Missouri State University
Sports Medicine and Athletic Training

 Admission Procedures

Admission to the Athletic Training (AT) major is competitive and not all who apply can be accommodated due.  Admission requires each applicant to complete an application and meet program requirements and guidelines prior to acceptance into the Athletic Training Major.  The application process for the major in Athletic Training is separate from the application process for admission to the University.  The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).  Once admitted into the Athletic Training Major, student must maintain retention criteria to remain in the program.

Incoming freshman and current Missouri State University students interested in applying for the AT major are encouraged to complete the ATEP Interest Form and submit to the Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Department.  Students are encouraged to initially declare a pre-sports medicine/athletic training major or a sports medicine minor.  Students will make formal application to the Athletic Training Major once they have completed the requirements for consideration into the Athletic Training Major.  To complete the Athletic Training Major, students must complete the 3 year course and clinical sequence after formal admission into the program.

Transfer students need to speak to the Athletic Training Education Program Director regarding their admission into the Athletic Training Major.  It is in the student’s best interest to discuss their options with the program director at least one semester prior to transferring into the program.  Transfer students are also encouraged to complete the ATEP Interest Form and submit it to the SMAT department.

A.  First Year Experience Requirements

     1.  Before a student can be considered for the Athletic Training Major, the following application requirements must be met.

          a.  Admission to Missouri State University and/or student in good academic standing at MSU.

          b.  Successful completion of the following courses:  ATC 220 and ATC 221 ("B" or better), BMS 110 or BIO 121 ("C" or better), CHM 160 ir CHM 105 ("C" or better).  If offered, a student can take one or more of these courses in the cummer session prior to the fall semester they are applying for  and still be considered for admission (as program space allows). Preferred courses:  IDS 110, COM 115, CID/CSC 101 or CSC 111, ENG 110, MTH 135 (or higher)

         c.  Required observational hours with a program approved allied health care professional

         d.  Application to be completed during the spring semester of the First Year Experience.

The department is in process of changing the way students are admitted to the major. Continue to check the website for information on the application process.

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