Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education 383 MED 6920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours. MED 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement Credits: (l) This course is used to fill the continuous enrollment requirement while completing the Master's project. The course is graded Credit/ No Credit. Master of Science in Athletic Training Program Director: Valerie W. Herzog, EdD, LAT, ATC Location: 302D Swenson Building Telephone: 801-626-7656 Faculty: Valerie W. Herzog, EdD, LAT, ATC; Jennifer Ostrowski, PhD, LAT, ATC; Matthew Donahue, PhD, LAT, ATC The WSU Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) 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 is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Graduates of the MSAT are eligible for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. 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 is specifically designed to prepare students for a career in health care as a certified athletic trainer. Athletic trainers are currently employed in colleges and universities, public and private high schools, corporations, rehabilitation clinics, professional sports 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 (Students apply only to the MSAT and will be admitted to WSU and the MSAT concurrently. Students do NOT need to apply for WSU general admissions) • GRE scores (only required if GPA is below a 3. o) • Minimum 3.0 GPA* • Submit Graduate Athletic Training Student Application (found online at: weber.edu/ athletictraining/graduateadmissio ns. html) • Submit Application Essay/Personal Statement (see online application for details) • Two References - at least one reference must be 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 ALL other colleges/ universities attended • Proof of immunizations (completed after admission) • Hepatitis-B vaccination (can be completed in first semester if deficient) • Current Emergency Medical Response and CPR/ AED for Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers certification cards (can be completed in first semester if deficient) • Pay Application fee * Grade point averages between 2.75 and 2.gg will be considered if GRE scores are above average. *" Students who are deficient in four or fewer prerequisite courses may be admitted on a conditional basis if the courses can be added to the schedule while still meeting the prerequisites prior to each graduate course. The application deadline is January 15 for the following fall 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 January 15th deadline, as the program will likely reach capacity at that point. The online application may be accessed on-line at weber. edu/athletictraining/graduateadmissions. html. 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 Master of Science in Athletic Training Program enters into Affiliation Agreements with multiple healthcare facilities and schools throughout the state. These agreements provide WSU MSAT students and faculty authorized access to facility resources and patients. In response to stipulations contained within one or more of these Agreements, the WSU MSAT requires students admitted to the 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 MSAT 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 Athletic Training and Nutrition and the MSAT faculty. Both the background check and the drug test will be completed during the student's first semester. The expenses (approximately $80) will be paid for by the student. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog