Admissions Policies, Southeast Missouri State University

Admissions Policies

Admission and Selection Process Requirements for the Athletic Training Major

Admittance into the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is competitive and selective. Completion of the application standards does not guarantee admission into the ATEP. Final admission into the program rests with the decision of the ATEP Selection Committee. Enrolment in the ATEP is typically limited to twelve students per academic year. The ATEP does institute an Ability to Benefit Policy as well as a Conditional Acceptance Policy. These policies allow a candidate to be considered for entry into the ATEP despite not meeting all requirements because of unusual and/or extenuating circumstances which may have potentially affected their application process. Successful completion of the ATEP is necessary for the completion of the Athletic Training major. Students interested in entry into the ATEP are considered Pre-Athletic Training majors and must:

Declare pre-athletic training major.

Students interested in entry into the ATEP are considered Pre-Athletic Training majors and must:

Complete the following courses with a grade of "C" or better 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 280 must be taken through Southeast Missouri State University. HL 280 includes observation hours (non-patient care) completed under the direct supervision of an approved clinical instructor. Students will be evaluated throughout the observation hours.
Provide verification of a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 by the end of the semester of application.
Provide proof of current First Aid, and Professional Rescuer CPR and AED certification.
Demonstrate the ability to meet the technical standards of admission including a signed technical standards form and a current physical examination (see ATEP website for more information).
Provide proof of tuberculosis screening and vaccination of MMR, tetanus, Hepatitis B (or HBV declination).
Completion of Bloodborne Pathogen Training.
Demonstrate compliance with all the ATEP's policies and procedures (see ATEP website for more information).
Complete a formal interview with members of the ATEP Selection Committee.
Complete an entrance written examination.
Submission of three letters of recommendation utilizing the form within the ATEP application.
Submission of the completed ATEP application

The ATEP application is DUE on or before April 1st by noon to the ATEP Director's office located in Parker Hall 215D. Following admission into the ATEP, completion of the program requires a minimum of five consecutive semesters and an internship.

Conditional acceptance may be extended to applicants who are making satisfactory progress towards completion of prerequisite coursework upon approval of the application selection committee. Coursework to be considered includes:
            BS113 Anatomy and Physiology I (minimum 4 credit hours)
            BS114 Anatomy and Physiology II (minimum 4 credit hours)
            OR one semester of Human Anatomy, one semester of Human Physiology

Students will be notified in writing by the ATEP Director regarding the admission decision.

ATEP Policy on Retention:
Matriculation clause: All ATEP courses must be completed in the original curriculum sequence. To advance in the course sequencing, students must earn a "C" or better in all required coursework within he major. A student failing to earn a "C" or better within the major will not matriculate into more advanced coursework until the grade is improved.

Other Non-Academic Retention Criteria:

Maintaining First-Aid and professional CPR, and AED certification
Maintaining annual verification of physical examination.
Demonstrating compliance with the ATEP policies and procedures, the NATA code of Ethics, and the University's academic policies and procedures and student code of conduct.
Obtaining annual TB vaccinations.
Completing annual Bloodborne Pathogen training.
Continuing to meet the ATEP Technical Standards for Admission.
Other criteria as deemed necessary of students by the Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Additional requirements and fees: Refer to the ATEP website for current information.

A. Conditional acceptance may be extended to applicants who are making satisfactory progress towards completion of prerequisite coursework upon approval of the application selection committee. Coursework to be considered includes:

BS113 Anatomy and Physiology I (minimum 4 credit hours)
BS114 Anatomy and Physiology II (minimum 4 credit hours)
OR one semester of Human Anatomy, one semester of Human Physiology
PY101 Psychological Perspectives of Human Behavior (3 credit hours)
EN140 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking (3 credit hours)
MA134 College Algebra (3 credit hours)

These prerequisites may be completed at another institution upon approval of the University Registrar's office. Courses must be completed with a "C" or higher by the end of the summer session prior to start of the ATEP. Conditional acceptance will only be considered if there are positions available in the cohort after all fully qualified applicants have been considered for admission to the athletic training education program at the end of the spring semester.

Policy on Admission of Transfer StudentsStudents wishing to transfer to Southeast Missouri State University and the ATEP must apply to both the institution and the program. All potential transfer students must follow the same application procedures as non-transfer students. Transfer students must have their transcript evaluated by the Registrar’s Office and the ATEP Director. Courses may be transferred from the student’s original college or university so as they are substantially the same in scope and content as similar courses offered at Southeast Missouri State University. Such courses may be counted toward the degree requirements for the athletic training major; however, every student must take the following courses at Southeast Missouri State University in order to qualify for our major in Athletic Training:

HL 251: Introduction to Athletic Injuries

HL 280: Basic Skills in Athletic Training

HL 263: Sports Injury Management

HL 281: Practicum in Athletic Training I

HL 282: Practicum in Athletic Training II

HL 321: Advanced Injury Assessment I

HL 265: Therapeutic Modalities

HL 322: Advanced Injury Assessment II

HL 383: Practicum in Athletic Training III

HL 323: Advanced Injury Assessment III

HL 382: Medical Aspects of Sport

HL 384: Practicum in Athletic Training IV