M.S. in Athletic Training Curriculum and Course Sequence
Curriculum
The M.S. in Athletic Training curriculum consists of a common core and a research component. You will complete a minimum of 59 credits of core courses. You will also have the option to choose a research component to complete: Clinical Reasoning (ATTR 680) or Research Emphasis/Thesis (ATTR 689/690).
Core Courses
- BIOM 513 – Human Gross Anatomy – 5 credits
- ATTR 500 – Bracing, Taping, & Wrapping – 2 credits
- ATTR 501 – Foundations of Athletic Training – 3 credits
- ATTR 503 – Emergency Care – 3 credits
- ATTR 505 – Healthcare Translational Research & Statistics – 4 credits
- ATTR 510 – Clinical Integrations I – 1 credit
- ATTR 511 – Clinical Integration II – 1 credit
- ATTR 520 – Examination & Treatment I – 5 credits
- ATTR 525 – Examination & Treatment II – 5 credits
- ATTR 530 – Examination & Treatment III – 6 credits
- ATTR 540 – Examination & Treatment IV – 4 credits
- ATTR 541 – Pharmacology – 2 credits
- ATTR 600 – Healthcare Administration – 3 credits
- ATTR 601 – Healthcare Leadership & Patient Instructions – 2 credits
- ATTR 610 – Clinical Integration III – 2 credits
- ATTR 611 – Clinical Integration IV – 3 credits
- ATTR 612 – Clinical Integrations V – 2 credits
- ATTR 620 – Manual Therapy Techniques – 3 credits
- ATTR 625 – Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Imaging – 3 credits
- ATTR 630 – Behavioral & Population Health – 3 credits
Core Credit Total – 59 Credits
Research Component Course Options
Option 1:
- ATTR 680 – Clinical Reasoning – 3 credits
Option 2:
- ATTR 689 – Thesis Proposal – 3 credits
- ATTR 690 – Thesis Defense – 3 credits
Research Credit Total – 3-6 Credits
M.S. in Athletic Training Credit Total – 62-65 Credits
Course Sequence
First Year
Summer Semester
Term I (Six Weeks)
- BIOM 513 – Cadaver Anatomy – 5 credits
- ATTR 500 – Bracing, Taping, & Wrapping – 2 credits
Term II (Four Weeks)
- ATTR 501 – Foundations of Athletic Training – 3 credits
- ATTR 503 – Emergency Care – 3 credits
Semester Total Credits: 13
Fall Semester
- ATTR 505 – Healthcare Translational Research & Statistics – 4 credits
- ATTR 510 – Clinical Integrations I – 1 credit
- ATTR 520 – Examination & Treatment I – 4 credits
- ATTR 525 – Examination & Treatment II – 4 credits
Semester Total Credits: 13
Spring Semester
- ATTR 511 – Clinical Integration II – 1 credit
- ATTR 530 – Examination & Treatment III – 5 credits
- ATTR 540 – Examination & Treatment IV – 4 credits
- ATTR 541 – Pharmacology – 2 credits
Semester Total Credits: 12
Second Year
Summer Semester
- ATTR 600 – Healthcare Administration – 3 credits
- ATTR 610 – Clinical Integration III – 2 credits
- ATTR 689 – Thesis Proposal – 0-3 credits
Semester Total Credits: 5-8
Fall Semester
- ATTR 601 – Healthcare Leadership & Patient Instructions – 2 credits
- ATTR 611 – Clinical Integration IV – 3 credits
- ATTR 620 – Manual Therapy Techniques – 3 credits
- ATTR 625 – Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Imaging – 3 credits
Semester Total Credits: 11
Spring Semester
- ATTR 612 – Clinical Integrations V – 2 credits
- ATTR 630 – Behavioral & Population Health – 3 credits
- ATTR 680 – Clinical Reasoning – 3 credits
- OR
- ATTR 690 – Thesis Defense – 3 credits
Semester Total Credits: 8