ADMISSION & APPLICATION Summer 2017 Admiss ions

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 1st MINIMUM GPA: 2.8 cumulative PREREQUISITES: Bachelor’s Degree GRE: Required, 3 years old or less INTERVIEW: Required App lying thro ugh A TCAS

Begin the online application process by going to www.ATCAS.org. Requi red Tests

§ Graduate Record Examination (GRE) § For non-native speakers of English, a

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be completed.

Fo re ign Transcr ipts

Must be evaluated by an accredited service before being sent to ATCAS. Approved services are listed at www.naces.org. Contact Us

Karen Gross Admissions Coordinator for Athletic Training kgross@su.edu| (540) 545-7385 Office of Graduate Admissions 1460 University Drive Winchester, VA 22601 admit@su.edu| (540) 665-4581

 

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

§ Three letters of reference (preferably from a certified athletic trainer, coach, employer or professor).

§ Essay (3-5 pages and double spaced) that includes the following: o What specifically interests you about attending SU for an MSAT degree? o What qualities do you have that will set you apart from other applicants? o Address any deficiencies (if applicable) with your application (pre-reqs, grades,

etc.). Discuss how you plan to overcome the deficiencies listed and be successful. o What are your career goals upon completion of the MSAT degree and passage of

the BOC exam?

§ Take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), with a minimum combined score of 297. § For non-native speakers of English, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must

be completed.

PROGRAM PREREQUIS ITES § Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

§ 52-54 semester credit hours (SH) are required before matriculation into the program.

SH Course 6 English Composition and Literature

6 Math Algebra/Pre-Calculus and Statistics*

8 Anatomy and Physiology

4 General Biology

4 Chemistry I

3 Introduction to Psychology

3 Humanity Elective

Plus a minimum of six credits (2 c lasses) from the following:

3 Biomechanics or Kinesiology

4 Physics I

4 Physics II

4 Chemistry II

4 Biochemistry

3 Exercise Physiology

Plus 12 credits from the fol lowing :

3 Public Speaking

3 Developmental or Abnormal Psychology

3 Sociology

3 Computer Science**

3 Nutrition

3 Human Growth & Development

3 Community Health

3 Introduction to Athletic Training

3 Ethics

3 Measurement & Evaluation in Health Physical Education * A research design course may be used in place of statistics if the course’s syllabus demonstrates use of statistics in planning quantitative research. Other prerequisites may have slightly differing names. Course substitutions much be approved by the program director.

** Demonstration of skill in microcomputing, such as passage of a Microsoft Office test, may be used in place of a three-credit course. This substitution must be approved by the program director.

M.S. Athletic Training (MSAT)  SHENANDOAH  UNIVERSITY  

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A  Full-­‐time,  Two-­‐year  Professional  Degree  Program  (70  credit  hours)  

Updated  02.16  

   

Rose Schmieg, DHSc, ATC, PT, OCS, CSCCS

Director Division of Athletic Training

Division of Athletic Training

The mission of Shenandoah University Division of Athletic Training (SUDAT) is to prepare students as entry-level Master of Science Degree educated athletic trainers who are reflective practitioners that provide evidence-based, compassionate, and ethical care for the prevention, assessment, acute management and rehabilitation of injuries and disorders of athletes and physically active individuals. Additionally, the Division of Athletic Training provides continuing education courses for certified athletic trainers and advanced education in emerging practice areas.

SUDAT is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Students who complete the program are prepared to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) Examination. Graduates consistently achieve >90% first-time passing of the board examination.

NEW FACILITY The new Health & Life Sciences Building opened in fall 2014; the building anchors the south corner of main campus, providing a state-of-the-art facility for the natural sciences and health care education. Replete with standard and active-learning classrooms, meeting and study spaces, laboratories and lounges, the 71,000-square-foot building will serve the university’s athletic training, biology, chemistry, nursing, respiratory care and pre-health programs.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING CURRICULUM

• Hybrid program delivery with a blend of live and online course instruction to allow for clinical placements locally and in specialty clinics around the nation.

• Graston Technique® M1 IASTM Training offered to students at no additional charge

• Brand new state of the art facility for classroom, clinical lab, and cadaver lab instruction

• Strong research component to program with student projects leading to state, national, and international presentation and publication

• Strong emphasis on instructing sports rehabilitation and manual therapy including instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization techniques

• Commitment to leadership and community service opportunities • Additional program opportunities:

o Dual major in Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Master of Science in Athletic Training

o Certificate Program in Performing Arts Medicine

Health & Life Sciences Building Wade Miller Dr.

Winchester, VA 22601