 | Degree Satisfies all general education requirements. | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Introduction to College Writing and Research | 3 | ENGL 2030 | Degree Satisfies all general education requirements. | 3 |
| COMM FC | Foundation of Communication (FC) | 3 | COMM 2010 | Degree Satisfies all general education requirements. | 3 |
| MATH FM | Foundation of Mathematics (FM) | 3-5 | MATH 1000 or MATH 1400 or STAT 2070 | Degree Satisfies all general education requirements. or Intro to Statistics for Social Science (this meets both the math and statistics requirement) | 3-4 |
| BIOL 227 | Human Anatomy and Physiology (FN) | 4 | ZOO 2020 | Degree Satisfies all general education requirements. | 4 |
| CHEM FN | Foundation of Chemistry (FN) | 4 | CHEM 1000 or CHEM 1020 | Degree Satisfies all general education requirements. | 4/4 |
| FA | Foundation of Arts (FA) | 3 | ART 101 or MUSC 1000 or THEA 1000 | Degree Satisfies all general education requirements. | 3 |
| FH | Foundation of Humanities (FH) | 3 | ENGL 1020 or ENGL 2020 or SPAN 1010 or JAPN 1010 | Degree Satisfies all general education requirements. | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology | 3 | PSYC 1000 | Degree Satisfies all general education requirements. | 3 |
| FS | Foundation of Social Sciences, second field (FS) | 3 | SOC 1000 or POLS 1000 or ANTH 1200 | Degree Satisfies all general education requirements. | 3 |
| University Foundations | UF 200 – Foundations of Ethics in Society through Boise State | 3-6 | *None | Degree Satisfies all general education requirements. | 3 |
Requirements to Earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Boise State University
Requirements to be completed at Northwest College
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- At least 70 semester credits
- State of Idaho general education requirements (see equivalency table)
Professional examinations to be completed through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
- Examinations required to earn the Registered Nurse Credential
Professional credential to be earned through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
- Registered Nursing
Requirements to be completed online, through Boise State University
Professional Courses
- NURS-RN 401 – Professional Transitions to Baccalaureate Nursing (3)
- NURS-RN 402- Special Topics in Vulnerable Populations (1) from two different topics NURS-RN 403 – Evidence-Based Practice (3)
- NURS-RN 404-Nursing Care Coordination (3)
- NURS-RN 405 – Policy and Advocacy (3)
- NURS-RN 406-Quality and Safety (2)
- NURS-RN 407 – Concepts of Leadership and Management (3)
- NURS-RN 408 – Concepts of Population Health (3)
- NURS-RN 409-Population Health Experiential Leaming Project (3)
- NURS-RN 410 – Healthcare Technology and Innovations (3)
- NURS-RN 411 -Leadership and Management Experiential Leaming Project (3)
- Take at least 3 credits from Statistics Courses (unless transferred in STAT 2050 or 2070)
Credit for Prior Learning
- Students can receive up to 26 credits after passing the NCLEX credentialing examination. The NCLEX examination, through which the student earns the RN credential, is used as an external examination allowing the student to challenge up to 26 credits required for the program.
- After successfully completing at least 12 credits at Boise State University, the student can request the credits be applied to their transcript and pay the necessary fee ( currently $20 per class). The advisor will complete the necessary University forms to process the paperwork for these credits.
After successfully completing each of the above-stated requirements, if the student is otherwise in good standing, the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Boise State University.
Palomar Community College District
This agreement is effective as of the date of the final signature below (4/8/25). It shall be in effect not to exceed three (3) years with an end date of June 30, 2028 unless earlier terminated by one of the parties. Either party may cancel this agreement upon twenty (20) days advance written notice to the other party; provided, however, that any student who has already enrolled at Boise State University shall be entitled to the benefit of this agreement.
Boise State University – Regional Accreditation
Boise State University is regionally accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
School of Nursing Professional Accreditation
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited the School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. The last accreditation site visit was on March 4, 2020, with full accreditation awarded for ten years.
Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum
The 120-credit Bachelor of Science degree curriculum satisfies all general education requirements (university foundations).
Palomar Community College District – Regional Accreditation
Palomar Community College District is regionally through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Department of Nursing Professional Accreditation
The Department of Nursing Associate of Applied Science Degree Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, INC, ACEN
Associate of Arts or Science in Nursing
The Palomar Community College District Associate of Arts or Science in Nursing the curriculum satisfies all professional curricular requirements for RN licensure.
