Athletic Training, M.S.
Master of Science Degree
(Pending SACSCOC Approval - Anticipated to be offered beginning 2019-2020)
Admission Criteria
Acceptance into the Athletic Training Program is competitive and not guaranteed. Prospective students must meet the minimum criteria listed below to be considered for admission to the program:
- Ability to meet the Technical Standards of Admission as documented by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant
- Admission to Piedmont College
- Declare Athletic Training as a major
- "C" or better on all required prerequisite coursework
- Completed application, cover letter, and professional resume (due January 15th)
- Copy of unofficial transcripts
- 35 clinical observation hours with a Certified Athletic Trainer
- Copy of First Aid and CPR-PRO or BLS certification cards
- Copy of immunization records, including Hepatitis B and a TB skin test (within 12 months)
- Overall cumulative minimum GPA of 2.8
- Proof of bloodbourne pathogens training
- Two letters of recommendation (if already enrolled at Piedmont, must be from a faculty or staff member)
- Successful background check and drug screen (must use Castlebranch for both)
- Successful interview (interviews are extended in February)
Provisional Admission Criteria:
Prospective students must have completed, or be currently enrolled in, the following courses when applying to the Athletic Training program (only grades of “C” or better will be accepted):
- All students applying from outside of Piedmont College who will complete all requirements for a Bachelor's degree at their home institution by the end of the application semester must have all prerequisites completed at that time.
Prerequisite Courses:
Graduation Requirements:
Required Courses for Athletic Training, M.S.
(Anticipated to be offered in 2019-2020 – Pending SACSCOC Approval)
Total Credit Hours: 66