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Athletic Training, MS

Program Information and Admission Application

Please Note: UCM is no longer accepting applications for the Master's in Athletic Training Program.

 

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Athletic Training Mission Statement

The mission of the athletic training program at the University of Central Missouri is to produce life-long learners, critical thinkers, and engaged leaders who are ready to take their place in the dynamic world of professional healthcare. The program prepares future athletic trainers to succeed in an integrated healthcare community through the use of evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes. With a variety of innovative and dynamic learning opportunities, the athletic training program provides the tools necessary to become professionally prepared and to ultimately foster the confidence to allow the student to succeed in the ever-changing world of healthcare.

Vision Statement

Building upon the University’s historical charter, the University of Central Missouri Athletic Training Program strives to be regionally recognized as a leader in athletic training education. The program seeks to develop engaged practitioners in an integrated and collaborative medical model emphasizing evidence-based clinical application and professional development in a continually evolving healthcare environment.

Program Values

Integrity - Curiosity - Inclusion - Partnership - Engagement

Program Handbooks

Program Guide
Explore admissions requirements, learning outcomes, degree requirements, course options and more.


Contact

Dr. Brian Hughes, ATC, LAT
Professor and Program Director
Morrow 139
Warrensburg, MO
Tel: 660-543-8062
bhughes@ucmo.edu
atprogram@ucmo.edu

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University of Central Missouri Program History and Accreditation Status

  • 1969: Dr. Ronald “Doc” VanDam, professor and head athletic trainer at the University of Central Missouri established an athletic training internship program in 1969. At that time, students could become athletic trainers by completing an internship program such as the one developed at UCM.
  • 2000: During the early 2000s, education requirements changed, ending the ability for students to become athletic trainers by completing an internship program. University officials were incredibly supportive of the program and the work of Dr. Van Dam. As such, the university allowed the program to continue compliance with the changing athletic training education requirements, paving the way for the transition to a bachelor’s level degree program. During this time, Dr. Van Dam retired in 2000, passing the program to our current director, Dr. Brian Hughes. Dr. Hughes successfully led the bachelor’s degree program to full accreditation in 2007; it has maintained accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) for the last 14 years.
  • 2015: In 2015, CAATE required athletic training education to transition yet again. New guidelines require the move from an undergraduate program to a graduate program. With the university's continued support, and to comply with new accreditation standards, the University of Central Missouri Athletic Training Program has decided to likewise transition. We will sunset the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training degree program and graduate our final undergraduate cohort in spring 2021.
  • 2021: Admitted our first cohort of graduate students in the Master of Science in Athletic Training.
  • 2023: April 21, 2023 - Notified by the CAATE that we were granted 5 years of Initial Accreditation to the Professional Athletic Training Program.

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Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Goal 1

 

Students will demonstrate the necessary core knowledge and clinical reasoning to become a certified athletic trainer.

Outcomes

 

  • Students will be prepared to pass the BOC Exam. 

  • Students will have the knowledge and skills to graduate from MSAT.

  • Students will have the skills necessary to be employable as an athletic trainer.

  • Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze information and draw conclusions based upon critical evaluation, the professional code of ethics and all applicable laws and regulations.

Goal 2

 

Students will participate in professional development,  leadership development and professional  collaboration.

Outcomes

 

  • Students will have the skills to professionally socialize and become lifelong learners.

  • Students will identify continuing education opportunities post certification

  • Students will identify and analyze their own personal leadership style

  • Students will have the knowledge and skills to successfully practice interprofessional collaboration in the workforce.

Goal 3

 

Students will learn to appreciate and assess cultures and communities to improve patient outcomes.

Outcomes

 

  • Students will be able to continually self reflect on their personal views of diversity.

  • Students will use appropriate nomenclature and recognize health disparities in a diverse patient population.

  • Students will demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse patient population.

 

Master of Science in Athletic Training Admissions Criteria

 

Processes and Procedures

  • A student must first be admitted to the University Graduate School. All application materials for the graduate school can be found at https://ATCAS.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/deeplink/programSearch/organization/239528099887053094. Information regarding the MSAT can be found at www.ucmo.edu/msat. Questions regarding the Master of Science Degree in Athletic Training should be directed to bhughes@ucmo.edu.
  • After acceptance into the graduate school and all MSAT required materials are received, you will be contacted for an interview. The interview may be conducted on campus if the applicant is within reasonable driving distance or via remote teleconference.
  • The program admits students into the summer term only. The program will have rolling admissions until April 15. All information must be received by the program no later than April 15 (unofficial transcripts are permissible until the bachelor’s degree is confirmed). Students will be notified of their conditional admittance into the program by April 30. Final criteria for program admission is an official transcript from the institution where their bachelor’s degree was earned. This should be received by the program no later than 10 working days after the bachelor’s degree was earned. Failure to comply with these dates may impact your acceptance into the program.
    • Note that the application process takes approximately 4 weeks. Please plan accordingly to the due date of April 30.

Programmatic Prerequisites

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA (based on a 4.00 scale)
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA (based on a 4.00 scale) on the following prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C” or higher:
    • General Biology and lab - 3-4 credit hours
    • Human Anatomy, Physiology and Lab - 4-8 credit hours
    • Chemistry and Lab - 3-4 credit hours
    • Nutrition - 3 credit hours
    • Statistics - 3 credit hours
    • General Psychology OR Lifespan and Development - 3 credit hours
    • Exercise Physiology - 3 credit hours
    • Physics OR Biomechanics - 3 credit hours
  • Articulation of courses determined by the review of the ATP Admissions Committee.

International Considerations

  • For International students seeking admission into the program, additional requirements apply:
    • For full admission to the Athletic Training Master’s Program, international students must submit English proficiency scores with a minimum of 6.0 IELTS-Academic or 79 iBT TOEFL. The Revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test (RTPDT) scores of Reading: 20, Writing: 20, and Listening: 20 are also accepted by UCM for full admission.
    • Applicants who do not meet the minimum required English proficiency scores may apply for conditional admission to the program. All conditionally-admitted students must successfully complete the Intensive English Program prior to enrolling in courses for the MS in Athletic Training program.  Students who are accepted conditionally do not need to reapply to the Athletic Training program.

 

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