Boise State University School of Nursing – Registered Nursing-Bachelor of Science Completion Track
The RN-BS allows students to enroll in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Boise State University once a student has met the following criteria with the final decision for acceptance resting with the School of Nursing:
- is enrolled in an Associate Degree in Nursing program from a regionally accredited institution
- is admitted to Boise State University
Or
- has earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
- has earned the credential of Registered Nurse by passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
- is admitted to Boise State University
The RN-BS Program is designed for Registered Nurses who want to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. The student is required to complete 30 upper-division credits of online RN-BS courses, along with two projects the student will complete in their own community.
Courses are delivered via Canvas, a web-based learning management system designed to allow students and faculty to participate in classes delivered online. Canvas enables instructors to provide students with course materials, discussion boards, virtual chats, live audio-visual discussions, online quizzes, an academic resource center, and more.
Because graduates of Palomar Community College District earn an Associate of Arts or Science in Nursing and the student will have or will earn at least 67.5 semester credits the student will satisfy all State of Idaho general education and University Foundations requirements and will only have to complete the 30 credits (NURS-RN prefixed courses as listed below) required for Associate of Arts or Science Degree in Nursing graduates.
Requirements to Earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Boise State University
Requirements to be completed at Palomar Community College District:
- Associate of Science Degree in Nursing
- At least 67.5 semester credits
Professional examinations to be completed through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN):
- Examinations required to earn the Registered Nurse credential
Professional credential to be earned through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN):
- Registered Nursing
Requirements to be completed online, through Boise State University – Professional Courses:
- NURS-RN 401 – Professional Transitions to Baccalaureate Nursing (3)
- NURS-RN 402- Special Topics in Vulnerable Populations (1) from two different topics
- NURS-RN 403 – Evidence-Based Practice (3)
- NURS-RN 404 – Nursing Care Coordination (3)
- NURS-RN 405 – Policy and Advocacy (3)
- NURS-RN 406 – Quality and Safety (2)
- NURS-RN 407 – Concepts of Leadership and Management (3)
- NURS-RN 408 – Concepts of Population Health (3)
- NURS-RN 409 – Population Health Experiential Learning Project (3)
- NURS-RN 410 – Healthcare Technology and Innovations (3)
- NURS-RN 411 – Leadership and Management Experiential Learning Project (3) Take at least 3 credits from the following:
- Statistics Course (unless transferred in MATH 120 or PSYC/SOC 205)
Credit for Prior Learning:
- Students can receive up to 26 credits after passing the NCLEX credentialing examination. The NCLEX examination, through which the student earns the RN credential, is used as an external examination allowing the student to challenge up to 26 credits required for the program.
- After successfully completing at least 12 credits at Boise State University, the student can request the credits be applied to their transcript and pay the necessary fee (currently $20 per class). The advisor will complete the necessary University forms to process the paperwork for these credits.
After successfully completing each of the above-stated requirements, if the student is otherwise in good standing, the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Boise State University.
Respiratory Care
Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)
This agreement is effective as of the date of final signature below (4/28/25) and shall be in effect for three (3) years or until earlier terminated, by one of the parties. Either party may cancel this agreement upon twenty (20) days’ advanced written notice to the other party; provided, however, that any student who has already enrolled at Boise State University shall be entitled to the benefit of this agreement.
Boise State University
Regional Accreditation
Boise State University is regionally accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Department of Respiratory Care
Professional Accreditation
The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) provisionally accredited the Department of Respiratory Care’s Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care-Degree Advancement Program (BSRC-DAP). The last accreditation site visit was March 7 and 8, 2019, followed by a granting of provisional accreditation on March 28, 2019. Next review, January 2025.
Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum
The 120-credit Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum satisfies all general education requirements (University Foundations) and all professional curricular requirements.
Central New Mexico Community College
Regional Accreditation
Local Community College is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Department of Respiratory Care
Professional Accreditation
The Department of Respiratory Care Associate of Applied Science Degree Program is accredited by the CoARC. The last accreditation was 2016, and the next accreditation visit is due 2026.
Associate of Applied Science Degree Curriculum
The 64-semester credit, Associate of Applied Science Degree Curriculum satisfies all professional curricular requirements.
