384 Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education Additional Admission Requirements for International Students All international students and any applicants educated outside the U.S. must demonstrate proficiency in English. Those whose native language is not English, or whose language of instruction for their undergraduate degree was not English, will be required to submit an official score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) which is not more than two years old and on which a minimum score of 563 (paper-based) or 223 (computer-based), or 85 (internet-based) has been earned. The MSAT also accept the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - applicants may have an official score report sent to the MSAT Program Director which is not more than two years old and on which a minimum score of 6.5 has been earned. Selection Process 1. All applicants will be ranked using a numerical scale on the following criteria: 1. Cumulative GPA/GRE Scores [40%] 2. Application Essay [25%] 3. References [15%] 4. Previous athletic training experience and strength of applicant's commitment as reflected in interview responses [20%] 2. Students receiving the highest scores in the rating process will be invited to enter the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program. The selection committee is comprised of the MSAT faculty. The number of students chosen to enter the program each year will vary, in compliance with accreditation guidelines concerning clinical instructor-to-student ratios. Selection into the MSAT is competitive and satisfaction of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. 3. Applicants not invited to enter the MSAT may reapply the following year. All applicants who reapply must meet all requirements in effect at the time of reapplication. Students who choose to reapply must review the program website and/or catalog for current admission requirements at that time. 4. All students selected for the MSAT must provide evidence of being able to meet the Technical Standards for Admission of the program. Only those students who verify that they can meet those technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodations, will be allowed to enter the program. Retention Requirements 1. After students are selected into the MSAT, retention in the program will be based on the following criteria: 1. Grade "B-" or better in all required courses (includes Graduate Practicum courses). 2. Maintain an overall Weber State University Graduate GPA of 3.0. 3. Adhere to MSAT Athletic Training Student Handbook Policies. 2. Students who fail to meet the retention criteria will be placed on probation in the MSAT program for one semester. If standards are not met by the end of the probationary period, the student will be dismissed from the program. Students who receive a grade lower than a "B-" in any required course must repeat that course and receive a grade of "B-" or higher to remain in the program. Failure to repeat the course (when offered) will result in dismissal from the program. Students who receive a grade lower than a "B-" in two or more MSAT courses will be dismissed from the program. Advisement Students enrolled in the MSAT program will be assigned a faculty advisor. Students will be encouraged to meet with their faculty advisor at least once a semester and to engage in dialogue when necessary regarding academic success, clinical assignments, and/or personal or professional issues. Transfer Credits In compliance with the Higher Education Act, Weber State University only accepts transfer credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities. Students who have completed graduate athletic training coursework at another CAATE-accredited professional master's degree program in Athletic Training may apply for up to 9 transfer credits. The transfer of graduate credits from non-CAATE-accredited programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Approval of all transfer credits requires an official transcript, a copy of the course syllabus, and approval by the WSU MSAT Program Director. Prerequisite Course Requirements for MS Required Prerequisite Courses (31 credit hours) (or equivalent courses - syllabi or catalog course description required) AT 2300 - Emergency Response Credits: (3) HTHS 2240 - Introduction to Pharmacology Credits: (3) HLTH 1030 SS - Healthy Lifestyles Credits: (3) NUTR1020 LS - Science and Application of Human Nutrition Credits: (3) PEP 3280 - Methods of Teaching Strength and Conditioning Credits: (3) PEP 3500 - Biomechanics Credits: (3) PEP 3510 - Exercise Physiology Credits: (3) PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology Credits: (3) ZOOL 2100 - Human Anatomy Credits: (4) ZOOL 2200 - Human Physiology Credits: (4) Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog