ADVANCE Program Milestones:
All ADVANCE students must adhere to the following requirements. For Milestones #1-#3, failure to meet these milestones will prevent a student from matriculating to Mason and/or result in termination from ADVANCE. For Milestones #4-#7, failure to meet these milestones may delay matriculation to Mason.
1. Students must graduate with the 91³Ô¹Ï degree aligned with their ADVANCE academic pathway within 4 years of being admitted into ADVANCE. Students are highly encouraged to be continuously enrolled at 91³Ô¹Ï/Mason to support progress towards degree completion.
2. Students must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at 91³Ô¹Ï and must have a minimum 2.5 GPA upon matriculation to Mason.
3. Students who wish to enroll at Mason for the fall semester must apply for 91³Ô¹Ï spring graduation by March 1 or summer graduation by June 1. Students who wish to enroll at Mason for the spring semester must apply for 91³Ô¹Ï fall graduation by October 1.
4. Students must begin developmental coursework no later than the first semester in ADVANCE at 91³Ô¹Ï.
5. Students must take first college-level MTH course and ENG 111 in the semester immediately following the completion of any MDE or EDE courses (excluding summer).
6. In the first 30 credits, students must complete ENG 111 and ENG 112 with a C or better.
7. Students must complete a college level math course with a C or better no later than one semester before 91³Ô¹Ï graduation. Refer to your pathway to select the appropriate MTH course(s).
MEC Admissions
This program has additional requirements for admission into the A.A.S. Respiratory Therapy program. Admission into this program is not guaranteed, but is required to complete this pathway. Students should meet with a 91³Ô¹Ï advisor before joining ADVANCE to help understand the admissions requirements. Students must be program placed in the A.S. Health Sciences while completing pre-requisites for the A.A.S. Respiratory Therapy degree.
ADVANCE Program-Specific Requirements:
BAS programs have specialized admission criteria. In this pathway, the Mason Core Quantitative Reasoning course is completed at Mason.
BAS degrees are designed for adult learners who have some work experience in their field of choice. Further, BAS degrees are considered terminal degrees, which means they may not lead to advanced study in master’s degree or doctoral programs.
A.A.S. Respiratory Therapy
| 91³Ô¹Ï | MASON | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91³Ô¹Ï Degree Requirement | 91³Ô¹Ï Course | Credits | Transfer to MASON As | MASON Degree Requirement |
| SDV 101 | SDV 100 College Success Skills or | 1 | UNIV 100 | Elective |
| SDV 101 Orientation to Healthcare | UNIV 100 | |||
| ENG 111 | ENG 111 College Composition I1 | 3 | ENGH XXX | General Elective |
| BIO 141 | BIO 141 Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | BIOL 124 | General Elective |
| BIO 142 | BIO 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | BIOL 125 | General Elective |
| HLT 141 | HLT 141 Introduction to Medical Terminology | 1 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| RTH 120 | RTH 120 Fundamental Theory for Respiratory Care | 2 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | ART 100 Art Appreciation or | 3 | ARTH 101 | Arts |
| ART 101 History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic or | ARTH 200 | |||
| ART 102 History of Art: Renaissance to Modern or | ARTH 201 | |||
| CST 130 Introduction to Theatre or | THR 101 | |||
| CST 151 Film Appreciation I or | ENGH L372 | |||
| MUS 121 Music in Society | MUSI 101 | |||
| RTH 102 | RTH 102 Integrated Science for Respiratory Care II | 3 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| RTH 111 | RTH 111 Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiopulmonary System | 3 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| RTH 145 | RTH 145 Pharmacology for Respiratory Care I | 1 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| RTH 151 | RTH 151 Fundamental Clinical Procedures I | 3 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| CST Course | CST 110 Introduction to Human Communication | 3 | COMM 101 | Oral Comm |
| RTH 121 | RTH 121 Cardiopulmonary Science I | 3 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| RTH 131 | RTH 131 Respiratory Care Theory and Procedures I | 4 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| RTH 196 | RTH 196 On-Site Training in Respiratory Care I | 3 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| RTH 245 | RTH 245 Pharmacology for Respiratory Care II | 2 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| RTH 135 | RTH 135 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures I | 2 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| RTH 296 | RTH 296 On-Site Training in Respiratory Care II | 2 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| RTH 215 | RTH 215 Pulmonary Rehabilitation | 1 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| RTH 222 | RTH 222 Cardiopulmonary Science II | 3 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| RTH 223 | RTH 223 Cardiopulmonary Science III | 2 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| RTH 236 | RTH 236 Critical Care Monitoring | 3 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| RTH 290 | RTH 290 Coordinated Internship (Adult ICU Rotation) | 3 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| PED 116 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness | 1 | RECR XXX | General Elective |
| RTH 225 | RTH 225 Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Procedures | 3 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| RTH 227 | RTH 227 Integrated Respiratory Therapy Skills II | 2 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| RTH 290 | RTH 290 Coordinated Internship (NEO/PEDS/Precepting) | 3 | BAS XXX | General Elective |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | HIS 101 Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE or | 3 | HIST 101T | Global History |
| HIS 102 Western Civilizations Post-1600 CE or | HIST 102T | |||
| HIS 112 World Civilizations Post-1500 CE (recommended) | HIST 125 | |||
| Total Credits: 71 | ||||
For academic policies and procedures, please see 91³Ô¹Ï catalog - http://www.nvcc.edu/catalog/index.html
B.A.S. Concentration in Health, Wellness, & Social Services (Resp Therapy)
General Note:If English is not your first language or you have completed ESL coursework, you must complete ENG 111 and ENG 112 prior to matriculating to George Mason University to meet the English Language Proficiency requirement. Please reach out to ADVANCE Admissions early if you have any questions about this requirement: advance@gmu.edu.
