Program Requirements

3+2 Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training/Master of Science in Athletic Training Requirements

The 3+2 Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (B.S.A.T.)/Master of Science in Athletic Training (M.S.A.T.) program is designed for students who are interested in completing a master's degree in athletic training in five years. To receive the BSAT, students must complete the MSAT requirements. The goal of the undergraduate athletic training major is to prepare students for the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education accredited graduate athletic training program. Upon completion of the MSAT, students will be eligible for the Board of Certification, Inc. national certification examination for athletic trainers. All students must meet specific program criteria and technical standards in order to pursue this degree.

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Requirements: View Bulletin for course listings and descriptions.

General Education Requirements (30-42 hours)

Foundational Sciences I (4-5 hours) Select from the following options:

Option A (5 hours)

Option B (4 hours)

Foundational Sciences II (3-4 hours) Select from the following:

PHY 100 Conceptual Physics

PHY 130QR College Physics I

Foundational Sciences III (23 hours)

BIO 101 General Biology

HSC 201 Medical Terminology

HSC 214 Human Anatomy

HSC 215 Human Physiology

HSC 216 Biomechanics and Kinesiology

HSC 308 Physiology of Sport and Exercise

FNS 370 Nutrition

Quantitative Literacy (3 hours)

STA 282QR Introduction to Statistics

Behavioral Science and Cultural Perspective (12 hours)

HSC 317 Community Health

HSC 532 Diversity Issues in the Health Professions

PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology

PSY 220 Developmental Psychology

Specialized Studies

Athletic Training Major

Core Requirements (23 hours)

ATR 150 Introduction to Athletic Training

ATR 250 Surface Anatomy I

ATR 251 Surface Anatomy II

ATR 300 Therapeutic Intervention

ATR 340 Athletic Training Field Experience

ATR 350 Immediate Care

ATR 400WI Research and Evidence-Based Medicine

FNS 375 Nutrition and Performance

Core I Requirements (30 hours double counted for BSAT and MSAT)

Core Requirements I

Total: 53 semester hours

Master of Science in Athletic Training Requirements: View Bulletin for course listings and descriptions.

Core I Requirements (30 hours double counted for BSAT and MSAT)

ATR 500WI Clinical Research

ATR 600 Immersive Clinical Education I

ATR 605 Injury Prevention I

ATR 610 Clinical Education I

ATR 620 Clinical Education II

ATR 680 Assessment I

ATR 681 Therapeutic Modalities

ATR 682 Assessment II

ATR 683 Therapeutic Rehabilitation I

ATR 684 Assessment III

ATR 685 Therapeutic Rehabilitation II

ATR 687 Manual Therapy

Core II Requirements (35 hours)

ATR 730 Clinical Education III

ATR 740 Clinical Education IV

ATR 751 Professional Responsibility in Athletic Training

ATR 765 Injury Prevention II

ATR 775 Emergency Care

ATR 780 Organization and Administration for Athletic Training

ATR 786 Assessment IV

ATR 790 Evidence-Based Medicine

ATR 792 Cultural Competence in Healthcare

ATR 794 Pharmacology

ATR 795 Clinical Research II

ATR 799 Immersive Clinical Education II

Total: 65 semester hours