M.S. in Athletic Training
(*Note: This program is CAATE-accredited, entry-level/professional.)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Core | ||
| SMD 501 | Human Cadaver Dissection | 4 |
| SMD 502 | Prevention & Care of Injury and Illness | |
| SMD 505 | Evidence Based Practice in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| SMD 510 | Therapeutic Agents | |
| SML 510 | Therapeutic Agents Lab | |
| SMD 511 | Principles of Rehabilitation | |
| SML 511 | Principles of Rehabilitation Lab | |
| SMD 512 | Orthopedic Assessment 1 | |
| SMD 513 | Orthopedic Assessment 2 | |
| SMD 514 | General Medical Conditions and Pharmacology in Athletic Training | |
| SMD 515 | Athletic Training Clinical Experience 1 | |
| SMD 516 | Athletic Training Clinical Experience 2 | |
| SMD 530 | Organization and Administration of Athletic Training | |
| SMD 616 | Athletic Training Clinical Experience 3 | |
| SMD 617 | Athletic Training Clinical Experience 4 | |
| SMD 618 | Athletic Training Clinical Experience 5 | |
| SMD 640 | Injury Risk and Prevention Strategies | |
| SMD 654 | Sport Physiology in Various Populations and Environments | |
| SML 654 | Sport Physiology in Various Populations and Environments Lab | |
| Athletic Training Electives | ||
| Select one: | 3 | |
| Human Cadaver Anatomy | ||
| Seminar in Sports Medicine | ||
| Selected Topics in Sports Medicine | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 58 | |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Audit via RamPortal and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit the Degree Audit FAQ webpage.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Summer Before Year 1 (May-July) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer Session I | Credits | |
| SMD 501 | Human Cadaver Dissection | 4 |
| SMD 502 | Prevention & Care of Injury and Illness | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Summer Session II | ||
| SMD 512 | Orthopedic Assessment 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year 1 | ||
| Fall | ||
| SMD 505 | Evidence Based Practice in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| SMD 511 | Principles of Rehabilitation | 3 |
| SML 511 | Principles of Rehabilitation Lab | 2 |
| SMD 513 | Orthopedic Assessment 2 | 3 |
| SMD 515 | Athletic Training Clinical Experience 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| SMD 510 | Therapeutic Agents | 3 |
| SML 510 | Therapeutic Agents Lab | 1 |
| SMD 514 | General Medical Conditions and Pharmacology in Athletic Training | 3 |
| SMD 516 | Athletic Training Clinical Experience 2 | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Summer Session II | ||
| SMD 616 | Athletic Training Clinical Experience 3 | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| SMD 530 | Organization and Administration of Athletic Training | 3 |
| SMD 617 | Athletic Training Clinical Experience 4 | 4 |
| SMD 640 | Injury Risk and Prevention Strategies | 3 |
| SMD 654 | Sport Physiology in Various Populations and Environments | 3 |
| SML 654 | Sport Physiology in Various Populations and Environments Lab | 1 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| SMD 618 | Athletic Training Clinical Experience 5 | 4 |
| SMD Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 58 | |
