Cedarville University

http://www.cedarville.edu/academics/athletictraining/programadmission.htm

Program Admission and Progression Requirements

The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) will enforce a competitive admission process if necessary due to the limited availability of clinical education experiences. Space is limited to approximately 10 students per academic class, i.e. 10 seniors, 10 juniors, and 10 sophomores. There is no limit to how many freshman may declare athletic training as their major, but if more than 10 students desire to continue as athletic training majors, the competitive admission process is enforced. Transfer students are considered on an individual basis and may be directly accepted into the ATEP provided that space is available and they have completed the necessary prerequisites. If space is not available, transfer students are welcome to re-apply the following year. Admission criteria include:

  1. Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better
  2. Complete college level biology and chemistry courses with a grade of "C-" or better
  3. Complete college level First Aid and Basic Athletic Training courses with a grade of "B-" or better
  4. Completion of at least 150 clinical hours under the direct supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
  5. Successful demonstration of designated clinical proficiencies
  6. Satisfactory physical exam
  7. Hepatitis B vaccine or signed declination
  8. Signed acceptance of technical standards
  9. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Retention criteria include:

  1. Earn a grade of "C-" or above in all athletic training courses
  2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.25
  3. Maintain current CPR certification
  4. Successful completion of clinical proficiencies established for each term
  5. Positive recommendation by the faculty / clinical instructors of the ATEP

Graduation requirements include:

  1. Earn a grade of "C-" or better in all athletic training courses
  2. Member of the NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association)
  3. Successful completion of all clinical proficiencies
  4. Apply for the NATA-BOC certification examination
  5. Meet college requirements for graduation