2016-2017 University Catalog
Athletic Training, BS
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Banner Code: E1-BS-ATT
College: College of Education and Human Development
Department: School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism
This 123-credit degree provides educational and clinical experiences concerning the management of injuries and health problems associated with physical activity. The goal is to equip students with the knowledge and skills that must be mastered to successfully prepare for the athletic training Board of Certification (BOC®) Examination and practice as an entry-level athletic trainer. In addition to fall and spring semester courses, students will engage in course work during the third and fourth summers of their academic program.
For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see the Academic Policies section of the catalog. Students should also review the section on Mason Core requirements.
Application Process
Freshmen Applications
Admission to George Mason University is competitive, and successful candidates generally have a B+ average or higher in a challenging college preparatory curriculum. All students accepted to George Mason University and declaring athletic training as a major are admitted into the pre-professional phase of the program (typically freshmen). Freshmen are bound to university admissions criteria as stated in the university catalog.
To progress into the professional phase of the program, students must earn a minimum grade of C in all within-major courses (ATEP 120 , ATEP 150 , ATEP 201 , ATEP 300 , ATEP 325 , BIOL 124 , BIOL 125 , HEAL 230 , KINE 310 , KINE 320 , KINE 450 , STAT 250 ) and maintain a cumulative minimum within-major GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Transfer Student Applications
Admission as a transfer student into the ATEP is competitive. Transfer applicants are evaluated on an individual basis and admission is contingent upon satisfactory completion of standards identical to all other students enrolled in the ATEP. Students transferring from another institution must provide documentation of successful completion of all ATEP-related course work with a grade of C or higher, a cumulative within-major GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, and related clinical education/experiences. Additional documentation includes transcripts, course syllabi, a letter from the ATEP director of the previous institution certifying satisfactory completion of all clinical experiences, completed proficiency assessments signed and dated by an approved clinical instructor attained at the previous institution, and current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) and First Aid certifications. Students unable to provide this documentation will not be admitted into the professional phase of the ATEP. All transfer students must meet with the ATEP Director for an evaluation of all previously completed course work.
Special Requirements
See Special Requirements for specific information regarding fees, technical standards, background checks and transportation requirements.
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