M.S. in Athletic Training - Post-Professional Concentration
(*Note: This program is post-professional for certified or certified-eligible trainers (not CAATE-accredited).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Core | ||
| SMD 501 | Human Cadaver Dissection | 4 |
| SMD 505 | Evidence Based Practice in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| Concentration Core | ||
| SMD 500 | Human Cadaver Anatomy | 2 |
| SMD 630 | Research Methods and Biostatistics for Athletic Training | 0-3 |
| or EXS 501 | Research Methods in Health, Physical Education, Recreation | |
| HEA 526 | Biostatistics for Public Health | 3 |
| SMD 592 | Seminar in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| SMD 693 | Selected Topics in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| SMD 698 | Research I | |
| SMD 699 | Research II | |
| Suggested Electives | 9 | |
| Select three courses from among the following options: | ||
| Metabolic, Endocrine, and Digestive Physiology | ||
| Biomechanics | ||
| Advanced Motor Learning | ||
| Environmental Physiology | ||
| Neuromuscular Physiology | ||
| Cardiopulmonary Physiology | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 36 | |
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.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SMD 630 or EXS 501 |
Research Methods and Biostatistics for Athletic Training or Research Methods in Health, Physical Education, Recreation |
3 |
| HEA 526 | Biostatistics for Public Health | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| SMD 500 | Human Cadaver Anatomy | 2 |
| SMD 501 | Human Cadaver Dissection | 4 |
| SMD 592 | Seminar in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| SMD 505 | Evidence Based Practice in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| SMD 698 | Research I | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| SMD 693 | Selected Topics in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| SMD 699 | Research II | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
