BS in Athletic Training Curriculum

BS in Athletic Training Curriculum

Preprofessional Component

Examination and an evaluation of high school units presented determine initial placement in the English and mathematics courses. The minimum mathematics requirement is MA 275. Biology and athletic training courses must be completed in the appropriate semesters as indicated. The following courses must be completed with a C- or better and a minimum GPA of 2.67.

Where applicable, courses may be used to satisfy University Curriculum requirements. Progression to the professional component occurs in the fourth semester or second year, spring semester.

The following courses must be completed with a minimum of a B- at Quinnipiac and prior to entry into the professional component of the Athletic Training program. All AT courses must be taken at Quinnipiac.

Professional Component

The Admissions, Progression and Retention Committee for the program in athletic training is responsible for evaluating and screening candidates for the professional component of the program. Program requirements are established in conjunction with the guidelines established by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education and are acceptable to the school and university administration. Clinical assignments (clinical practicum I–V) are divided between Quinnipiac and off-campus sites. Students are responsible for transportation to and from all off-campus sites and should plan to have a vehicle by the fourth semester. Most off-campus sites are within 15 miles from the main campus. Students involved in varsity athletics typically require additional semester(s) to complete the program.

The curriculum for the professional courses in the program is subject to modification as deemed necessary to maintain a high-quality educational experience and keep current with best practices in the profession.

Athletic Training Curriculum

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Students enrolled in the AT/DPT dual program or interested in certain graduate programs should substitute CHE 110–CHE 111 for CHE 101–CHE 102.

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These AT courses have a laboratory and/or clinical component.

**Students admitted to the AT/DPT dual major need to take PHY 110, PHY 111and MA 141 (total credits 129). Additionally, students must achieve a 3.20 cumulative GPA and a 3.20 average for 46 credits of selected math and science courses at the completion of all credits for admission to the graduate DPT program.

A GPA of 3.00 must be maintained each semester during the professional component; C, D and F grades are unacceptable in the core courses during the professional component of the program.

The Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).