228 undergraduate degree was not English, will be required to submit a 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 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) has been earned. Selection Process A. All applicants will be ranked using a numerical scale on the following criteria: 1. Cumulative GPA/GRE Scores [0-4 weight in selection formula = 25%] 2. Letter of Application [0-4 weight in selection formula = 25%] 3. Letters of Recommendation [0-4 weight in selection formula = 25%] 4. Previous athletic training experience and strength of applicant's commitment as reflected in interview responses [0-4 weight in selection formula = 25%] B. Students receiving the highest scores in the rating process will be invited to enter the athletic training master's 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. C. Applicants not invited to enter the athletic training program may reapply the following year. All applicants who eventually re-apply must meet all requirements in effect at the time of re-application. Students are encouraged to contact the MSAT Director for current admission requirements. D. All students selected for the athletic training program 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 A. After students are selected into the Athletic Training MS, 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 Athletic Training Policies and Procedures. 4. Adhere to MS Athletic Training Student Handbook Policies. B. Students who fail to meet the retention criteria will be placed on probation in the Athletic Training MS 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. Athletic Training Policies and Procedures are available in the MS Athletic Training Student Handbook. Advisement Students enrolled in the MS in Athletic Training will be assigned a faculty advisor. Students will be required to meet with their faculty advisor at least once a semester but will be encouraged 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 course- work at another CAATE-accr edited entry-level masters program 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 (3) HTHS 2240 Introduction to Pharmacology (3) HLTH SSI030 Healthy Lifestyles (3) NUTR LS1020 Foundations in Nutrition (3) PEP 3280 Teaching Neuromuscular Conditioning (2) PEP 3500 Kinesiology/Biomechanics (3) PEP 3510 Exercise Physiology (3) PSY SSI010 Introductory Psychology (3) ZOOL 2100 Human Anatomy with Lab (4) ZOOL 2200 Human Physiology with Lab (4) Course Requirements for MS Required Courses (52 credit hours) Didactic Courses Research Methods I (3) Research Methods II (3) Research Methods III (3) Psychology of Sport, Injury & Rehabilitation (3) Orthopedic Assessment - Lower (3) Orthopedic Assessment - Upper (3) General Medical in Athletic Training (3) Basic Modalities (3) Advanced Modalities (3) Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, & Bracing (1) Basic Rehabilitation (3) Advanced Rehabilitation (3) Athletic Training Management (3) Advanced Diagnostic Imaging for the Athletic Training Profession (1) Critical Thinking (1) Introduction to Graduate Athletic Training (2) Graduate Practicum I (2) Graduate Practicum II (3) Graduate Practicum III (3) Graduate Practicum IV (3) MSAT. MSAT 6085 MSAT 6090 MSAT 6200 MSAT 6300 MSAT 6301 MSAT 6350 MSAT 6400 MSAT 6401 MSAT 6431 MSAT 6450 MSAT 6451 MSAT 6600 MSAT 6700 MSAT 6999 Clinical Courses MSAT 6500 MSAT 6501 MSAT 6502 MSAT 6503 MSAT 6504 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING COURSES - MSAT MSAT 6080. Research Methods I (3) Sp This course explores the process and methods of scientific inquiry and interpretation of research findings in athletic training. Students will gain familiarity with the major elements of research including literature review, quantitative and qualitative methodology, design, evaluation of research, statistical analysis, presentation of data, and ethical considerations. This course also provides an overview of statistics including descriptive and inferential statistics and one-way ANOVA. Students should have a basic understanding of conducting library and Internet information searches prior to taking this course. Weber State University 2011 - 2012 Catalog