Boise State University Department of Respiratory Care – Degree Advancement Program
The Degree Advancement Program allows students to enroll once they have met the following criteria:
- Earned an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care from a regionally accredited institution whose Respiratory Care Program is accredited by CoARC,
- Successfully completed at least 35 semester credit hours (suggestions- gen ed courses from Boise State University, see table),
- Earned the credential Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Admitted to Boise State University
*Final decision for acceptance rests with the Respiratory Care department
The Degree Advancement Program is designed for Registered Respiratory Therapists who want to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care. The student is required to complete 30 upper-division credits (IO courses); each of the courses is available on line. Because the student is required to be a Registered Respiratory Therapist as a pre-requisite for the program, there are no clinical courses in the BSRC-DAP.
Courses are delivered via Canvas, which is a web-based, course-management system designed to allow students and faculty to participate in classes delivered online. Canvas enables instructors to provide students with course materials, discussion boards, virtual chat, live audio-visual discussions, online quizzes, an academic resource center and more.
Online courses typically are more time-intensive than typical face-to-face courses. Students will be required to do a significant amount of reading, on line posting, writing papers and other online activities; therefore, the student must be motivated and willing to allocate a considerable amount of time for each course. For this reason, it is not recommended that students working full-time take more than two courses per seven-week session.
In addition to the criteria listed above, students who earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree must also satisfy all State of Idaho general education requirements (University Foundations requirements) before admittance into the BSRC-DAP.
If the student earns an Associate of Science Degree or an Associate of Arts Degree in any field from (Central New Mexico Community College), in addition to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Care, the student will satisfy all State of Idaho general education and University Foundations requirements, and will only have to complete the 30 credits (*RESPCARE prefixed courses) listed below to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree from Boise State University.
| Boise State Course Number | Boise State Course Title | Credits | CNM Course Number | CNM Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English and Rhetoric I (FW) | 3 | ENGL 1110 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II (FW) | 3 | ENGL 1120 | Composition II | 3 |
| COMM 100XFC | Foundations of Oral Communication (FC) | 3 | COMM 1130 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH 143 or MATH 153 | College Algebra (FM) or Statistical Reasoning (FM) | 3 | MATH 1220 or MATH 1350 | College Algebra or Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| BIOL 200XFN* (no lab) | Foundations of Science in a 1st field (FN) | 3 | BIOL 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| CHEM 100XFN or GEOS 100XFN or ANTH 100XFN or PHYS 105 | Foundations of Science in a 2nd field (FN) | 4 | CHEM 1215/1215L or GEOG 1110/1110L or ANTH 1115 or ASTR 1110/1110L | General Chemistry I for STEM majors/ General Chemistry I lab or Physical Geography/ Physical Geography lab or Intro to Anthropology or Introduction to Stellar and Galactic Astronomy/Introduction to Stellar and Galactic Astronomy Lab | 3-4 |
| ART 100 0r THEA 101 | Introduction to Art (FA) or Introduction to Theatre (FA) | 3 | ARTH 1110 or THEA 1110 | Art Appreiation or Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| HUM 207 or PHIL 209 or HIST 200XFH | Introduction to Humanities (FH) or Thinking Well: Intro to Logic (FH) or Foundations of Humanities (FH) | 3 | HUMN 1110 or PHIL 1120 or HIST 2240 | Introduction to World Humanities I or Logic, Reasoning, and Critical Thinking or History of Vietnam | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology (FS) | 3 | PSYC 1110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | How Society Really Works: An Introduction to Sociology (FS) | 3 | SOCI 1110 | Introduction o Sociology | 3 |
| CHEM 100XFN* or BIOLF 100 or UF 200 | 6 credits additional Foundations courses or Foundations of Ethics and Diversity through Boise State* | 3-6 | CHEM 1120 or BIOL 1140/1140L | Introduction to Chemistry or Biology for Health Sciences/Lab | 6-8 |
A student transferring with an AAS degree from Central New Mexico Community College must either complete six additional core/general education credits at Central New Mexico Community College, which would core certify the student through the Idaho State Board of Education, or complete UF 200 Foundations of Ethics in Society through Boise State University.
