Athletic Training students may complete an accelerated pathway through the Bachelor
of Science (BS) in Athletic Training - Pre Professional Rehabilitation Sciences into
the Master of Science (MS) in Athletic Training – Professional Practice Program.
Early/Dual Admission
The Athletic Training Department allows for an early/dual admission option for students
from the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Athletic Training - Pre Professional Rehabilitation
Sciences into the Master of Science (MS) in Athletic Training – Professional Practice
Program. This permits qualified undergraduate Athletic Training students to enter
the University with provisional admission into the Master of Science (MS) in Athletic
Training – Professional Practice Program and to take graduate coursework that will
apply to both the degrees. This option will allow qualified undergraduates to earn
both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees upon successful completion of the combined
programs.
Direct Admit - Freshman
Incoming students are invited to apply for direct freshman entry into either the Accelerated
or Early/Dual Admission options. Additionally, an incoming student with no more than
twelve (12) college credits may also apply for the direct admit. Direct admit is a
very distinctive feature of the program and if a student is offered direct admission
to the MS in Athletic Training – Professional Practice Program, they must maintain
Board of Governors’ Procedure/Standard Number 2016-25 and program standards to continue
program matriculation.
The direct freshman admit is unique and removes much of the competitive pressure so
admission into the professional phase of the program is guaranteed following completion
of the required courses provided a student meets the standards described previously
for program progression.
Direct admit will be limited to highly qualified applicants. Strong candidates for
direct admit rank in the top quarter of their class, have comparable SAT or ACT test
scores; and have demonstrated proficiency in their high school math and science courses.
Potential students interested in applying for direct admit should begin the application
process for undergraduate admission in the fall of their senior year.
Additional Procedures
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