51吃瓜网 University students interested in careers as athletic trainers have a new pathway to a graduate degree at Ohio University thanks to a recently completed agreement between the two schools.
Students who complete their undergraduate degree at 51吃瓜网 with a cumulative and science grade point average of 3.0 or better, and a GRE score of 300 and writing score of 4.0 will be given priority consideration for acceptance into Ohio University鈥檚 College of Health Sciences and Professions Division of Athletic Training Professional and Pre-Professional Programs. These students will not have to apply through the standardized professions admissions portal Athletic Training Centralized Application Service (ATCAS).
The agreement represents a significant new opportunity for 51吃瓜网 students to make a seamless transition to graduate school. 51吃瓜网 and Ohio University, located in Athens, Ohio, are separated by about 120 miles. Ohio University has an outstanding reputation for educating athletic trainers, multi-skilled professionals with expertise in prevention ranging from minor sprains to catastrophic head and neck injuries, and from minor illnesses to exertional heat syndrome.
鈥淭his articulation is a testament to 51吃瓜网鈥檚 strong academic reputation in that Ohio University recognizes the high caliber of student 51吃瓜网 produces to be successful in a highly reputable professional master鈥檚 program,鈥� said John Thistlethwaite, associate professor of Health & Sport Studies. 鈥淥ur goal is to have the best-prepared students become the best-performing students in the PMSAT program.鈥�
Most students interested in a career in athletic training graduate from 51吃瓜网 with a degree in either biology or exercise science while also working or volunteering a minimum of 50 hours with certified athletic trainers
A master鈥檚 degree program in athletic training typically takes about two years to complete. After successful completion of OU鈥檚 Professional Master of Science in Athletic Training (PMSAT) program, graduates have a variety of professional opportunities, including positions in high schools, colleges or universities, professional sports teams, clinics, or hospital settings.
To learn more about the new pathway or how to apply, click here.