Requirements to Earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care from Boise State University
Requirements to be completed at local community college
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Care
- At least 35 semester credits
- State of Idaho general education requirements (see equivalency table)
Professional examinations to be completed through the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Examinations required to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential
Professional credential to be earned through the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
Requirements to be completed, online, through Boise State University
Professional Courses
- RESPCARE 355 Professional Communication in Health Care, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 432 Critical Review of Health Care Research, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 440 Senior Theory: Advanced Concepts, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 441 Teaching Techniques for Health Care Professionals, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 444 Leadership and Management for Health Care Professionals, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 445 Patient Advocacy and Ethical Issues, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 480 Capstone (FF), 3 credits
Any three of the following four courses:
- RESPCARE 431 Quality Improvement in Health Care, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 442 Sleep Medicine, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 143 Current Topics in Respiratory Disease, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 446 Introduction to Disease Management, 3 credits
Credit for Prior Learning
- Students will receive 26 upper division credits based upon passing the NBRC’s RRT credentialing examinations. The NBRC examinations, through which the student earns the RRT credential, are used as external examinations allowing the student to challenge 26 upper division credits required for the program. After successfully completing at least 12 credits at Boise State University, the student can request the upper division credits be applied to their transcript and pay the necessary fee (currently $200). The adviser will complete the Credit for Prior Learning form to process the paperwork for these 26 credits.
After successfully completing each of the above stated requirements, if the student is otherwise in good standing, the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care from Boise State University.
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC)
This agreement is effective as of the date of final signature below (1/9/2025) and shall be in effect for three (3) years or until earlier terminated, by one of the parties. Either party may cancel this agreement upon twenty (20) days advanced written notice to the other party; provided, however, that any student who has already enrolled at Boise State University shall be entitled to the benefit of this agreement.
Boise State University
Regional Accreditation
Boise State University is regionally accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Department of Respiratory Care Professional Accreditation
The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) provisionally accredited the Department of Respiratory Care’s Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care-Degree Advancement Program (BSRC-DAP). The last accreditation site visit was on March 7 and 8, 2019, followed by a granting of provisional accreditation on March 28, 2019. Next review, January 2025.
Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum
The 120-credit Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum satisfies all general education requirements (University Foundations) and all professional curricular requirements.
Des Moines Area Community College
Regional Accreditation
Des Moines Area Community College is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Department of Respiratory Care Professional Accreditation
The Department of Respiratory Care Associate of Applied Science Degree Program is accredited by the CoARC. The last accreditation was 2021, and the next accreditation visit is due 2031.
Associate of Applied Science Degree Curriculum
The 64-semester credit, Associate of Applied Science Degree Curriculum satisfies all professional curricular requirements.
Boise State University Department of Respiratory Care Degree Advancement Program
The Degree Advancement Program allows students to enroll once they have met the following criteria:
- Earned an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care from a regionally accredited institution whose Respiratory Care Program is accredited by CoARC,
- Successfully completed at least 35 semester credit hours,
- Earned the credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Admitted to Boise State University
Final decision for acceptance rests with the Respiratory Care department
The Degree Advancement Program is designed for Registered Respiratory Therapists who want to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care. The student is required to complete 30 upper-division credits ( 10 courses); each of the courses is available online. Because the student is required to be a Registered Respiratory Therapist as a pre-requisite for the program, there are no clinical courses in the BSRC-DAP.
Courses are delivered via Canvas, a web-based, course-management system designed to allow students and faculty to participate in classes delivered online. Canvas enables instructors to provide students with course materials, discussion boards, virtual chat, live audio-visual discussions, online quizzes, an academic resource center and more.
Online courses typically are more time-intensive than typical face-to-face courses. Students will be required to do a significant amount of reading, online posting, writing papers and other online activities; therefore, the student must be motivated and willing to allocate a considerable amount of time for each course. For this reason, it is not recommended that students working full-time take more than two courses per seven-week session.
In addition to the criteria listed above, students who earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree must also satisfy all State of Idaho general education requirements (University Foundations requirements) before admittance into the BSRC-DAP.
If the student earns an Associate of Science Degree or an Associate of Arts Degree (in any field) from Des Moines Area Community College, in addition to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Care, the student will satisfy all State of Idaho general education and University Foundations requirements, and will only have to complete the 30 credits (RESPCARE prefixed courses) listed below to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree from Boise State University.
