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Transfer students may complete the freshman and sophomore course requirements at another institution providing those courses meet university policy on transfer credit. Prior clinical experience will be considered on an individual basis. Transfer students must meet with the program director for help with verification of transfer credit. Competency examinations may be required.
Students may declare athletic training as a major upon admission to the university. However, all students must be admitted to the ATP Professional Clinical Program before they can participate in hands-on patient interaction. Students may apply to the Professional Clinical Program after meeting the entrance requirements below. Exceptional students may apply to the program a semester early if they exceed minimum grade requirements and demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity. See Early Acceptance Criteria below.
Once admitted to the Professional Clinical education phase of the ATP, the student will be assigned to work under the supervision of one or more clinical preceptors. The maximum number of athletic training students maintained in the Professional Clinical Program at any one time will be limited and entrance to the clinical phase is competitive.
Application scores are based on GPA, faculty recommendations, student application letter, and timely completion of the application process. Once the applicant has submitted all of the required materials to the ATP admissions committee, consisting of ATP faculty, on campus Approved Clinical Preceptors and one non-ATP faculty member will meet to review materials and rank them with a numerical score. Applicants with the highest overall application scores will be given preference when clinical space is limited. The application process includes the following:
Regular Acceptance Criteria
• Completion of EXS 2203, ATR 2107, ATR 2307, ATR 2205, and ATR 2209 with a grade of “B” or better. (A grade of B is a minimum requirement for consideration. A grade of A receives more points toward admission.)
• Completion of BIO 1340, BIO 1140, BIO 1341, and BIO 1141 with a grade of “C” or better. (A grade of C is a minimum requirement for consideration. Grades of A or B receive more points toward admission.)
Early Acceptance Criteria
• Completion of EXS 2203, and ATR 2209 with a grade of “A”.
• Completion of BIO 1340, BIO 1140 with a “B” or better and an overall average of 4.5 or better on observational student
evaluations.
• Students must also submit the previously listed Required
Documentation.
Direct Admission Requirements for Transfer Students
All regular admission criteria and required documentation, plus prior post- high school athletic training observation or clinical experience and a letter of recommendation from a previous supervising athletic trainer or AT preceptor.