M.S. in Athletic Training
College of Health Sciences
(*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 | 3 |
| SMD 505 | Evidence Based Practice in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| SMD 510 | Therapeutic Agents | 3 |
| SML 510 | Therapeutic Agents Lab | 1 |
| SMD 511 | Principles of Rehabilitation | 3 |
| SML 511 | Principles of Rehabilitation Lab | 2 |
| SMD 512 | Orthopedic Assessment 1 | 3 |
| SMD 513 | Orthopedic Assessment 2 | 3 |
| SMD 514 | General Medical Conditions and Pharmacology in Athletic Training | 3 |
| SMD 515 | Athletic Training Clinical Experience 1 | 3 |
| SMD 516 | Athletic Training Clinical Experience 2 | 3 |
| SMD 530 | Organization and Administration of Athletic Training | 3 |
| SMD 616 | Athletic Training Clinical Experience 3 | 3 |
| SMD 617 | Athletic Training Clinical Experience 4 | 4 |
| SMD 618 | Athletic Training Clinical Experience 5 | 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 |
| 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 Progress Report (DPR) via my WCU and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
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 | |
