Athletic Training, Master of Science
Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education, training and the state's statutes, rules and regulations. As a part of the health care team, services provided by athletic trainers include primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Students must complete at Master in Athletic Training to sit for certification.
Accreditation
The Masters in Athletic Training Program At Colorado State University Pueblo located in Pueblo, Colorado is accredited by the:
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
2001 K Street NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006
844 462-2283
Website: https://caate.net/program-info/697/
Initial Accreditation awarded: 03-02-2022
Students are strongly encouraged to work with the athletic training program, Board of Certification (BOC) and the applicable athletic training licensure board in the state they intend to pursue licensing to ensure all BOC certification and state licensure requirements will be satisfactorily met.
Specific Admission Requirements
Students with a bachelor’s degree and that have completed the required prerequisites for the MS in Athletic Training Program may make application to the program.
Admission Requirements: ATCAS
Submit the following items to the Athletic Training Centralized Application System (ATCAS):
- Application for Admission
- Official transcripts from each college or university attended (including CSU Pueblo). CSU Pueblo currently requires a 3.0 minimum grade point average for regular admission to a graduate program.
- NOTE: If the candidate has been approved to continue the application process and apply to the Graduate School at CSU Pueblo the Program Director will contact the individual candidate. Additionally, the Program Director will upload transcripts into CSU Pueblo Application on behalf of the candidate. This can ONLY be done by the Program Director.
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA = 3.0 at the end of junior year of the Health Sciences Pre-Athletic Training Emphasis.
- Satisfactory enrollment/completion of the first 90 hours of the Health Science Pre-AT concentration.
- Two letters of recommendation; one from a certified Athletic Trainer and one from an academic instructor.
- NOTE: If the candidate has been approved to continue the application process and apply to the Graduate School at CSU Pueblo the Program Director will contact the individual candidate. Additionally, the Program Director will upload all recommendations into CSU Pueblo Application on behalf of the candidate. This can ONLY be done by the Program Director.
- 50 observation hours with a certified and state credentialed Athletic Trainer.
NOTE: Approval of completed ATCAS application is NOT acceptance into MS in Athletic Training Program. All candidates must be accepted through the Graduate School to be officially accepted into the program at CSU Pueblo.
Admission Requirements: Graduate School
Applicants must apply to the Athletic Training Centralized Application System (ATCAS) before the program area reviews the applicant’s request for admission. Failure to submit all required materials will delay the evaluation and screening of your application.
Submit the following items to the CSU Pueblo Graduate School Application
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA = 3.0 at the end of junior year of the Health Sciences Pre-Athletic Training Emphasis.
- Official transcripts from each college or university attended (including CSU Pueblo) to demonstrate satisfactory enrollment/completion of the first 90 hours of the Health Science Pre-AT concentration. CSU Pueblo currently requires a 3.0 minimum grade point average for regular admission to a graduate program.
- NOTE: If the candidate has been approved to continue the application process and apply to the Graduate School at CSU Pueblo the Program Director will contact the individual candidate. Additionally, the Program Director will upload transcripts into CSU Pueblo Application on behalf of the candidate. This can ONLY be done by the Program Director.
- Two letters of recommendation; one from a certified Athletic Trainer and one from an academic instructor.
- NOTE: If the candidate has been approved to continue the application process and apply to the Graduate School at CSU Pueblo the Program Director will contact the individual candidate. Additionally, the Program Director will upload all recommendations into CSU Pueblo Application on behalf of the candidate. This can ONLY be done by the Program Director.
- 50 observation hours with a certified and state credentialed Athletic Trainer.
Program Admission Provisions:
Full Admission-Student has met all the above-noted criteria and has completed a Baccalaureate degree; Students applying in the Junior or final year of undergraduate education with courses in progress will receive notification of full admission with the understanding that the above-noted criteria will be met upon completion of the Junior year or undergraduate education.
Conditional Admission-Student has a GPA between 2.75-2.99 will complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better and meet other application criteria. Students that receive Conditional Admission will be required to earn a GPA of 3.0 in the first MS AT summer session of the program. Students not meeting this standard will automatically be dismissed from the program.
Deadlines
Students with a bachelors degree applying for the Master of Science in Athletic Training should apply by January 15 for first consideration and final deadline is May 1. Cohort begin in mid-May and the program starts in the summer and is year round for two years. Please contact the program director, Dr. Mary Placzkowski at mary.placzkowski@csupueblo.edu for any questions concerning admission.
