athletic related injuries. Athletic trainers are employed in corporations, public schools, physical therapy clinics, universities, and professional organizations. Faculty: Roberto Herrera, EdD, ATC, CSCS; Valerie W. Herzog, EdD, ATC; JodyJohnson, MS, ATC Adjunct Faculty/ Clinical Staff: Joel Bass, MS, ATC; Kelly Harlan, BS, ATC; Kalene Collard, MS, ATC; Clay Sniteman, MS, PT, ATC; Jeff Speckman, BA, ATC, Jamie Stteman, BS, ATC; Sean Wayne, BS, ATC » Program Prerequisites: Make application and be accepted to Weber State University. Formally declare Athletic Training as an intended major with the HPHP advisement coordinator. (See Admission Requirements below.) » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: A cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher in all courses required for this major. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 40 of which must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 and above). Advisement Each student is assigned a faculty advisor upon admission to the ATEP. The advisor is available to the student for counseling on grades and progress toward graduation. Athletic Training majors must meet with a faculty advisor at least once within the first two weeks of each semester. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule the required meetings with the advisor. The HPHP department advisement coordinator will serve as the academic advisor prior to admission to the program, and will assist with advisement through completion of the program of study. Call 801-626-7425 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements (Clinical Track Only) A. Before a student can be considered for the program, the following application requirements must be met: 1. Admission to Weber State University 2. Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA 3. Submit Athletic Training Student Application 4. Submit Letter of Intent 5. Two Letters of Recommendation 6. Complete AT 2861 Level I Observation 7. Program Interview B. Application deadline is November 18th for consideration for each spring semester. Applicants will be notified of the selection committee's decision by December 15. Applications may be obtained from the Health Promotion and Human Performance advisement coordinator, Room SG 124A, or ATEP director. C. Students interested in transferring from another institution or from another major at Weber State University must meet University and College transfer requirements and complete the same requirements as freshmen in the Athletic Training Program. D. Accelerated Track An accelerated track is available for qualifying students and must be approved by the ATEP dtector. For information contact the HPHP advisement coordinator or the ATEP dtector. 1. Students who meet the requirements below are eligible for an interview and may be accepted into the program: a. Admission to Weber State University b. Minimum of 60 transferable credits with all general education requirements completed* c. Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA d. Completion of ZOOL 2100 and 2200 e. Submit Athletic Training Student Application *Students who have completed a minimum of 60 transferable credits and a 2.5 GPA but not all of the general education and requted support courses may also be eligible for a modified accelerated program as determined by the ATEP dtector. Selection Process A. All applicants will be ranked using a numerical scale on the following criteria: 1. Cumulative GPA [0-4 weight in selection formula = 20% and 25% Accelerated Track] 2. AT 2861 Level I Observation grade [0-4 weight in selection formula = 20%] 3. Letter of Intent [0-4 weight in selection formula = 20% and 25% Accelerated Track] 4. Previous athletic training experience and Letters of Recommendation [0-4 weight in selection formula = 20% and 25% Accelerated Track] 5. Strength of athletic training student's commitment as reflected in interview responses. [0-4 weight in selection formula = 20% and 25% Accelerated Track] B. Students receiving the highest scores in the rating process and a positive recommendation from the selection committee will be invited to enter the athletic training major. The selection committee is comprised of the ATEP faculty and clinical instructors. Approximately fifteen students can be chosen to enter the major each year, in compliance with accreditation guidelines concerning clinical instructor-to-student ratios. Selection into the ATEP 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 application. Students are encouraged to contact the ATEP Director for current admission requirements. D. All students selected for 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 Major, retention in the program will be based on the following criteria: 1. Grade "C" or better in all athletic training major courses (includes clinical expeiiences). 2. Average "C" or better in the professional knowledge and support courses. 3. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5. 4. Adhere to Athletic Training Polices and Procedures. B. Students who fail to meet the retention criteria will be placed on probation in the Athletic Training major for one semester. If standards are not met by the end of the probationary period, the student will be dismissed from the major. Students who receive a grade of "D" or "F" in an athletic training course must repeat that course and receive a grade of "C" or higher to remain in the major. Failure to repeat the course (when offered) will result in dismissal from the program. Athletic Training Polices and Procedures are available in the athletic training student handbook. C. Retention of Scientific Track students will be based on the following criteria: 1. Grade "C" or better in all athletic training major courses. 2. Average "C" or better in the professional knowledge and support courses. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for Bachelor of Science requirements. Weber State University 2005 - 2006 Catalog