College of Education

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

Athletic Training Admissions Criteria

All students seeking to complete the Clinical Stage of the ATEP must meet all admission requirements and be formally admitted before they are allowed to enroll in clincial experience courses.

Transfer students must request a review of their transcripts. Appropriate transfer courses will be accepted if deemed equivalent by Winthrop University admissions and academic personnel. Transfer students who are admitted into the ATEP will be required to complete all of the clinical education components at Winthrop University.

Admission into the Clinical Stage of the WU-ATEP is a competitive process. Completing the application requirements does not guarantee admission into the ATEP. The ATEP is bound by accreditation standards to maintain strict ratios between athletic training students and clinical instructors and to assure that all athletic training students can meet rigorous technical standards. It is possible that a student might fulfill the application requirements and be denied admission into the WU-ATEP.

1. Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours.
2. Achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 for all coursework and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 for all coursework in the athletic training core.
3. Complete the following Athletic Training core courses with a grade of “C” or better in each course: ATRN 151, 152, and PHED 361.
4. Complete BIOL 307 or 308 (or equivalent)
   —Students who do not earn a grade of “C-” or better may be given probationary status in the ATEP.
5. Complete a minimum of 75 hours of directed observation with certified Athletic Trainers. At least 25 of the hours must be done in an athletic training setting outside of Winthrop University.
6. Submit an Application for Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program to the Program Director (PD) that includes:
   1. official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended.
   2. WU-ATEP application form.
   3. an admission essay that documents the student’s growth toward becoming an allied health professional.
   4. two letters of recommendation; one should be from a certified athletic trainer.
   5. log which documents 75 observation hours.
7. Undergo a standardized interview with the Admission Selection Committee comprised of the Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, Winthrop University Head Athletic Trainer, Winthrop University Assistant Athletic Trainer, one off-campus ACI (when available), and two current athletic training students.

Continuation in the Athletic Training Education Program

Candidates admitted into the ATEP are required to maintain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5, a minimum grade point average of 2.75 for all coursework in the athletic training core, and must be in good standing within the University community.

Athletic Training Education Program Completion

1. Successful completion of a minimum of 127 semester hours with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
2. Completion of the athletic training core with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
3. Completion of BIOL 307 and BIOL 308 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of “C-” in each.
4. Successful completion of a competency and proficiency review by the Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, and one ACI.

Appeals

1. Submit a letter of appeal to the Program Director and the Chair of the Department of Physical Education, Sport and Human Performance. The letter should detail how the student believes he/she has met the appropriate criteria.
2. Each appeal will be reviewed by an appeals committee comprised of the Chair of the Department of Physical Education, Sport and Human Performance and two faculty members of the Chair’s choice.
3. Upon review of the appeal, the Appeals Committee may request input from the selection committee and the student may request an open discussion with the Appeals Committee to explain his/her position.
4. The Appeals Committee will submit a written document to the student and to the Program Director, regarding the decision on the student’s status.
5. All Appeals Committee decisions remain confidential and final.

For additional degree requirements, please visit the Degree Requirements page.