AT Program Curriculum

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We offer two options for you to choose from to become an athletic trainer: the combined 3+2 BSAT/MSAT program or the 2-year MSAT program. You must complete admission requirements before selection to the MSAT program can be completed. In addition to the graduate coursework, you will have a variety of clinical experiences. 

3+2 BSAT/MSAT

The 3+2 BSAT/MSAT is structured into three years of undergraduate coursework and two years of graduate coursework in athletic training. Upon completion of the MSAT, you will be awarded both the BSAT and MSAT degrees. You are strongly encouraged to meet with the athletic training faculty advisor to understand the requirements for the undergraduate major and admissions criteria for the MSAT program.

    Fall (15 credits)Spring (15 credits)
    ATR 150:  Introduction to Athletic Training (3 credits)ATR 250:  Surface Anatomy I (3 credits)
    BIO 101:  General Biology (3 credits)PSY 220:  Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
    English competency course (3 credits)University Program group IA course (3 credits)
    Math competency course (3 credits)University Program group IIIB course (3 credits)
    TAI 170*:  Oral Interpretation of Literature (3 credits)University Program group IVA course (3 credits)

    *TAI 170 counts as an oral competency course and university program group IB course. This course is not required but recommended.

    Fall (16 credits)Spring (16 credits)
    ATR 251:  Surface Anatomy II (3 credits)ATR 300:  Therapeutic Intervention (3 credits)
    English competency course (3 credits)STA 282QR:  Introduction to Statistics (3 credits)
    or
    PSY 211QR:  Introduction to Psychological Statistics (3 credits)
    HSC 201:  Medical Terminology (3 credits)HSC 302:  Human Physiology (4 credits)
    HSC 214:  Human Anatomy (4 credits)HSC 317:  Community Health (3 credits)
    NDS 370:  Nutrition (3 credits)PSY 100:  Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)

     

    Fall (15-16 credits)Spring (18-19 credits)
    ATR 340:  Athletic Training Field Experience (2 credits)ATR 350:  Immediate Care (3 credits)
    HSC 212:  Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology (3 credits)ATR 400WI:  Research Methods and Evidence Based Medicine (3 credits)
    NDS 375WI:  Nutrition and Performance (3 credits)HSC 308:  Physiology of Sport and Exercise (3 credits)
    University Program group IVB course (3 credits)HSC 532:  Diversity Issues in Health Professions (3 credits)
    CHM 120:  Survey of Chemistry (4 credits) and CHM 127:  Introductory Chemistry Lab (1 credit)
    or
    CHM 131:  General Chemistry (4 credits)    		PHY 100:  Conceptual Physics (3 credits)
    or
    PHY 130QR:  College Physics (4 credits)
     University Program group IVC course (3 credits)

     

    Summer (6 credits)Fall (13 credits)Spring (13 credits)
    ATR 600: Immersive Clinical Education (4 credits)ATR 500WI:  Clinical Research I (3 credits)ATR 620:  Clinical Education II (1 credit)
    ATR 605: Injury Prevention I (2 credits)ATR 610:  Clinical Education I (1 credit)ATR 682:  Assessment II (3 credits)
     ATR 680:  Assessment I (3 credits)ATR 684:  Assessment III (3 credits)
     ATR 681:  Therapeutic Modalities (3 credits)ATR 685:  Therapeutic Rehabilitation II (3 credits)
     ATR 683:  Therapeutic Rehabilitation I (3 credits)ATR 687:  Manual Therapy (3 credits)

     

    Summer (9 credits)Fall (14 credits)Spring (10 credits)
    ATR 730:  Clinical Education III (1 credit)ATR 740:  Clinical Education IV (1 credit)ATR 795:  Clinical Research II (3 credits)
    ATR 775:  Emergency Care (3 credits)ATR 751:  Professional Responsibility (2 credits)ATR 799:  Immersive Clinical Education II (7 credits)
    ATR 786:  Assessment IV (3 credits)ATR 765:  Injury Prevention II (2 credits) 
    ATR 794:  Pharmacology (2 credits)ATR 780:  Organization and Administration for Athletic Training (3 credits) 
     ATR 790:  Evidence-Based Medicine (3 credits) 
     ATR 792:  Cultural Competence in Health Care (3 credits) 

     

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    MSAT

    The 2-year stand alone MSAT consists of two years of graduate coursework in athletic training. If you're contemplating the MSAT program, you are strongly encouraged to meet with the athletic training program director or athletic training faculty advisor to assure you understand the admissions criteria for the MSAT program.

      Summer (6 credits)Fall (13 credits)Spring (13 credits)
      ATR 600:  Immersive Clinical Education I (4 credits)ATR 500WI:  Clinical Research I (3 credits)ATR 620:  Clinical Education II (1 credit)
      ATR 605:  Injury Prevention I (2 credits)ATR 610:  Clinical Education I (1 credit)ATR 682:  Assessment II (3 credits)
       ATR 680:  Assessment I (3 credits)ATR 684:  Assessment III (3 credits)
       ATR 681:  Therapeutic Modalities (3 credits)ATR 685:  Therapeutic Rehabilitation II (3 credits)
       ATR 683:  Therapeutic Rehabilitation I (3 credits)ATR 687:  Manual Therapy (3 credits)

       

      Summer (9 credits)Fall (14 credits)Spring (10 credits)
      ATR 730:  Clinical Education III (1 credit)ATR 740:  Clinical Education IV (1 credit)ATR 795:  Clinical Research II (3 credits)
      ATR 775:  Emergency Care (3 credits)ATR 751:  Professional Responsibility (2 credits)ATR 799:  Immersive Clinical Education II (7 credits)
      ATR 786:  Assessment IV (3 credits)ATR 765:  Injury Prevention II (2 credits) 
      ATR 794:  Pharmacology (2 credits)ATR 780:  Organization and Administration for Athletic Training (3 credits) 
       ATR 790:  Evidence-Based Medicine (3 credits) 
       ATR 792:  Cultural Competence in Health Care (3 credits) 


      Learn more about MSAT courses
      Athletic Training Program

      Health Professions Building 1213

      Central Michigan University

      Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

      Phone:  989-774-2644

      Email the Interim Program Director Dr. Hamlyn