M.S. in Athletic Training - Post-Professional Concentration
College of Health Sciences
(*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 | 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 | 3 |
| SMD 699 | Research II | 3 |
| 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 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.
| 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 | |
