Criteria for Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP)

During the first month of Semester I, all prospective ATEP students are presented with the admission and retention policies. In addition, a list of requirements for the Athletic Training major are given to each student. The procedure is discussed at length, along with an opportunity for students to ask questions. This process assures that athletic training students understand the procedures and requirements for application. The intent is to inform the students early in their college career so they can make decisions.

The formal ATEP application process at the end of Semester II with the successful completion of the following courses with the letter grade of "B-" or better and a 2.5 cumulative grade point average:

• ATRN 3103
  Techniques of Athletic Training & Lab
• ATRN 3203
  Advanced Techniques of Athletic Training & Lab
• ATRN 1281
  Clinical Education in Athletic Training I
• HLTH 3101
  First Aid / CPR

Along with the formal classroom work, each student is required to complete 150 hours of observation under a staff certified athletic trainer within the first 2 semesters.

The application and the criteria for admission is sent to all prospective students the first of February with a return date of March 1. Each student is required to complete the application and return it to the program director by the appropriate date. In early March, all completed applications are forwarded to the chairman of the Athletic Training Education Committee. All necessary data and information is gathered by the chairperson and a date is established for a meeting of the Athletic Training Education Committee. The program director indicates to the chairperson the appropriate number of positions available for the upcoming academic year. This number depends upon the graduation rate from the previous year. The total number of students accepted into the program does not exceed 24. This number falls within the recommended 8 to 1 student to clinical instructor ratio. In addition, all prospective athletic training students are required to have a year-end exit interview with the staff athletic trainers before the end of Semester II. The main objective of this session is to discuss the student's progress, to review their application, and to provide the student with strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement via their student self-evaluation and ATC evaluation. The Athletic Training Education Committee then determines who will be admitted into the program.

Students who have been denied acceptance can appeal the decision of the Athletic Training Education Committee in writing via the guidelines stated in the grievance policy.