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Courses 

Coursework for the professional MS in Athletic Training program is divided into two phases: Pre-Professional Phase and the Professional Phase. Students applying for the Accelerated MS in Athletic Training program (entry point 1) will complete prerequisite coursework during the first two years of their undergraduate degree. At the conclusion of their sophomore year, students will apply to the Accelerated MS in Athletic Training program. Upon successful application and acceptance into the program, students will complete one year (two semesters) of pre-professional curriculum. During their last two years, students will complete the professional curriculum. 

Students who have already achieved a bachelor's degree and have met the prerequisite requirements (entry point 2) will apply to the MS in Athletic Training program and upon acceptance, will complete the professional curriculum.

Pre-professional Phase (Entry Point 1 Only)

During the pre-professional phase students complete prerequisite and general education courses along with specific Athletic Training-related prerequisites.

First Semester (Fall) 

  • REHSCI 1200/1201 - Human Anatomy and Lab, 4 credits 
  • REHSCI 1205 - Human Physiology, 4 credits
  • REHSCI 1235 - Medical Terminology, 1 credit 
  • NUTR 1006 - Introduction to Human Nutrition, 3 credits
  • ATHLTR 1813 – Introduction to Clinical Athletic Training 1, 1 credit
  • ATHLTR 1815 – Foundations in Evaluation and Treatment, 1 credit
  • ATHLTR 1816 – Medical Ethics, 2 credits

Second Semester (Spring)

  • ATHLTR 1800 – Principles of Research Methodology, 3 credits
  • REHSCI 1220 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics, 2 credits
  • REHSCI 1221 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics Lab, 1 credit
  • REHSCI 1265 - Pharmacology in Rehabilitation, 3 credits 
  • ATHLTR 1805 - Exercise Physiology, 2 credits
  • ATHLTR 1806 - Exercise Physiology Lab, 1 credit
  • ATHLTR 1814 – Introduction to Clinical Athletic Training 2, 1 credit
  • ATHLTR 1833 - Strength and Conditioning, 2 credits 

 

Pre-Professional Phase (Entry Point 2 Only)

Summer Term

  • ATHLTR 1815 – Foundations in Evaluation and Treatment, 1 credits

Professional Phase (Entry Points 1 & 2)

The following courses are to be completed in four semesters and are graduate-level curriculum.

First Semester (Fall)

  • ATHLTR 2801 – Clinical Practicum 1, 3 credits
  • ATHLTR 2805 – Injury Evaluation of the Lower Extremity, 4 credits
  • ATHLTR 2807 – Therapeutic Interventions 1, 4 credits
  • ATHLTR 2809 – Functional Human Anatomy, 2 credits
  • ATHLTR 2810 – Evidence Based Practice in Athletic Training, 2 credits

Second Semester (Spring)

  • ATHLTR 2802 – Clinical Practicum 2, 3 credits
  • ATHLTR 2806 – Injury Evaluation of the Upper Extremity, 4 credits
  • ATHLTR 2808 – Therapeutic Interventions, 4 credits
  • ATHLTR 2813 – General Medical & Pharmacological Principles, 4 credits

Third Semester (Fall)

  • ATHLTR 2803 – Clinical Practicum 3, 3 credits
  • ATHLTR 2811 – Graduate Research 1, 3 credits
  • ATHLTR 2814 – Advanced Clinical Procedures, 3 credits

  • ATHLTR 2815 – Current Concepts in Sports Medicine, 2 credits

  • ATHLTR 2816 – Administrative Aspects of Athletic Training, 4 credits

Fourth Semester (Spring)

  • ATHLTR 2804 – Clinical Practicum 4, 5 credits
  • ATHLTR 2812 – Graduate Research 2, 3 credits
  • ATHLTR 2817 – Leadership and Professional Development, 3 credits
  • ATHLTR 2818 – BOC Prep, 1 credit
  • Elective of choice – 3 credits

View Program Catalog and Course Descriptions

View previous curriculum information for all students admitted prior to 2021.