Athletic Training (MS)
A CAATE-accredited degree in Athletic Training is necessary for students to be eligible to sit for the National Board of Certification Exam and practice as Certified Athletic Trainers. In 2015, the CAATE, in partnership with the NATA and Board of Certification, announced the mandatory transition of all undergraduate professional Athletic Training programs to the graduate level. To meet this goal, Piedmont University began a 3+2 program in Fall 2017, in which incoming undergraduate students who wish to become Certified Athletic Trainers will earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five academic years (BS in Exercise and Sport Science and MS in Athletic Training). This program also allows students who hold a bachelor’s degree from another institution to complete the master’s in two academic years through a traditional admission route. The Piedmont University Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
Prerequisite Courses:
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab
- Chemistry with lab
- Biology with lab
- Physics with lab
- Exercise Physiology
- Nutrition or Sport Nutrition
- Psychology
- Statistics
Graduation Requirements: (3+2 and Traditional Entry)
- If on the 3+2 track, completion of a minimum of 165 credit hours, of which all 65 hours in the professional phase of the program must be completed at Piedmont University.
- 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 didactic and clinical competence by: maintaining a >74% test average in all graduate-level courses; passing all Level A, B, C, and D competency exams with an average grade greater than or equal to 74%; Complete all remediation plans as designed. Students will not complete the program until they successfully pass the final Level D exam (a maximum of three attempts are allowed).
- Demonstrate satisfactory performance during the clinical experiences (≥74% on all evaluations)
- Complete all required skills as documented in the Master Log on e*Value
- Complete all required clinical hours (900hrs) as documented in the Practicum (required) and Internship (recommended) courses
- Demonstrate satisfactory performance on the thesis project and presentation (≥74% on each)
Master of Science Degree
Required Courses
| ATRG 5120 | Practical and Emergency Techniques in Athletic Training | 3 |
| ATRG 5125 | Physical Assessment and the Patient Experience | 3 |
| ATRG 5201 | Practicum I in Athletic Training | 4 |
| ATRG 5221 | Practicum II in Athletic Training | 4 |
| ATRG 5222 | Therapeutic Modalities | 4 |
| ATRG 5303 | Orthopedic Assessment: Upper Extremity | 3 |
| ATRG 5322 | Therapeutic Exercise | 4 |
| ATRG 5323 | Orthopedic Assessment: Lower Extremity | 3 |
| ATRG 6301 | Practicum III in Athletic Training | 6 |
| ATRG 6321 | Practicum IV in Athletic Training | 6 |
| ATRG 6402 | Organization and Administration of AT Programs | 3 |
| ATRG 6420 | Seminar (Capstone Course) | 3 |
| HSCS 5100 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 3 |
| HSCS 5302 | Pathology and Pharmacology | 4 |
| HSCS 5410 | Research Methodology in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCS 5411 | Current and Emerging Issues in Health Policy, Economics, and Advocacy | 3 |
| HSCS 6411 | Assessing Healthcare Quality | 3 |
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| HSCS 5301 | Implementation and Evaluation of Health Programming | 3 |
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| HSCS 5340 | Coaching Behavior Change | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 65 |
Optional Courses
Total Credit Hours: 65