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ATHLETIC TRAINING

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Degree to be granted (if applicable): Program Level: Undergraduate Graduate

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The undergraduate CAATE-accredited Athletic Training Education Program is an entry level program in the field of athletic training. There is a mandate from the accrediting body, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) to have the degree title changed by the 2014-2015 academic year. Failure to complete the change will cause the elimination of accreditation. Graduation from an accredited athletic training education program is a requirement for a license to practice athletic training or other credential in the State of Ohio as well as 45 other states. There are currently 53 students in the professional program in athletic training and an additional 90 students in the pre-professional phase. 

The following is from the Fall 2008 CAATE Newsletter, p. 3:

Degree in Athletic Training
The CAATE, in agreement with the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), supports the NATA’s Degree Task Force recommendation that by 2014-2015 academic year, individuals entering the profession must have a degree in athletic training. This means that, by 2014-2015, individuals completing entry-level programs in athletic training must be awarded a degree in athletic training. With regard to the type of degree required, as long as the degree is in Athletic Training and titled as such, each institution may determine the type of degree awarded (e.g. Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training, Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training). However, the degree title may not be dually tagged with any other major unless this dual tagged degree option is consistent with institutional policy/procedure and with all other major degrees offered at the institution. Again, if there is precedence for single-titled degrees at the institution, then Athletic Training must also be a single-titled degree.

With regard to the requirements for entry-level masters degrees in AT, the CAATE will be conducting a brief study of current entry-level
masters programs to determine if there is already a trend that can be used as a model for these type of degree programs in the future. It  was impossible to identify such a trend in traditional undergraduate degree programs in AT a s there is such diversity of academic units in which AT programs are housed.

The change from a Bachelor of Science with a major in Athletic Training to a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training requires no new courses, no new human resources, no new equipment, and no new teaching space or laboratory space. All facets of this program are in place now. It is a change of title, only.

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After college approval, submit the original signed form to the Faculty Senate (UH 3320) for undergraduate-level courses; for graduate-level courses submit the original signed form to the Graduate School (UH3240).

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