Program Overview

Dual Program in PT and AT

Become a Sports Medicine Expert Clinician

Physical therapy is a challenging and satisfying profession, with many career pathways to choose from. One particular pathway is developing a career that specializes in sports medicine. Certified athletic trainers have expertise in preventing, recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries that result from athletics and other physical activity.

The Dual Degree program DPT/MSAT has been established for those students who wish to become members in both professions, sharing a common link to become a sports medicine expert clinician. The Dual Degree program offers the student all of the courses required to meet the standards to take the physical therapy licensure examination and the athletic training BOC certification examination. Courses are shared between programs where there is didactic course work that is overlapping between the two professions.

Admission Requirements

This Dual Degree program involves formal admittance into the DPT and MSAT programs. Additional admission requirements beyond the formal acceptance into each program are listed below:

• No more than five Dual Degree DPT/MSAT students are admitted annually due to availability of clinical affiliation sites for this program.
• Applicants must submit a typed letter with the application to the DPT and MSAT programs stating a request for being admitted into the Dual Degree program.
• Applicants who wish to pursue the Dual Degree program, who have been formally admitted into the DPT and MSAT programs, are ranked on a competitive basis using the admissions criteria established for the DPT and MSAT programs. Admission into the Dual Degree DPT/MSAT program is granted to the top five applicants.

Program Details

Curriculum

The Dual Degree program DPT/MSAT includes all the courses required to meet the standards for both the physical therapy licensure examination and the athletic training BOC certification examination. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in both physical therapy and athletic training, preparing them for a career as a sports medicine expert clinician.

Research and Academic Areas

Physical Therapy

The physical therapy program at Shenandoah University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in physical therapy, preparing them for a career in this field. The program includes coursework in areas such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and pharmacology, as well as clinical experience in a variety of settings.

Athletic Training

The athletic training program at Shenandoah University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in athletic training, preparing them for a career in this field. The program includes coursework in areas such as injury prevention, recognition, and management, as well as clinical experience in a variety of settings.

Academic Resources and Support

Faculty and Staff

The faculty and staff at Shenandoah University are committed to providing students with a high-quality education and support throughout their academic career. The university offers a range of academic resources, including academic advising, tutoring, and career counseling.

University Libraries

The university libraries at Shenandoah University provide students with access to a wide range of academic resources, including books, journals, and online databases. The libraries also offer a range of services, including research assistance and interlibrary loan.

Learning Support Services

The learning support services at Shenandoah University are designed to provide students with the support they need to succeed academically. The university offers a range of services, including academic advising, tutoring, and career counseling.