216 Grade Appeal Procedures The evaluation of student performance is recorded on the student's University transcript as part of the student's permanent record. The grade is determined by the faculty member responsible for the course and is based upon factors related to achievement of the course objectives. The grade is considered final unless an appropriate appeal is filed by the student. For the student who is dissatisfied with a grade and has reason to believe the grade issued is incorrect, the following appeal procedure is provided by the College and the University. Steps 1 and 2 of the process are considered informal appeals and are designed to provide an avenue for resolution without a formal hearing. Step 1 Within fourteen (14) days of the beginning of the following term, the student shall confer with the instructor who issued the grade and outline the reason/s why he or she believes the grade to be incorrect. (If the faculty member is unavailable, the student must contact the faculty member's chairperson within this same time period to request an extension of the time allowed for this step. Such permission must be obtained in writing.) Within seven (7) days of the student-faculty conference, the faculty member shall advise the student, in writing, of the outcome of the course grade review. Step 2 If the student still considers the grade to be incorrect, the student may appeal the grade at the department level. This appeal must be in writing, must follow the procedures outlined in the College's Grade Appeal Process document, and must be filed not later then seven (7) days from the date of the completion of step one. The College Grade Appeal Process document may be picked up from the department office or the office of the dean. Step 3 If, after completion of step 2, the student is still dissatisfied, the student should consult with the University's due process officer and may request that the case be reviewed by a Weber State University hearing committee. PROGRAM Master of Science in Athletic Training Director: Valerie W Herzog, EdD, LAT, ATC Location: 102F Swenson Building Telephone: 801-626-7656 Faculty: David Berry, PhD, LAT, ATC; Valerie W. Herzog, EdD, LAT, ATC; ! Hamson-Utley, PhD, LAT, ATC I he WSU Master of Science in Athletic Training degree is designed to enable students with a bachelor's degree in an area other than athletic training to obtain eligibility for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. This program will seek accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Once the program is accredited, students will be eligible for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination and an athletic training license in Utah. The program provides students with knowledge and skills in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and general medical conditions. The Master of Science in Athletic Training program (MSAT) is specifically designed to prepare students for a career in allied health care as a certified athletic trainer. Athletic trainers are currently employed in colleges and universities, public and private high schools, corporations, physical therapy clinics, professional organizations, the military, factories, and hospitals (www.nata.org - National Athletic Trainers' Association). Master of Science in Athletic Training MS Minimum Admissions Requirements • Bachelor's degree • Admission to Weber State University • GRE scores (only required if GPA is below a 3.0) • Minimum 3.0 GPA* • Submit Graduate Athletic Training Student Application • Submit Letter of Application • Two letters of Recommendation - at least one letter from a college-level instructor • Grade of C or better in all prerequisite courses (all prerequisites must have been completed within the last 10 years prior to application)** • Program Interview - in person or over the phone • Completed Technical Standards Form • Official Transcripts from other colleges/universities attended • Physical examination and proof of immunizations • Hepatitis-B vaccination (can be completed in first semester if deficient) • Current Emergency Response and CPR for Professional Rescuer certification cards (can be completed in first semester if deficient) • Grade point averages between 2.75 and 2.99 will be considered if GRE scores are above average. **Students who are deficient in one or more prerequisite courses may be admitted on a conditional basis if the courses can be added to the schedule while still meeting theprerequidtes prior to each graduate course. The application deadline is February 1 for the following summer semester. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a rolling admissions basis if available slots still exist. Students are encouraged to apply by the February 1st deadline, as the program may reach capacity at that point. Applications may be obtained from the MSAT director and on-line at weber.edu/athletictraining. Post-Admission Requirements After formal admission to the Athletic Training Masters degree program, students are required to complete an FBI background check and drug test. The WSU Athletic Training Education Program enters into Affiliation Agreements with multiple healthcare facilities and schools throughout the state. These agreements provide WSU Athletic Training Education student and faculty authorized access to facility resources and patients. In response to stipulations contained within one or more of these Agreements, the WSU Athletic Training Education Program requires students admitted to the Master of Science in Athletic Training program to submit to an FBI level criminal background check as well as a urine drug test. This screening process has been mandated by the WSU Athletic Training Education Program in an effort to more effectively protect the safety and well-being of the patients, clients, and residents of those facilities, and is fully supported by the Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance and the Athletic Training Education faculty. Both the background check and the drug test will be completed during the student's first semester. The expenses (approximately $75) will be paid for by the student. Additional Admission Requirements for International Students All international students and any applicants educated outside the U.S. must demonstrate proficiency in English. 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