Program Overview
Introduction to the Dual Degree Athletic Training Program
The Dual Degree Athletic Training program at Marist offers students two options for pursuing a graduate degree in Athletic Training. The program includes a standalone two-year Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) and an accelerated, combined five-year dual degree program that results in students earning both the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology and the MSAT.
Program Overview
The dual degree BS/MSAT program aims to equip students with a strong scientific foundation and the extensive practical experience necessary to become certified athletic trainers. After completing the BS/MSAT program, graduates will have earned the opportunity to take the national certification examination administered by the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC), which ultimately leads to certification as athletic trainers and eligibility for state licensure.
Program Structure
Athletic training students will gain hands-on experience in traditional and non-traditional settings. As part of the program, students are required to complete fully immersive clinical settings either on campus, or at other local colleges/universities, at local high schools and non-sport settings.
Employment Opportunities
Completion of the program can lead to employment opportunities in various settings, including:
- High schools
- Colleges
- Universities
- Professional sports organizations
- Hospitals
- Medical clinics
- Performing arts
- Military
- Corporate
- Industrial environments
Admission Requirements
Students will matriculate into the combined 5-year BS/MSAT dual degree program as first-year students and will be admitted to the BS in Biology and MSAT track according to standard admissions procedures and policies. Current sophomores and juniors may also elect to pursue the dual degree by contacting the program director to submit a Change of Major form.
Academic Status Policy
A separate Academic Status Policy for the combined 5-year BS/MSAT dual degree program is as follows: At the end of the junior year (May of Year 3), students will be reviewed for transition and retention into the graduate and professional phase of the dual degree program. To be enrolled in the MSAT and the graduate-level courses, students must have completed at least 96 hours of undergraduate courses by the end of the junior year including:
- Anatomy & Physiology I and II: 4 credits each, including applicable labs
- General Biology I and II: 4 credits each, including applicable labs
- General Chemistry I and II: 4 credits each, including applicable labs
- Physics I and II: 4 credits each, including applicable labs
- Psychology: 3 credits
- Statistics: 3 credits A cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 and a 3.0 GPA for the science courses listed above is required for transition and retention into the graduate and professional phase of the dual degree program. Additionally, all of the above courses must be completed with grades of "C" or above (C- will not be accepted).
Volunteer or Work-Related Experience
Candidates must also complete a minimum of 60 hours of volunteer or work-related athletic training experience. The hours must be in a minimum of two different settings under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer.
Curriculum
The BS in Biology requires completion of 120 credits and the MSAT requires an additional 58 credits. Marist students can begin the MSAT program after the third (junior) year of undergraduate study. The fourth year begins with a summer session and includes both graduate and undergraduate coursework. The fifth year consists of graduate coursework only.
Year I - Undergraduate
Fall
- BIO 130 - General Biology I - 4 credits
- CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I - 3 credits
- CHEM 112 - General Chemistry I Lab - 1 credit
- ENG 120 - Writing for College - 3 credits
- PHIL 101 - Philosophical Perspectives - 3 credits
- Elective/Pathway - 3 credits
Spring
- BIOL 131 - General Biology II - 4 credits
- CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II - 3 credits
- CHEM 116 - General Chemistry II Lab - 1 credit
- FYS 101 - First Year Seminar - 4 credits
- MATH 130 - Intro to Statistics - 3 credits
- HLTH 110 - Intro to Health Professions - 1 credit
Year II - Undergraduate
Fall
- CHEM 201 - Principles of Organic Chemistry - 3 credits
- CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry Lab - 1 credit
- Technological Competency Course - 3 credits
- (CORE Literature) - 3 credits
- PHYS 201 - College Physics I - 3 credits
- PHYS 213 - Physics I Lab - 1 credit
- PSYC 101 - Intro to Psych - 3 credits
Spring
- (CORE Fine Art) - 3 credits
- BIOL 312 - Microbiology - 4 credits
- MATH 131 - Statistics II - 3 credits
- PHIL 200 - Ethics - 3 credits
- PHYS 212 - College Physics II - 3 credits
- PHYS 214 - Physics II Lab - 1 credit
Year III - Undergraduate
Fall
- BIOL 201 - Human A&P; I - 4 credits
- MATH 320 - Genetics - 4 credits
- Elective/Pathway - 3 credits
- Related Fields Elective - 3 credits
- Related Fields Elective - 3 credits
Spring
- BIOL 202 - Human A&P; II - 4 credits
- Elective/Pathway - 3 credits
- Biology Elective - 4 credits
- Biology Elective - 3 credits
- Related Fields Elective - 3 credits
Year IV - Undergraduate
Summer
- Undergraduate Elective/Pathway - 3 credits
- Undergraduate (CORE History) - 3 credits
- ATHT 501 - Foundations of Athletic Training - 2 credits
- ATHT 502 - Clinical Skills - 1 credit
- ATHT 503 - Functional Anatomy - 3 credits
- ATHT 504 - Pathophysiology - 2 credits
- ATHT 505 - Emergency Management - 3 credits
Fall
- ATHT 506 - Therapeutic Modalities - 3 credits
- ATHT 510 - Clinical Experience (BIO Int) - 3 credits
- ATHT 511 - Clinical Assess/Diagnosis I* - 3 credits
- ATHT 513 - Therapeutic Interventions I* - 3 credits
- BIOL 477 - Biology Capping - 3 credits
Spring
- Undergraduate Elective/Pathway - 3 credits
- ATHT 512 - Clinical Assess/Diagnosis II* - 3 credits
- ATHT 514 - Therapeutic Interventions II* - 3 credits
- ATHT 515 - Performance Enhance & Cond. - 3 credits
- ATHT 516 - Health Promotions and Wellness - 2 credits
- ATHT 520 - Clinical Experience II - 3 credits
Year V - Graduate
Summer
- ATHT 601 - AT Administration and Policy - 2 credits
- ATHT 602 - Management of Medical Cond. - 2 credits
- ATHT 603 - Research Techniques in AT - 2 credits
- ATHT 610 - Clinical Experience III - 2 credits
- ATHT 613 - Therapeutic Interventions III - 2 credits
Fall
- ATHT 604 - Research Project I - 1 credit
- ATHT 606 - Cultural Competence in AT- 2 credits
- ATHT 620 - Clinical Experience IV - 3 credits
- ATHT 630 - Clinical Experience V - 3 credits
- ATHT 640 - Clinical Experience VI - 3 credits
Spring
- ATHT 605 - Research Project II - 2 credits
- ATHT 607 - Nutrition for Health/Performance - 2 credits
- ATHT 608 - Behavioral Health - 2 credits
- ATHT 609 - Athletic Training Seminar - 2 credits
- ATHT 650 - Clinical Experience VII - 3 credits