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Athletic Training Major, B.S.A.T.

B.S.A.T. degree 

The 3+2 B.S.A.T./M.S.A.T. program is designed for incoming freshmen and transfer students who are interested in completing a master’s degree in athletic training in five instead of six years. In order to receive the B.S.A.T., students must complete the M.S.A.T. requirements. The goal of the undergraduate Athletic Training major is to prepare students to transition into the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited graduate Athletic Training Program. Upon completion of the undergraduate major, graduate program; B.S.A.T. and M. S.A.T. graduation requirements, students will be eligible to apply for the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) national certification examination for athletic trainers. Additional information regarding the athletic training program can be viewed at the program’s website.

Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards

  1. Students intending to pursue the 3+2 B.S.A.T./M.S.A.T. are encouraged to meet with an athletic training faculty advisor early in their academic career to assure they understand the requirements for the undergraduate major and admissions criteria for the graduate athletic training program.
  2. To sign an Athletic Training Major, a student must be admitted into the M.S.A.T. See 3+2 B.S.A.T./M.S.A.T. Admissions Requirements.
  3. A student must meet Technical Standards be considered for admission and therefore continue into the M.S.A.T. 3+2 B.S.A.T./M.S.A.T. (Currently enrolled CMU Undergraduate students only)

3+2 B.S.A.T/M.S.A.T.: Currently enrolled CMU Undergraduate Students only.

Admission Requirements

  1. A completed program application.
  2. Written professional recommendation (clinical experience evaluation).
  3. An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  4. A prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or higher in identified courses (FNS 370, HSC 214, HSC 215, HSC 216, HSC 317, PSY 100).
  5. Completion of additional prerequisite courses with no grade below a 2.0 (BIO 101, CHM 120, CHM 127WI OR CHM 131, HSC 308, PHY 100 OR PHY 130QR, PSY 220, STA 282QR).
  6. Complete a minimum of 60 hours of practical experience with an athletic trainer.
  7. Admissions interview.

Retention Standards

  1. Students must continue to meet program retention criteria and Technical Standards to maintain status in the M.S.A.T.  Consequences for non-compliance have been determined and could include probation, suspension, or dismissal from the Athletic Training Program.
  2. Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in the M.S.A.T.
  3. Maintain established professional standards as described in the AT Policies and Procedures Manual and the BOC, Inc. Standards of Professional Practice.

 

Program Requirements

Core Requirements (23 hours)

ATR 150Introduction to Athletic Training

3(3-0)

ATR 250Surface Anatomy I

3(3-0)

ATR 251Surface Anatomy II

3(3-0)

ATR 300Therapeutic Intervention

3(3-0)

ATR 340Athletic Training Field Experience

2(Spec)

ATR 350Immediate Care

3(3-0)

ATR 400WIResearch Methods and Evidence Based Medicine

3(3-0)

FNS 375WINutrition and Performance

3(3-0)

Core I Requirements (30 hours)

These hours are double counted for B.S.A.T. and M.S.A.T.
ATR 500WIClinical Research I

3(3-0)

ATR 600Immersive Clinical Education I

2(Spec)

ATR 605Injury Prevention I

2(1-1)

ATR 610Clinical Education I

1(Spec)

ATR 620Clinical Education II

1(Spec)

ATR 680Assessment I

3(3-0)

ATR 681Therapeutic Modalities

3(2-1)

ATR 682Assessment II

3(3-0)

ATR 683Therapeutic Rehabilitation I

3(3-0)

ATR 684Assessment III

3(3-0)

ATR 685Therapeutic Rehabilitation II

3(2-1)

ATR 687Manual Therapy

3(3-0)

Total: 53 semester hours