Clinical Athletic Training (M.S.)
Program Description:
The entry-level Masters of Science degree in Clinical Athletic Training prepares students to function as healthcare providers in the areas of injury prevention, recognition, and treatment. The program follows a competency-based approach in preparing students to think conceptually and analytically. The entry-level graduate program is open to all students who have completed a Baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a related field and who meet the admission criteria.
This two-year MS degree program builds on the department's graduate exercise science program that has enrolled over 200 students in the past 10 years. The curriculum is designed for full-time students who will attend three semesters in the first year and two semesters in year two. A total of 48 credits is required for completion of the M.S. in Clinical Athletic Training. The professional preparation of an entry-level athletic trainer is directed toward developing specific competencies in risk management and injury prevention, pathology of injuries and illnesses, assessment and evaluation of injuries, acute care of injury and illness, pharmacology, therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise, general medical conditions and disabilities, nutritional aspects of injury and illness, psychosocial intervention and referral, health care administration, and professional development.
Admission Criteria:
Completed application and acceptance into the Bloomsburg University Graduate School.
Completed application and acceptance into the Clinical Athletic Training program (Deadline: March 1).
Completed Graduate Record Exam (combined total of 1000 on verbal and quantitative). Scores must be current (within last 7 years).
Completion of the following pre-requisite coursework with a grade of C or better prior to acceptance:
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Exercise Physiology
Kinesiology/Biomechanics
Sport/Exercise Psychology
Care & Prevention of Injuries
Minimum of 200 hours of direct clinical observation/experience under the guidance of a Certified Athletic Trainer. Must submit a letter of verification from the Certified Athletic Trainer at time of application.
Current First Aid and Professional Rescuer CPR certifications (including adult, child, infant CPR, and AED).
Successful completion of an interview with the program director and faculty.
Curriculum: Entry-Level MS Clinical Athletic Training Program
| Summer I (year 1) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 05.510 | Research Methods in Exercise Science | 3 credits |
| 05.580 | Orthopedic Assessment I | 3 credits |
| Fall I (year 1) | ||
| 05.551 | Mechanics of Human Movement | 3 credits |
| 05.581 | Orthopedic Assessment II | 3 credits |
| 05.582 | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 credits |
| 05.591 | Clinical I | 3 credits |
| Spring I (year 1) | ||
| 05.583 | Therapeutic Exercise | 3 credits |
| 05.553 | Exercise in Chronic Disease Rehabilitation | 3 credits |
| 05.584 | General Medical Conditions in the Athlete | 3 credits |
| 05.592 | Clinical II | 3 credits |
| Fall II (year 2) | ||
| 05.560 | Exercise Nutrition and Metabolism | 3 credits |
| 05.585 | Pathophysiology/Pharmacology | 3 credits |
| 05.586 | Advanced Sports Medicine | 3 credits |
| 05.593 | Clinical III | 3 credits |
| Spring II (year 2) | ||
| 05.587 | Exercise Psychology | 3 credits |
| 05.594 | Clinical IV | 3 credits |