| Boise State Course Number | Boise State Course Title | Credits | DMACC Course Number | DMACC Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 | ENG 105 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 | ENGL 106 | Composition II | 3 |
| COMM 100XFC | Foundations of Oral Communication (FC) | 3 | SPC 101 or COM 148 | Foundations of Oral Communication or Diversity and the Media | 3 |
| MATH 153 | Statistical Reasoning (FM) | 3 | MAT 156 | Statistics | 3 |
| BIOL 227 or BIOL 107 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I (FN) or Introduction to Human Biology (FN) | 4 | BIO 168 or BIO 164 | Anatomy and Physiology I or Essentials Anatomy/Physiology | 4 |
| CHEM 100 | Concepts of Chemistry (FN) | 4 | CHM 122 | Intro to General Chemistry | 4 |
| ART 100 or MUSI 100 | Introduction to Art (FA) or Introduction to Music (FA) | 3 | ART 101 or MUS 100 | Art Appreciation or Music Appreciation | 3 |
| HUM 207 or PHIL 101 | Introduction to Humanities (FH) or Introduction to Philosophy (FH) | 3 | HUM 116 or PHI 101 | Encounters in Humanities or Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | How Society Really Works: An Introduction to Sociology (FS) | 3 | SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociolgy | 3 |
| – | 6 credits additional Foundations or UF 200 Foundations of Ethics in Society through Boise State* | 3-6 | ART 101 or MUS 100 or SPC 101 or COM 148 or HUM 116 or PHI 101 | Depends on which FA, FC, and FH are taken | 6 |
A student transferring with an AAS degree from Des Moines Area Community College must either complete six additional core/general education credits at Des Moines Area Community College, which would core certify the student through the Idaho State Board of Education, or complete UF 200 Foundations of Ethics and Diversity through Boise State University.
Requirements to Earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care from Boise State University
Requirements to be completed at Local Community College
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Care
- At least 35 semester credits
- State ofldaho general education requirements (see the equivalency table).
Professional examinations to be completed through the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Examinations required to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential
Professional credential to be earned through the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
Requirements to be completed, online, through Boise State University
Professional Courses
- RESPCARE 355 Professional Communication in Health Care, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 432 Critical Review of Health Care Research, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 440 Senior Theory: Advanced Concepts, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 441 Teaching Techniques for Health Care Professionals, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 444 Leadership and Management for Health Care Professionals, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 445 Patient Advocacy and Ethical Issues, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 480 Capstone (FF), 3 credits
Any three of the following four courses:
- RESPCARE 431 Quality Improvement in Health Care, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 442 Sleep Medicine, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 443 Current Topics in Respiratory Disease, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 446 Introduction to Disease Management, 3 credits
Credit for Prior Learning
- Students will receive 26 upper division credits based upon passing the NBRC’s RRT credentialing examinations. The NBRC examinations, through which the student earns the RRT credential, are used as external examinations allowing the student to challenge 26 upper-division credits required for the program. After successfully completing at least 12 credits at Boise State University, the student can request the upper division credits be applied to their transcript and pay the necessary fee ( currently $200). The adviser will complete the Credit for Prior Learning form to process the paperwork for these 26 credits.
After successfully completing each of the above-stated requirements, if the student is otherwise in good standing, the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care from Boise State University.
North Shore Community College (NSCC)
This agreement is effective as of the date of final signature below (9/25/2024) and shall be in effect for three (3) years or until earlier terminated, by one of the parties. Either party may cancel this agreement upon twenty (20) days’ advanced written notice to the other party; provided, however, that any student who has already enrolled at Boise State University shall be entitled to the benefit of this agreement.
Boise State University
Regional Accreditation
Boise State University is regionally accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Department of Respiratory Care Professional Accreditation
The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) provisionally accredited the Department of Respiratory Care’s Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care-Degree Advancement Program (BSRC-DAP). The last accreditation site visit was March 7 and 8, 2019, followed by a granting of provisional accreditation on March 28, 2019. Next review, January 2025.
Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum
The 120-credit Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum satisfies all general education requirements (University Foundations) and all professional curricular requirements.
North Shore Community College
Regional Accreditation
Local Community College is regionally accredited by The New England Commission on Higher Education.
Department of Respiratory Care Professional Accreditation
The Department of Respiratory Care Associate of Science Degree Program is accredited by the CoARC. The last accreditation was 2015, and the next accreditation visit is due 2025.
Associate of Science Degree Curriculum
The 68-semester credit, Associate of Science Degree Curriculum satisfies all general education requirements and all professional curricular requirements.
