Athletic Training, 3+2 Master of Science (Including B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science)
(Pending SACSCOC Approval - Students admitted beginning Fall 2017 will earn the 3+2 Master of Science Degree.)
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 pre-requisite coursework
- Completed application, cover letter, and professional resume (due January15th)
- 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 2.80
- Proof of bloodbourne pathogens training
- Two letters of recommendation (if already enrolled at Piedmont, one must be from a faculty or staff member)
- Successful background check and drug screen (must use the College’s designated company 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):
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All students applying in their 3rd year from Piedmont College or transferring from an outside institution must have all General Education Core courses, Major Track courses, and a minimum of 90 credit hours completed by the end of the application semester
Transfer Policy:
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An application for admission with the required essay
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Official transcripts from each college, university, or technical school attended. Transfer applicants must present a satisfactory academic record (normally at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale with all grades being considered) from each institution attended
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Only courses from regionally accredited institutions and foreign institutions approved for semester abroad will be accepted for credit
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Courses from regionally accredited technical colleges in the State of Georgia may be accepted pursuant to Articulation Agreements between Piedmont College and the specific technical college
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Only grades of “C” or higher are transferred in all courses
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Developmental, orientation, student-assembly, and cultural-events credits are nontransferable
Graduation Requirements:
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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
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Complete all professional phase required courses and elective coursework with no more than one grade lower than a “B”
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Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
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Demonstrate satisfactory performance during the clinical experiences (≥70% on all evaluations)
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Complete all required skills as documented in the Master Log
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Complete all required clinical hours (975 hrs minimum) as documented in the four Practicum courses
Athletic Training (3+2) Curriculum Outline
General Education
Piedmont College Requirement
| PDMT 1101 | Intro to College Life and Liberal Arts Tradition | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
Students who have not completed a minimum of 24 semester credit hours of college-level coursework upon admission to Piedmont College must meet this college requirement.
Exercise and Sport Science Foundation
Athletic Training Concentration (Anticipated to be offered in 2019-2020 - Pending SACSCOC Approval)
Exercise and Sport Science Concentration