Master of Science in Athletic Training

Advisor:
Michael G. Miller
1037 Student Recreation Center

The Department of Human Performance and Health Education offers a Master of Science in Athletic Training.

The Athletic Training concentration is an CAATE accredited post-professional athletic training education program designed to provide the student with advanced athletic training, didactic and laboratory experiences, clinical internship opportunities in which the students will solidify their skills, and research experiences to become better clinicians and educators. Students wishing to pursue this degree program must be either BOC certified or eligible for BOC certification.

Admission Requirements

Meet Graduate College admission standards, successful completion of an undergraduate major or minor or equivalent appropriate for intended emphasis area, submission of GRE scores, submission of a letter of intent, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation.

Research Cognate (6 hours)

HPHE 6900 - Research Procedures in Human Performance and Health Education Credits: 3 hrs.
HPHE 6920 - Analytical Techniques in Human Performance and Health Education Credits: 3 hrs.

Required Courses (24 hours)

HPHE 6320 - Theories of Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3 hrs.
HPHE 6810 - Sports Medicine: Applied Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 2 hours
HPHE 6821 - Manual Therapy Techniques in Sports Medicine Credits: 3 hours
HPHE 6830 - Aquatic Therapy Techniques and Rehabilitation Credits: 3 hrs.
HPHE 6850 - Advanced Techniques in Therapeutic Modalities Credits: 3 hrs.
HPHE 6880 - Orthopedic Fabrication and Diagnostics in Sports Medicine Credits: 3 hours
HPHE 6890 - Emergency Management in Athletic Training Credits: 3 hours
HPHE 7120 - Professional Field Experience Credits: 1 to 12 hours
(Credits: 4 hours needed)

Capstone Experience (6 hours)

Chose one of the following options:

Thesis Option

HPHE 7000 - Master’s Thesis Credits: 1 to 6 hours

Independent Research Option

HPHE 7100 - Independent Research Credits: 2 to 6 hours
(Credits: 3 hours needed)