BS in Heath Sciences to Masters in Athletic Training (3+2)

Program Overview

This four-year Bachelor's program prepares students to become certified Athletic Trainers. It offers a solid foundation in health sciences, anatomy, physiology, and psychology, preparing graduates to sit for the Board of Certification for athletic trainers examination. Upon completion of the Bachelor's program, students can continue to the two-year Master of Science in Athletic Training degree. The total credit hours for the program range from 163 to 164.

Program Outline

The athletic training program is constructed to prepare highly motivated students with interest in the medical field to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) for athletic trainers examination upon graduation.

Outline:

Undergraduate Curriculum:

• Year 1:
• HSCI Core Curriculum:
• Introduction to Health Professions
• Hallmarks
• Pathways Seminar
• Writing Seminar I: Written Communication
• Writing Seminar II: Multimedia Communications
• Topics in American Studies
• Pre- or Introduction to Calculus
• Science:
• Biology I Lecture and Lab
• Biology II Lecture and Lab (or alternate science)
• Chemistry I Lecture and Lab (or alternate science)
• Chemistry II Lecture and Lab (or alternate science)
• Year 2:
• HSCI Core Curriculum:
• Introduction to Healthcare
• Health Science Elective (3 credits)
• Hallmarks:
• American Diversity
• Global Diversity
• Ethics
• Science:
• Anatomy & Physiology I Lecture and Lab
• Anatomy & Physiology II Lecture and Lab
• Psychology:
• Introduction to Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Year 3:
• HSCI Core Curriculum:
• Applied Statistics for Health Sciences
• Health Sciences Electives (12 credits)
• Health Sciences Writing Intensive
• Hallmarks:
• Global Citizenship
• Contemporary Global Issues
• Integrative Seminar
• Science:
• Science Elective (4 credits)
• Psychology:
• (3 credits) Psychology Elective
• Year 4 - MS in Athletic Training:
• Students enter the professional phase in their fourth year to begin the final two years of the Master of Science in Athletic Training degree.
• MSAT Curriculum:

Other:

Total Credit Hours: 163-164