Graduate Catalog 2017-2018

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:

  • Anatomy and physiology (6-8cr)

  • Exercise physiology (3-4cr)
  • Kinesiology or biomechanics (3-4cr)
  • Current First Aid and CPR-PRO or BLS certification (proof of certification)
  • Nutrition or Sport Nutrition (3cr)
  • Fitness assessment, exercise prescription, or strength and conditioning (3cr)
  • General psychology, anthropology, or sociology (3cr)
  • Introduction to health science, exercise science, athletic training, or similar (3cr)
  • Developmental or abnormal psychology (3cr)
  • Statistical methods or biostatistics (3cr)

Graduation Requirements:

  • Completion of a minimum of 150 credit hours, of which all 66hrs in the professional phase of the program must be completed at Piedmont College

  • Complete all professional phase required courses and elective coursework with no more than one grade lower than a “B”
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
  • Demonstrate satisfactory performance during the clinical experiences (≥70% on all evaluations)
  • Complete all required skills as documented in the Master Log
  • Complete all required clinical hours (1050hrs) as documented in the four Practicum and one Internship courses

Required Courses for Athletic Training, M.S.

(Anticipated to be offered in 2019-2020 – Pending SACSCOC Approval)

ATRG 5120Practical and Emergency Techniques in Athletic Training

3

ATRG 5125Physical Assessment

3

ATRG 5200Clinical Skills I

2

ATRG 5201Practicum I in Athletic Training

2

ATRG 5220Clinical Skills II

2

ATRG 5221Practicum II in Athletic Training

2

ATRG 5222Therapeutic Modalities

4

ATRG 5303Orthopedic Assessment: Upper Extremity

3

ATRG 5322Therapeutic Exercise

4

ATRG 5323Orthopedic Assessment: Lower Extremity

3

ATRG 5499Internship in Athletic Training

1-6

ATRG 6300Clinical Skills III

2

ATRG 6301Practicum III in Athletic Training

4

ATRG 6320Clinical Skills IV

2

ATRG 6321Practicum IV in Athletic Training

5

ATRG 6402Organization and Administration of AT Programs

3

ATRG 6420Senior Seminar (Capstone Course)

3

HSCS 5302Pathology and Pharmacology

4

 

HSCS 5301Health Promotion, Physical Activity, and Wellness

3

OR

HSCS 5340Sport Psychology

3

 

HSCS 5410Research Methodology in Health Sciences

3

HSCS 5411Health Policy, Law, and Issues

3

 

HSCS 5420Exercise for Special Populations

3

OR

HSCS 5440Sport Nutrition

3

Total Credit Hours: 66