Boise State University Department of Respiratory Care Degree Advancement Program
The BSRC-DAP allows students to enroll in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care from Boise State University once they have met the following criteria:
- Earned an Associate of Science, an Associate of Arts, or an Associate of Arts and Science in Respiratory Care, from a regionally accredited institution whose Respiratory Care program is accredited by CoARC,
- Successfully completed at least 64 semester credit hours,
- Earned the credential Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Admitted to Boise State University
Final decision for acceptance rests with the Respiratory Care department
The Degree Advancement Program is designed for Registered Respiratory Therapists who want to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care. The student is required to complete 30 upper-division credits ( 10 courses); each of the courses is available online. Because the student is required to be a Registered Respiratory Therapist as a pre-requisite for the program, there are no clinical courses in the BSRC-DAP.
Courses are delivered via BlackBoard, which is a web-based, course-management system designed to allow students and faculty to participate in classes delivered online. BlackBoard enables instructors to provide students with course materials, discussion boards, virtual chat, live
audio-visual discussions, online quizzes, an academic resource center and more.
Online courses typically are more time-intensive than typical face-to-face courses. Students will be required to do a significant amount of reading, online posting, writing of papers and other online activities; therefore, the student must be motivated and willing to allocate a considerable amount of time for each course. For this reason, it is not recommended that students take more than two courses per seven-week session.
Because graduates of North Shore Community College earn an Associate of Science Degree and the students earn at least 68 credits, North Shore Community College graduates will meet the first two admission requirements. Once the student has passed the necessary NBRC Examinations to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential, and upon acceptance to Boise State University, the student may be admitted to the BSRC-DAP.
Requirements to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care from Boise State University once admitted to the BSRC-DAP
Requirements to be completed, online, through Boise State University
Professional Courses
- RESPCARE 355 Professional Communication in Health Care, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 432 Critical Review of Health Care Research, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 440 Senior Theory: Advanced Concepts, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 441 Teaching Techniques for Health Care Professionals, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 444 Leadership and Management for Health Care Professionals, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 445 Patient Advocacy and Ethical Issues, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 480 Capstone, 3 credits
Any three of the following four courses:
- RESPCARE 431 Quality Improvement in Health Care, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 442 Sleep Medicine, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 443 Current Topics in Respiratory Disease, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 446 Introduction to Disease Management, 3 credits
Credit for Prior Learning
- Students will receive 26 credits based upon passing the NBRC’s RRT credentialing examinations. The NBRC examinations, through which the student earns the RRT credential, are used as external examinations allowing the student to challenge 26 credits required for the program. After successfully completing at least 12 credits at Boise State University, the student can request the credits be applied to their transcript and pay the necessary fee ( currently $200). The adviser will complete the necessary University forms to process the paperwork for these 26 credits.
After successfully completing each of the above stated requirements, if the student is otherwise in good standing, the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care from Boise State University.
Reading Area Community College (RACC)
This agreement is effective as of the date of final signature below (9/25/24) and shall be in effect for three (3) years or until earlier terminated, by one of the parties. Either party may cancel this agreement upon twenty (20) days advanced written notice to the other party; provided, however, that any student who has already enrolled at Boise State University shall be entitled to the benefit of this agreement.
Boise State University
Regional Accreditation
Boise State University is regionally accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Department of Respiratory Care Professional Accreditation
The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) provisionally accredited the Department of Respiratory Care’s Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care-Degree Advancement Program (BSRC-DAP). The last accreditation site visit was on March 7 and 8, 2019, followed by a granting of provisional accreditation on March 28, 2019. Next review, January 2025.
Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum
The 120-credit Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum satisfies all general education requirements (University Foundations) and all professional curricular requirements.
Reading Area Community College
Regional Accreditation
Reading Area Community College is regionally accredited by The Middle States Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Department of Respiratory Care Professional Accreditation
The Department of Respiratory Care Associate of Applied Science Degree Program is accredited by the CoARC. The last accreditation was November 12, 2016, and the next accreditation visit is due November 30, 2026.
Associate of Applied Science Degree Curriculum
The 69-semester credit, Associate of Applied Science Degree Curriculum satisfies all professional curricular requirements.
Boise State University Department of Respiratory Care Degree Advancement Program
The Degree Advancement Program allows students to enroll once they have met the following criteria:
- Earned an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care from a regionally accredited institution whose Respiratory Care Program is accredited by CoARC,
- Successfully completed at least 35 semester credit hours,
- Earned the credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Admitted to Boise State University
Final decision for acceptance rests with the Respiratory Care department
The Degree Advancement Program is designed for Registered Respiratory Therapists who want to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care. The student is required to complete 30 upper-division credits (10 courses); each of the courses is available online. Because the student is required to be a Registered Respiratory Therapist as a pre-requisite for the program, there are no clinical courses in the BSRC-DAP.
