Health Science, B.S. / Athletic Training, M.S. (3+2)

Optional 3+2 Curriculum: BS Health Science/MS Athletic Training

(Completion of the BS-HS degree does not guarantee admission to the MS-ATR)

Year 1: BS-HS Fall Semester (17 Credits)

CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3 Credits
CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
ENG 101 Effective College Writing 3 Credits
HSC 100 Introduction to Health Sciences 3 Credits
INT 101 The Neumann Experience 1 Credit
PSYCH 101 General Psychology 3 Credits
THEO 104 Theological Foundations 3 Credits

Year 1: BS-HS Spring Semester (17 Credits)

HSC 110 CPR and First Aid 1 Credit
MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
ENG 102 Academic Research and Writing 3 Credits
History CORE 3 Credits
Biology with Lab 4 Credits

Year 1: BS-HS Summer Semester (12 Credits)

Language 101 3 Credits
Language 102 3 Credits
Fine Arts Core 3 Credits
General Elective 3 Credits

Year 2: BS-HS Fall Semester (17 Credits)

BIO 130 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Credits
BIO 135 Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 Credit
ENG Literature Core 3 Credits
HSC 240 Strength and Conditioning 3 Credits
HSC 450 Physiology of Sport and Exercise 3 Credits
HSC 455 Psysiology of Sport and Exercise Lab 1 Credit
PHIL 102 Exploring Ethics 3 Credits

Year 2: BS-HS Spring Semester (17 Credits)

BIO 131 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 Credits
BIO 136 Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 Credit
HSC 245 Resistance Training and Conditioning 3 Credits
HSC 440 Biomechanics 3 Credits
HSC 445 Biomechanics Lab 1 Credit
THEO Core 3 Credits

Year 2: BS-HS Summer Semester (11 Credits)

Physics with Lab 4 Credits
General Electives 7 Credits

Year 3: BS-HS Fall Semester (16 Credits)

HSC 260 Exercise Technique and Prescription 3 Credits
HSC 300 Health Risk Appraisal and Special Populations 3 Credits
HSC 305 Health Risk Appraisal and Special Populations Lab 1 Credit
HSC 310 Personal Health 3 Credits
PHIL Core 3 Credits
SCI 215 Nutrition 3 Credits

Year 3: BS-HS Spring Semester (14 Credits)

HSC 270 Program Design in Strength and Conditioning 3 Credits
HSC 290 Advanced Strength and Conditioning 3 Credits
HSC 475 Professional Preparation for Health Sciences 3 Credits
HSC 489 NSCA Exam Prep 1 Credit
HSC 499 Strength and Conditioning Internship 3 Credits

End of Year 3: BS Health Science Awarded - 120 credits complete

The student must apply for admission and submit all requirements to the MS-ATR Program upon completion of the BS-Health Science degree. Completion of the BS degree does not guarantee admission into the MS-ATR program. A full listing of the Admission Criteria for the MS-ATR is available in the Graduate Catalog. Pending acceptance to the MS-ATR, the suggested 2 year plan of study is outlined below.

Year 4: MS-ATR Summer Session (6 Credits)

ATR 500 Introduction to Athletic Training 3 Credits
ATR 505 Functional Anatomy 3 Credits

Year 4: MS-ATR Fall Semester (11 Credits)

ATR 530 Therapeutic Modalities 3 credits
ATR 540 Therapeutic Exercise I 3 credits
ATR 550 Lower Extremity Assessment 3 credits
ATR 598 Practicum 1 2 credits

Year 4: MS-ATR: Spring Semester (9 Credits)

ATR 545 Therapeutic Exercise II 3 credits
ATR 560 Upper Extremity Assessment 3 credits
ATR 680 Research I 1 credit
ATR 599 Practicum 2 2 credits

Year 5: MS-ATR Fall Semester (10 Credits)

ATR 570 Pharmacology and Personal Health 3 credits
ATR 675 Administration and Professional Prep 3 credits
ATR 685 Research II 1 credit
ATR 698 Internship I - 3 credits

Year 5: MS-ATR Spring Semester (7 Credits)

ATR 626 Special Topics in Sports Medicine 1 credit
ATR 690 Research III 3 credits
ATR 699 Internship II 3 credits