The curriculum phase is highly competitive. Entry into this phase of the athletic training curriculum is NOT guaranteed upon completion of the pre-professional phase. The determining factors include: the success of the pre-professional experience, meeting all academic prerequisites, and how many students are currently enrolled in the program. The number of students admitted into the program varies from year to year.

Selection is centered on academic achievement and athletic training experiences. Academic achievement involves successful completion of HSC 292 and 293 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II), ATH 200 (Pre-Professional Practicum in Athletic Training), and ATH 260 (Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries) and maintaining an over-all grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4-point scale.

Any student who will have completed all prerequisites by the end of July following the sophomore year is eligible to apply for admission. Applications are available from the Director of the Athletic Training Education Program and must be completed and submitted to the Program Director by July 1st prior to the semester of admission. Applications are available from the PD and can be downloaded from here.

The following requirements are needed in order to apply to the curriculum phase of the athletic training education program.

• You must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 for ALL course work attempted.

• You must be an Athletic Training major.

• You must have completed a basic college-level human anatomy course (ex. HSC 292 and HSC 293 with a grade of “C” or higher.

• You must have completed a course in First Aid & CPR for the professional rescuer (ex. ATH 353 – Safety, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer) with a grade of “B-” or higher. You must have and maintain a current CPR card (by American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council or equivalent).

• You must have completed ATH 200, Pre-Professional Practicum in Athletic Training with a grade of “B-” or higher.

• You must have completed a basic college-level athletic training course (ex. ATH 260 – Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries) with a grade of “B-” or higher.

• You must sign the confidentiality form.

Athletic training experiences are the second category of prerequisites. The two requirements are:

• You must obtain a recommendation from a NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer that knows you and your interest and commitment to athletic training.

• You must have completed all clinical proficiencies outlined for ATH 200 and ATH 260.

Proficiency signature pages for ATH 200 and ATH 260 can be downloaded, here.

In addition to the two categories of prerequisites, professional goals and work experience related to any of the allied health fields (e.g. rescue squad, physical therapy aide, etc.) are taken into consideration when weighing athletic training experiences. Students will be notified, in writing, of the outcome of their application. If the application is accepted, the student will begin the curriculum phase. If, however, the application is rejected, the student will have the opportunity to re-apply the following year. Admission decisions may be appealed to the Program Director within two weeks after official notification.

Students wishing to apply for admission to the Athletic Training Education Program must submit application materials no later than July 1st of their sophomore year. Students, including transfer students, may apply for admission during any academic year but must realize that they will devote a minimum of four academic semesters, excluding summer terms, to the program of study.

Regardless of a student’s academic standing, applications are due in the Program Director’s office by July 1st preceding the academic year for which the student wishes to be admitted into the program. Applications received after July 1st cannot be guaranteed consideration for the ensuing academic year. Optimum consideration will be given to students who:

• Have an overall GPA of 2.75 at the time the application is submitted;
• Successfully completed ATH 200 with a final grade not lower than a B-;
• Successfully completed ATH 260 with a final grade not lower than a B-.

Secured recommendations from two individuals (e.g., employers, instructors, and certified athletic trainers) who know the student and his/her work ethics (at least one recommendation must be made by an ATC). The Program Director may not be used for a recommendation.

Transfer Policy

Students who are entering the ATEP will be required to follow the sequence of classes regardless of their academic standing. Transfer students must adhere to the Competitive Admissions Policy established for the ATEP and outlined in the previous section. Typically, the course work for the ATEP, with the exception of ATH 200 and ATH 260, will require four semesters to complete, excluding summer sessions.

Suggested Course Sequence