Courses are delivered via Canvas, which is a web-based, course-management system designed to allow students and faculty to participate in classes delivered online. Canvas enables instructors to provide students with course materials, discussion boards, virtual chat, live audio-visual discussions, online quizzes, an academic resource center and more.
Online courses typically are more time-intensive than typical face-to-face courses. Students will be required to do a significant amount of reading, online posting, writing papers and other online activities; therefore, the student must be motivated and willing to allocate a considerable amount of time for each course. For this reason, it is not recommended that students working full-time take more than two courses per seven-week session.
In addition to the criteria listed above, students who earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree must also satisfy all State of Idaho general education requirements (University Foundations requirements) before admittance into the BSRC-DAP.
If the student earns an Associate of Science Degree or an Associate of Arts Degree (in any field) from Reading Area Community College, in addition to an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Care, the student will satisfy all State of Idaho general education and University Foundations requirements, and will only have to complete the 30 credits (RESPCARE prefixed courses) listed below to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree from Boise State University.
| Boise State Course Number | Boise State Course Title | Credits | RACC Course Number | RACC Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 | COMM 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 | COMM 221 | English Composition II | 3 |
| COMM 100XFC | Foundations of Oral Communication (FC) | 3 | COMM 151 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| MATH 100XFM or MATH 143 or MATH 254 | Foundations of Mathematics (FM) | 3-5 | MAT 150 or MAT 160 or MAT 210 | Foundations of Mathematics or College Algebra or Statistics | 3 |
| BIOL 227 | Human Anatomy and Physiology (FN) | 4 | BIO 250 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| CHEM 100XFN or ENVSTD 121 | Foundation of Natural, Physical, and Applied Science in a 2nd field (FN) | 4 | CHE 120 or CHE 150 or ENV 130 | Principles of Chemistry (if no HS Chemistry, pre-req for BIO 250) or Chemistry I or The Environment | 3-4 |
| ART 100 or ART 200XFA or THEA 101 | Foundations of Arts (FA) | 3 | ART 201 or ART 250 or THE 120 | Art Appreciation or Art History: The Western Tradition or Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| PHIL 103 | Foundations of Humanities (FH) | 3 | PHI 275 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Foundations of Social Sciences (FS) | 3 | PSYC 130 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Foundations of Social Sciences (FS) | 3 | SOC 130 | Sociology | 3 |
| BIOL 191 or ANTH 102 or MUSI 100 or THEA 200XFA or HIST 111 or POLS 101 | Biology I or Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to Music or Foundation or Arts (FA) or United States History I or American National Government | 6-7 | BIO 150 or ANT 140 or MUS 221 or ENG 251 or HIS 110 or POS 130 | Biology I or Cultural Anthropology or Music Appreciation or Introduction to Drama or US History I or American Government | 6-7 |
A transferring AAS student from Reading Area Community College must either complete six additional core/general education credits at Reading Area Community College which would core certify the student through the Idaho State Board of Education, or complete UF 200 Foundations of Ethics and Diversity through Boise State University.
Requirements to Earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care from Boise State University
Requirements to be completed at Reading Area Community College
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Care
- At least 35 semester credits
- State of Idaho general education requirements (see equivalency table).
Professional examinations to be completed through the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Examinations required to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential
Professional credential to be earned through the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
Requirements to be completed, online, through Boise State University
Professional Courses
- RESPCARE 355 Professional Communication in Health Care, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 432 Critical Review of Health Care Research, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 440 Senior Theory: Advanced Concepts, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 441 Teaching Techniques for Health Care Professionals, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 444 Leadership and Management for Health Care Professionals, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 445 Patient Advocacy and Ethical Issues, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 480 Capstone (FF), 3 credits
Any three of the following four courses:
- RESPCARE 431 Quality Improvement in Health Care, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 442 Sleep Medicine, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 443 Current Topics in Respiratory Disease, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 446 Introduction to Disease Management, 3 credits
Credits for Prior Learning
- Students will receive 26 upper division credits based upon passing the NBRC’s RRT credentialing examinations. The NBRC examinations, through which the student earns the RRT credential, are used as external examinations allowing the student to challenge 26 upper-division credits required for the program. After successfully completing at least 12 credits at Boise State University, the student can request the upper division credits be applied to their transcript and pay the necessary fee ( currently $200). The adviser will complete the Credit for Prior Learning form to process the paperwork for these 26 credits.
