Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from the Athletic Training Education Program at APU, the following must be met:
- Complete all Athletic Training Major requirements
- Complete all Athletic Training Major coursework
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all AT didactic courses (AT 101, 160, 220, 240, 270, 351, 352, 355, 360, 364, 452, 465, 469, 495) with no course grade below a C
- Must successfully complete all practicum courses (AT 242, 340, 342, 440, 442) with no course grade below a B
- Must successfully complete all allied health courses (PE 240, 363; PSYC 110, 385; BIOL 101 or BIOL 151 and BIOL 230/231 or BIOL 250/251)
- Complete all Clinical Education requirements
- Complete all clinical observation experiences for pre-athletic training (AT 240)
- 50 clinical credits for Level I-III students of clinical field experience under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor (AT 242, 340, 342, 440, 442)
- Complete a clinical field experience in each of the following categories: upper extremity, lower extremity, equipment intensive, general medical, athletic institution, and rehabilitative service
- Complete all pre-athletic training, Level I, II, and III psychomotor competencies and clinical proficiencies. Completion of the course work and proficiencies demonstrates basic competence required of an entry-level athletic trainer preparing the ATS to sit for the Board of Certification, Inc.
- Complete all other university requirements for graduation
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.