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Requirements

All students who plan a program of study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training must first be accepted for admission to the University. Applicants then apply to the program. Program enrollment is limited by the availability of faculty and clinical field experiences, therefore admission is competitive.

The program uses a multiple tier admission process: Tier I: Admission into the program and Tier II: Admission into the professional practice cohort. Tier 1: "Admission to the program" allows the student to start foundational didactic and laboratory coursework needed to have successful clinical field experiences. Tier II: "Admission into a professional practice cohort" allows the student to start clinical field experiences needed as part of the professional program. The student must successfully complete both to be eligible for credentialing as an athletic trainer.

Tier I: Admission into the Program

Applicants will apply for admission into the program during the semester in which they prerequisites and administrative requirements will be completed. Applications to the program are due to the program director by February 1st (Fall Admission) and September 1st (Spring Admission). Applicants work with an assigned advisor and are required to submit a completed application form. As part of the application process, the student must submit the following to be considered for admission into the program:

  1. A completed application form with the following support materials
  2. Acknowledgment of program Technical Standards
  3. Completion of favorable criminal background screening
  4. Completion of Health and Immunization Packet (includes health history form, immunizations form, and physical examination for completed by a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant)
  5. Official transcripts from all colleges attended
  6. Current Health Care Provider CPR and First Aid certifications

Selection Criteria for Admission into Program:

To be considered for admission into the program the student must meet the following criteria:

  1. Completed application with all components present
  2. 32 hours of college-level credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
  3. Competition of any academic literacy requirements

Tier II: Admission into the Professional Practice Cohort

The Professional Practice Cohort requires the student to complete clinical field experiences with an assigned preceptor. The student should prepare to complete an average of 20 hours of clinical field experiences a week. These hours are assigned by the clinical preceptor and some of the hours and experiences occur outside the traditional academic calendar and during weekends. External employment is discouraged, if needed the employment must be flexible and work around time required for clinical field experiences.

Applicants will apply for admission into the professional practice cohort the semester in which the following prerequisites and administrative requirements will be completed. Applications to the professional practice are due to the program director by March 1st (Fall Cohort) or October 1st (Spring Cohort). As part of the application process, the student must submit the following to be considered for entry into the professional practice cohort:

  1. A completed application form
  2. Membership in National Athletic Trainers Association
  3. Completion of Professional Behaviors orientation
  4. Completion of at least 75 hours of observation under a certified athletic trainer
  5. Two letters of recommendation (one from an athletic trainer)
  6. Interview with the Professional Practice Committee

Selection Criteria

To be considered for admission the student must meet the following criteria:

  1. Completed application, NATA membership, and Professional Behaviors orientation
  2. Completion of at least 75 hours of observation with an athletic trainer
  3. Two letters of recommendation (one from an athletic trainer)
  4. Favorable interview with the Professional Practice committee
  5. 48 hours of college-level credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
  6. Completion with a C or better of current enrollment in the following coursework: athp-1310'>ATHP 1310, athp-2305'>ATHP 2305, athp-2310'>ATHP 2310, athp-1110'>ATHP 1110, biol-2321'>BIOL 2321/biol-2121'>BIOL 2121, and biol-2322'>BIOL 2322/biol-2122'>BIOL 2122.