Admission to Athletic Training Education Program (Health Management Major: Athletic Training Option)
Students choosing to pursue athletic training must complete the following requirements by the completion of the spring semester of application and be formally accepted into the Athletic Training Education Program. Selections for admission into the ATEP are made at the end of the spring semester. Approximately 12 students can be chosen to enter the major each year, in compliance with accreditation guidelines concerning clinical instructor-to-student ratios. Selection into the ATEP is competitive and satisfaction of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Following selection, completion of the program requires a minimum of five consecutive semesters or two and one half academic years.
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1. Gain admission to Southeast Missouri State University;
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2. Complete a declaration of major form indicating Pre-Athletic Training. Forms should be turned in to the Department of Health Human Performance & Recreation.
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3. Provide verification of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 by the end of the semester of application.
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4. Complete the following prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or higher by the end of the semester of application: HL 251, HL 280, MA 134 or higher, EN 140, PY 101, BS 113, and BS 114. HL 251 and HL 280 must be taken at Southeast Missouri State University. Observation hours (HL 280) will be completed under the direct supervision from an approved clinical instructor.
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5. Provide proof of current CPR and AED certification.
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6. Provide proof of tuberculosis screening and vaccination of MMR, tetanus, Hepatitis B (or HBV declination).
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7. Demonstrate ability to meet the technical standards for admission (see Athletic Training Education Program website for more information).
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8. Formal application involves: (percentages in parenthesis indicate weight of item in selection formul
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a) completion of a program application which includes a one page essay (5%);
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b) submission of official transcripts of all high school and post-secondary academic work;
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c) three standardized recommendation forms (5%);
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d) submission of observation evaluations by approved clinical instructors (10%);
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e) interview with selection committee (10%);
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f) prerequisite course grade point average (10%);
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g) demonstration of a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (60%).
Students must be accepted in the program before enrolling in the athletic training education program course sequence. After reviewing this material, please contact the ATEP director if you have further questions about the program.
Admission Grievance Policy:
Any student denied admission to the ATEP will be notified in writing by the Program Director. Communication regarding the decision of the Selection Committee can only occur directly with the student in question unless he/she has provided written permission to discuss the content with a third party. Students are given the opportunity to discuss the rationale of the ATEP selection committee with the Program Director. If a student is not satisfied with the explanation of the decision, he/she may request a review of the Selection Committee's reasons for denial by the Chair of the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation. An official request for review must be received by the Department Chair in writing within 10 business days from the mailing date of the denial letter.
Retention Requirements:
Students will be retained within the Health Management: Athletic Training option Program of Study providing the following criteria are maintained throughout their undergraduate experience:
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1. receive a grade of "C" or better in all required coursework within the major;
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2. maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on all work attempted;
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3. maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 within the major;
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4. maintain a semester grade point average of 2.5 on all work attempted.
A student failing to receive a "C" or better in any coursework within the major will not be allowed to continue into more advanced coursework until the grade is improved.
Once a student's cumulative GPA has fallen below 2.5 (either in the major or overall) the ATEP Director will place this student on academic probation within in the program for the next semester (fall or spring term). If the student does not improve his/her cumulative GPA to a 2.5 during this probationary period or comply with probationary guidelines in the ATEP handbook, he/she will be released from the ATEP.
If a student's semester GPA falls below 2.5 the ATEP Director will assign the student to academic assistance, consisting of weekly study hall hours and time management counseling. Two consecutive semesters of academic assistance will result in the student being placed on academic probation (see probation guideline in paragraph above).
Additional Requirements and Fees:
Refer to Athletic Training Education Program Web site for current information.
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