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 semester (15 credits)

    • ATR 150:  Introduction to Athletic Training (3 credits)
    • BIO 101:  General Biology (3 credits)
    • English competency course (3 credits)
    • Math competency course (3 credits)
    • TAI 170:  Oral Interpretation of Literature (3 credits)*
      • *TAI 170 counts as an oral competency course and university program group IB course. This course is not required but recommended.

    Spring semester (15 credits)

    • ATR 250:  Surface Anatomy I (3 credits)
    • PSY 220:  Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
    • University Program group IA course (3 credits)
    • University Program group IIIB course (3 credits)
    • University Program group IVA course (3 credits)

    Fall semester (16 credits)

    • ATR 251:  Surface Anatomy II (3 credits)
    • English competency course (3 credits)
    • HSC 201:  Medical Terminology (3 credits)
    • HSC 214:  Human Anatomy (4 credits)
    • NDS 370:  Nutrition (3 credits)

    Spring semester (16 credits)

    • ATR 300:  Therapeutic Intervention (3 credits)
    • STA 282QR:  Introduction to Statistics (3 credits) or PSY 211QR:  Introduction to Psychological Statistics (3 credits)
    • HSC 302:  Human Physiology (4 credits)
    • HSC 317:  Community Health (3 credits)
    • PSY 100:  Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)

    Fall semester (15-16 credits)

    • ATR 340:  Athletic Training Field Experience (2 credits)
    • HSC 212:  Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology (3 credits)
    • NDS 375WI:  Nutrition and Performance (3 credits)
    • University Program group IVB course (3 credits)
    • CHM 120:  Survey of Chemistry (4 credits) and CHM 127:  Introductory Chemistry Lab (1 credit) or CHM 131:  General Chemistry (4 credits)

    Spring semester (18-19 credits)

    • ATR 350:  Immediate Care (3 credits)
    • ATR 400WI:  Research Methods and Evidence Based Medicine (3 credits)
    • HSC 308:  Physiology of Sport and Exercise (3 credits)
    • HSC 532:  Diversity Issues in Health Professions (3 credits)
    • PHY 100:  Conceptual Physics (3 credits) or PHY 130QR:  College Physics (4 credits)
    • University Program group IVC course (3 credits)

    Summer semester (6 credits)

    • ATR 600: Immersive Clinical Education (4 credits)
    • ATR 605: Injury Prevention I (2 credits)

    Fall semester (13 credits)

    • ATR 500WI:  Clinical Research I (3 credits)
    • ATR 610:  Clinical Education I (1 credit)
    • ATR 680:  Assessment I (3 credits)
    • ATR 681:  Therapeutic Modalities (3 credits)
    • ATR 683:  Therapeutic Rehabilitation I (3 credits)

    Spring semester (13 credits)

    • ATR 620:  Clinical Education II (1 credit)
    • ATR 682:  Assessment II (3 credits)
    • ATR 684:  Assessment III (3 credits)
    • ATR 685:  Therapeutic Rehabilitation II (3 credits)
    • ATR 687:  Manual Therapy (3 credits)

    Summer semester (9 credits)

    • ATR 730:  Clinical Education III (1 credit)
    • ATR 775:  Emergency Care (3 credits)
    • ATR 786:  Assessment IV (3 credits)
    • ATR 794:  Pharmacology (2 credits)

    Fall semester (14 credits)

    • ATR 740:  Clinical Education IV (1 credit)
    • ATR 751:  Professional Responsibility (2 credits)
    • ATR 765:  Injury Prevention II (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)

    Spring semester (10 credits)

    • ATR 795:  Clinical Research II (3 credits)
    • ATR 799:  Immersive Clinical Education II (7 credits)

    Learn more about BSAT courses

    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 semester (6 credits)

      • ATR 600: Immersive Clinical Education (4 credits)
      • ATR 605: Injury Prevention I (2 credits)

      Fall semester (13 credits)

      • ATR 500WI:  Clinical Research I (3 credits)
      • ATR 610:  Clinical Education I (1 credit)
      • ATR 680:  Assessment I (3 credits)
      • ATR 681:  Therapeutic Modalities (3 credits)
      • ATR 683:  Therapeutic Rehabilitation I (3 credits)

      Spring semester (13 credits)

      • ATR 620:  Clinical Education II (1 credit)
      • ATR 682:  Assessment II (3 credits)
      • ATR 684:  Assessment III (3 credits)
      • ATR 685:  Therapeutic Rehabilitation II (3 credits)
      • ATR 687:  Manual Therapy (3 credits)

      Summer semester (9 credits)

      • ATR 730:  Clinical Education III (1 credit)
      • ATR 775:  Emergency Care (3 credits)
      • ATR 786:  Assessment IV (3 credits)
      • ATR 794:  Pharmacology (2 credits)

      Fall semester (14 credits)

      • ATR 740:  Clinical Education IV (1 credit)
      • ATR 751:  Professional Responsibility (2 credits)
      • ATR 765:  Injury Prevention II (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)

      Spring semester (10 credits)

      • ATR 795:  Clinical Research II (3 credits)
      • ATR 799:  Immersive Clinical Education II (7 credits)

      Learn more about MSAT courses
      Athletic Training Program

      Health Professions Building 1222

      Central Michigan University

      Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

      Phone:  989-774-1054

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