The traditional two-year baccalaureate option is designed for college graduates who have already completed an undergraduate degree in a related field, as well as all program prerequisites. The program has specific eligibility requirements, application procedures, selection criteria, and retention criteria. Refer to the section on Admission Criteria and Application Process for additional details.

Admission Criteria and Application Process

Admission Criteria

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree
  • All bachelor’s degree requirements must be met and degree conferred prior to the time of entry into program.
• Completion of all program prerequisites
  • All program prerequisite courses must be completed or scheduled to be completed prior to the time of entry into program.
• Cumulative college GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Application Process

• Create an account in ATCAS (Athletic Training Computerized Application System) and follow all directions to complete the application
• Deadline is March 15, but applications will be reviewed as they are received 
  • ATCAS Application Checklist:
    • Transcripts
      • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended will need to be sent to ATCAS
      • If the bachelor’s degree or prerequisite courses have not been completed at the time of application, students will need to submit final verification at a later date.
    • References
      • ATCAS will require the names and contact information for two references
      • One reference should be associated with the athletic trainer that supervised the required observation hours
    • Personal Statement
      • Statement should provide support for one’s ability to perform at a high-level in the program
      • Statement should include prior academic and clinical experiences, work experience, accomplishments, academic goals, and career goals
    • Observation Hours
      • Documentation of a minimum of 50 observation hours with a certified athletic trainer
      • Observation Hours Document (upload into ATCAS)
• Selected candidates will complete an interview with the athletic training program faculty. Interviews will be scheduled by program faculty after receiving all application materials.