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

B.S.A.T. degree

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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 to 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 in ATCAS (Athletic Training Centralized Application System).
2. Two professional recommendations.  One professional recommendation must be completed by an athletic trainer with whom clinical observation hours were obtained.  The other professional recommendation must be completed by an instructor or professor.
3. An overall GPA of 2.7 or higher.
4. Satisfactory completion of the following courses: BIO 101, CHM 120; CHM 127 or CHM 131; HSC 212, HSC 214, HSC 302, HSC 308, HSC 317, NDS 370; PHY 100 or PHY 130QR; PSY 100, PSY 220; STA 282QR or PSY 211QR
5. Complete a minimum of 60 hours of practical experience with an athletic trainer.
6. Admissions interview.
7. Healthcare provider CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

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 and adhere to the AT Program Handbook and the BOC, Inc. Standards of Professional Practice.

 

Program Requirements

Core Requirements (23 hours)

ATR 150	Introduction to Athletic Training	3(3-0)
ATR 250	Surface Anatomy I	3(3-0)
ATR 251	Surface Anatomy II	3(3-0)
ATR 300	Therapeutic Intervention	3(3-0)
ATR 340	Athletic Training Field Experience	2(Spec)
ATR 350	Immediate Care	3(3-0)
ATR 400WI	Research Methods and Evidence Based Medicine	3(3-0)
NDS 375WI	Nutrition and Performance	3(3-0)

Core I Requirements (32 hours)

These hours are double counted for B.S.A.T. and M.S.A.T.

ATR 500WI	Clinical Research I	3(3-0)
ATR 600	Immersive Clinical Education I	4(Spec)
ATR 605	Injury Prevention I	2(1-1)
ATR 610	Clinical Education I	1(Spec)
ATR 620	Clinical Education II	1(Spec)
ATR 680	Assessment I	3(3-0)
ATR 681	Therapeutic Modalities	3(2-1)
ATR 682	Assessment II	3(3-0)
ATR 683	Therapeutic Rehabilitation I	3(3-0)
ATR 684	Assessment III	3(3-0)
ATR 685	Therapeutic Rehabilitation II	3(2-1)
ATR 687	Manual Therapy	3(3-0)

Total: 55 semester hours