After successfully completing each of the above-stated requirements, if the student is otherwise in good standing, the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care from Boise State University.
River Valley Community College
This agreement is effective as of the date of final signature below and shall be in effect for three (3) years or until earlier terminated, by one of the parties. Either party may cancel this agreement upon twenty (20) days’ advanced written notice to the other party; provided, however, that any student who has already enrolled at Boise State University shall be entitled to the benefit of this agreement.
Boise State University
Regional Accreditation
Boise State University is regionally accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Department of Respiratory Care
Professional Accreditation
The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) provisionally accredited the Department of Respiratory Care’s Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care-Degree Advancement Program (BSRC-DAP). The last accreditation site visit was March 7 and 8, 2019, followed by a granting of provisional accreditation on March 28, 2019. Next review, January 2025.
Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum
The 120-credit Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum satisfies all general education requirements (University Foundations) and all professional curricular requirements.
River Valley Community College
Regional Accreditation
Local Community College is regionally accredited by The New England Commission of Higher Education.
Department of Respiratory Care
Professional Accreditation
The Department of Respiratory Care Associate of Science Degree Program is accredited by the CoARC. The last accreditation was in 2016, and the next accreditation visit is due 2026.
Associate of Science Degree Curriculum
The 69-71-semester credit, Associate of Science Degree Curriculum satisfies all general education requirements and all professional curricular requirements.
Boise State University Department of Respiratory Care Degree Advancement Program
The BSRC-DAP allows students to enroll in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care from Boise State University once they have met the following criteria:
- Earned an Associate of Science, an Associate of Arts, or an Associate of Arts and Science in Respiratory Care, from a regionally accredited institution whose Respiratory Care program is accredited by CoARC,
- Successfully completed at least 64 semester credit hours,
- Earned the credential Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Admitted to Boise State University
*Final decision for acceptance rests with the Respiratory Care department*
The Degree Advancement Program is designed for Registered Respiratory Therapists who want to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care. The student is required to complete 30 upper-division credits (10 courses); each of the courses is available online. Because the student is required to be a Registered Respiratory Therapist as a pre-requisite for the program, there are no clinical courses in the BSRC-DAP.
Courses are delivered via Canvas, which is a web-based, course-management system designed to allow students and faculty to participate in classes delivered online. Canvas enables instructors to provide students with course materials, discussion boards, virtual chat, live audio-visual discussions, online quizzes, an academic resource center and more.
Online courses typically are more time-intensive than typical face-to-face courses. Students will be required to do a significant amount of reading, online posting, writing of papers and other online activities; therefore, the student must be motivated and willing to allocate a considerable amount of time for each course. For this reason, it is not recommended that students take more than two courses per seven-week session.
Because graduates of River Valley Community College earn an Associate of Science Degree and the students earn at least 64 credits, River Valley Community College graduates will meet the first two admission requirements. Once the student has passed the necessary NBRC Examinations to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential, and upon acceptance to Boise State University, the student may be admitted to the BSRC-DAP.
Requirements to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care from Boise State University once admitted to the BSRC-DAP
Requirements to be completed, online, through Boise State University
Professional Curses:
- RESPCARE 355 Professional Communication in Health Care, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 432 Critical Review of Health Care Research, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 440 Senior Theory: Advanced Concepts, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 441 Teaching Techniques for Health Care Professionals, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 444 Leadership and Management for Health Care Professionals, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 445 Patient Advocacy and Ethical Considerations, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 480 Capstone, 3 credits
- Any three of the following four courses
- RESPCARE 431 Quality Improvement in Health Care, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 442 Sleep Medicine, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 443 Current Topics in Respiratory Disease, 3 credits
- RESPCARE 446 Introduction to Disease Management, 3 credits
Credits for Prior Learning
- Students will receive 26 credits based upon passing the NBRC’s RRT credentialing examinations. The NBRC examinations, through which the student earns the RRT credential, are used as external examinations allowing the student to challenge 26 credits required for the program. After successfully completing at least 12 credits at Boise State University, the student can request the credits be applied to their transcript and pay the necessary fee (currently $200). The adviser will complete the necessary University forms to process the paperwork for these 26 credits.
After successfully completing each of the above stated requirements, if the student is otherwise in good standing, the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care from Boise State University.