2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
Health Science, B.S. / Athletic Training, M.S. (3+2) |
Optional 3+2 Curriculum: BS Health Science/MS Athletic Training
(Completion of the BS-HS degree does not guarantee admission to the MS-ATR)
Year 1: BS-HS Fall Semester (17 Credits)
- CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3 Credits
- CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
- ENG 101 Effective College Writing 3 Credits
- HSC 100 Introduction to Health Sciences 3 Credits
- INT 101 The Neumann Experience 1 Credit
- PSYCH 101 General Psychology 3 Credits
- THEO 104 Theological Foundations 3 Credits
Year 1: BS-HS Spring Semester (17 Credits)
- HSC 110 CPR and First Aid 1 Credit
- MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
- ENG 102 Academic Research and Writing 3 Credits
- History CORE 3 Credits
- Biology with Lab 4 Credits
Year 1: BS-HS Summer Semester (12 Credits)
- Language 101 3 Credits
- Language 102 3 Credits
- Fine Arts Core 3 Credits
- General Elective 3 Credits
Year 2: BS-HS Fall Semester (17 Credits)
- BIO 130 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Credits
- BIO 135 Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 Credit
- ENG Literature Core 3 Credits
- HSC 240 Strength and Conditioning 3 Credits
- HSC 450 Physiology of Sport and Exercise 3 Credits
- HSC 455 Physiology of Sport and Exercise Lab 1 Credit
- PHIL 102 Exploring Ethics 3 Credits
Year 2: BS-HS Spring Semester (17 Credits)
- BIO 131 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 Credits
- BIO 136 Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 Credit
- HSC 245 Resistance Training and Conditioning 3 Credits
- HSC 440 Biomechanics 3 Credits
- HSC 445 Biomechanics Lab 1 Credit
- THEO Core 3 Credits
Year 3: BS-HS Fall Semester (16 Credits)
- HSC 260 Exercise Technique and Prescription 3 Credits
- HSC 300 Health Risk Appraisal and Special Populations 3 Credits
- HSC 305 Health Risk Appraisal and Special Populations Lab 1 Credit
- HSC 310 Personal Health 3 Credits
- PHIL Core 3 Credits
- SCI 215 Nutrition 3 Credits
Year 3: BS-HS Spring Semester (14 Credits)
- HSC 270 Program Design in Strength and Conditioning 3 Credits
- HSC 290 Advanced Strength and Conditioning 3 Credits
- HSC 475 Professional Preparation for Health Sciences 3 Credits
- HSC 489 NSCA Exam Prep 1 Credit
- HSC 499 Strength and Conditioning Internship 3 Credits
End of Year 3: BS Health Science Awarded - 120 credits complete
The student must apply for admission and submit all requirements to the MS-ATR Program upon completion of the BS-Health Science degree. Completion of the BS degree does not guarantee admission into the MS-ATR program. A full listing of the Admission Criteria for the MS-ATR is available in the Graduate Catalog. Pending acceptance to the MS-ATR, the suggested 2 year plan of study is outlined below.
Year 4: MS-ATR Summer Session (6 Credits)
- ATR 500 Introduction to Athletic Training 3 Credits
- ATR 505 Functional Anatomy 3 Credits
Year 4: MS-ATR Fall Semester (11 Credits)
- ATR 530 Therapeutic Modalities 3 credits
- ATR 540 Therapeutic Exercise I 3 credits
- ATR 550 Lower Extremity Assessment 3 credits
- ATR 598 Practicum 1 2 credits
Year 4: MS-ATR: Spring Semester (9 Credits)
- ATR 545 Therapeutic Exercise II 3 credits
- ATR 560 Upper Extremity Assessment 3 credits
- ATR 680 Research I 1 credit
- ATR 599 Practicum 2 2 credits