This M.S. is the professional phase of the Pre-AT/AT curriculum. The dual-degree program is a 5-year, 3+2 dual-degree (b.s./m.s.) and results in students earning the B.S. in Exercise Science – Pre-Athletic Training and the M.S. in Athletic Training.

Students who complete the professional phase of the dual-degree program are eligible to sit for the national Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer exam and to apply for professional licensure. Passing this exam awards the student with the ATC ® (Certified Athletic Trainer) credential and title “Athletic Trainer”.

Degree Requirements

Students must earn

1. A minimum grade of ‘C’ in any course with the ATEG or ESSG prefix that utilizes standard grading
2. A ‘Pass’ in any course with the ATEG or ESSG prefix that utilizes P/F grading

For additional information on policies and requirements for the program, please refer to the Exercise Science and Athletic Training Overview.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
ATEG 50100	Connective Tissues	3
ATEG 50200	Acute Care and Emergency Management	4
ATEG 50300	Clinical Anatomy	3
ATEG 50400	Professional Practice in Athletic Training	3
ATEG 50500	Athletic Training Practicum I	3
ATEG 50600	Assessment of Musculoskeletal Conditions	4
ATEG 50700	Assessment of General Medical Conditions	4
ATEG 50800	Therapeutic Interventions in Athletic Training I	4
ATEG 51000	Athletic Training Practicum II	3
ATEG 51100	Clinical Research in Athletic Training I	2
ATEG 51500	Clinical Capabilities in Athletic Training	2
ESSG 52100	Advanced Study in Exercise Physiology	3
ATEG 60400	Health Care Delivery and Administration in Athletic Training	3
ATEG 60500	Athletic Training Practicum III	3
ATEG 60800	Therapeutic Interventions in Athletic Training II	4
ATEG 61000	Athletic Training Practicum IV	6
ATEG 61100	Clinical Research in Athletic Training II	2
ATEG 61500	Advanced Topics in Athletic Training	4
Total Credits		60

Courses within the B.S. Exercise Pre-Athletic Training phase of the B.S./M.S. Program