| MASON Degree Requirement Sequence | Course | Credits | MASON Core/Degree Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen Ed: Written Communication (Lower-level) | ENGH 101 Composition1 | 3 | Written Comm | |
| Core Requirements | BAS 300 Building Professional Competencies | 3 | Major | |
| Core Requirements & Gen Ed: Social/Behavioral Science | SOCW 200 Introduction to Social Work | 3 | Major & Soc/Behav | |
| Core Requirements and Gen Ed: Global Contexts | GCH 205 Global Health | 3 | Major & Global Contexts | |
| Gen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning | MATH 106 Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | Quantitative | |
| Gen Ed: Literature | Approved Literature Course2 | 3 | Literature | |
| Additional Concentration Requirements | Additional Concentration Requirement (Upper-level)3 | 3 | Major | |
| Core Requirements | NURS 434 Vulnerable Populations | 3 | Major | |
| General Electives | Upper-level General Elective4 | 3 | General Elective | |
| Gen Ed: Written Communication (Upper-level) | ENGH 302 Advanced Composition | 3 | Written Comm | |
| Gen Ed: Natural Lab Science | Approved Natural Lab Science Course2 | 4 | Nat Science | |
| Additional Concentration Requirements | Additional Concentration Requirement (Upper-level)3 | 3 | Major | |
| General Electives | Upper-level General Elective4 | 3 | General Elective | |
| Additional Concentration Requirements | Additional Concentration Requirement (Upper-level)3 | 3 | Major | |
| General Electives | Upper-level General Elective4 | 3 | General Elective | |
| Core Requirements | BAS 490 Introduction to Research Methods | 3 | Major | |
| General Electives | Upper-level General Elective4 | 3 | General Elective | |
| Gen Ed: Information Technology | Approved Information Technology Course (Upper-level)2 | 3 | Info Tech | |
| General Electives | Upper-level General Elective4 | 3 | General Elective | |
| Gen Ed: Non-Lab Science | Approved Non-Lab Science Course2 | 3 | Nat Science | |
| Additional Concentration or General Electives | Additional Concentration Requirement or | 3 | Major or General Elective | |
| General Elective (Upper-level)3 | ||||
| Core Requirements/Apex | BAS 491 Applied Sciences Capstone | 3 | Apex | |
| Total Credits: 138 | ||||
*Denotes a course that must be taken at George Mason University while attending 91³Ô¹Ï. Failure to complete your co-enrollment course(s) while attending 91³Ô¹Ï can significantly affect your timeline for Mason graduation. Please see your ADVANCE Coach for more information and to enroll.
Important Academic Information:
1Students who complete ENG 111 after Spring 2024 will earn ENGH elective for ENG 111 and ENGH 101 for ENG 112. Students completing ENG 111 after Spring 2024 must take ENGH 101 at Mason, unless ENG 112 is completed at 91³Ô¹Ï. Students may opt to attempt the ENGH 101 waiver by exam. Students should attempt the exam, if possible, before their first term of enrollment at Mason, and no later than the first term. Please note: exam availability is limited to specific dates and delaying the completion of ENGH 101 can delay students' Mason graduation timeline. For more information, visit: https://composition.gmu.edu/waivers/engh-101.
2For approved Mason Core courses, please visit - https://catalog.gmu.edu/mason-core/.
3For approved Additional Concentration Requirements, please visit - https://catalog.gmu.edu/colleges-schools/interdisciplinary-programs-courses/applied-science-bas/#requirementstext
44Upper-level electives must be selected in consultation with an advisor.
Additional General Notes & Resources:
• If English is not your first language or you have completed ESL coursework, you must complete ENG 111 and ENG 112 prior to matriculating to George Mason University to meet the English Language Proficiency requirement.
• For academic policies and procedures, please see Mason catalog - https://catalog.gmu.edu/policies/
• Students seeking a bachelor's degree must apply at least 45 credits of upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above) toward graduation.