Documents Due After Acceptance into the Program
- Physical Exam
- Full immunization records including COVID vaccination and influenza vaccination by November 1st
- TB test and completed TB form
- Completed technical standards form
- First Aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer certification (or equivalent)
Prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better:
- Anatomy & Physiology I & II with labs
- General Biology with Lab
- Chemistry with Lab
- Physics with Lab
- Psychology
- Exercise Physiology with Lab
- Kinesiology or Biomechanics
- Statistics (Math or Applied Statistics)
- Athletic injury care (including taping/wrapping techniques)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrating competency and proficiency in the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) across the domains of athletic training is a foundational goal of the curriculum. Students are provided with comprehensive coursework that aligns with both current and future educational competencies as outlined by the Athletic Training Professional Standards. In addition, the curriculum integrates clinical experiences designed to cultivate student autonomy and ensure professional readiness for entry into the healthcare field.
- Demonstrating cultural competence and inter-professional collaboration within the healthcare community are essential components of the curriculum. Students will engage in effective clinical exposure totaling a minimum of 25 hours, involving interactions with at least four distinct medical professional fields and/or healthcare providers. Through the design and evaluation of interprofessional projects, students will have the opportunity to actively demonstrate collaborative practices across disciplines. Additionally, students will gain exposure to at least three culturally diverse populations that reflect the ethnic and cultural heritage of the region, allowing them to develop and demonstrate cultural competence in real-world healthcare.
- Students demonstrate evidence-based clinical practice by engaging in research, critically reviewing current literature, and applying validated findings to formulate effective care plans that promote positive patient outcomes. Through this process, they integrate evidence-based practice (EBP) into clinical patient care.
- Students engage in the athletic training profession by actively participating in professional development opportunities, such as attending state, regional, or national conferences, and by continually seeking growth and advancement within the field.
- Students are effectively prepared to enter the athletic training profession through comprehensive educational experiences that meet national employment criteria, deliver a high-quality and rigorous curriculum, and ensure graduates are well-equipped for professional practice. These experiences are further enriched by clinical preceptors and settings that provide appropriate clinical practice, mentorship, and opportunities for professional assimilation.
Outcomes Assessment Activities
- A range of tasks aligned to program standards, curriculum and instructional activities throughout the program provide multiple sources of evidence to assess performance on each program standard. These tasks include a range of examples of clinical skills and foundational learning, most of them authentic athletic training scenarios, including all of the following:
- Case logs for documentation of case information, treatment, rehabilitation, patient care, and plan for patient interactions.
- Preceptor evaluations of clinical experience and student learning.
- Practice exam test scores (Board of Certification exam), as well as teacher-constructed practical exams, written exams, and quizzes.
- Evidence of ability to understand and utilize research to improve practice.
- Evidence of inquiry (e.g., Evidence based practice, action research, case studies) to enhance practice.
- Projects, written assignments, and clinical skills assessments to evaluate knowledge based on CAATE Standards.
Specific Program Requirements
Program Overview
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 60 |
| Total Credits | 60 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| AT 501 | Foundations of Athletic Training | 3 |
| AT 502 | Functional Anatomy of Injury | 3 |
| AT 504 | Concepts of Therapeutic Interventions | 3 |
| AT 510 | Clinical Integration I | 2 |
| AT 511 | Assessment & Management I | 4 |
| AT 513 | Professionalism and Ethics | 1 |
| AT 520 | Clinical Integration II | 3 |
| AT 521 | Assessment and Management II | 4 |
| AT 522 | General Medical Conditions | 5 |
| AT 534 | Rehabilitation in Athletic Training | 4 |
| AT 535 | Pharmacology in Athletic Training | 1 |
| Credits | 33 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| AT 503 | Fundamentals of Public Health | 1 |
| AT 514 | Research Methods | 2 |
| AT 530 | Clinical Integration III | 2 |
| AT 531 | Assessment & Management III | 3 |
| AT 540 | Clinical Integration IV | 4 |
| AT 542 | Administration in Athletic Training | 3 |
| AT 545 | Evidence-Based Practice & Research | 3 |
| AT 550 | Clinical Integration V | 5 |
| AT 551 | BOC Test Prep | 1 |
| AT 592 | Research | 3 |
| Credits | 27 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Planning Sheet
Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for student's planning their course selections. The information on this page provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and consent of an academic advisor. While accurately portraying the information contained in the college catalog, this form is not considered a legal substitute for that document. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time in which they entered the institution.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AT 510 | Clinical Integration I | 2 |
| AT 511 | Assessment & Management I | 4 |
| AT 513 | Professionalism and Ethics | 1 |
| AT 522 | General Medical Conditions | 5 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| AT 520 | Clinical Integration II | 3 |
| AT 521 | Assessment and Management II | 4 |
| AT 534 | Rehabilitation in Athletic Training | 4 |
| AT 535 | Pharmacology in Athletic Training | 1 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| AT 501 | Foundations of Athletic Training | 3 |
| AT 502 | Functional Anatomy of Injury | 3 |
| AT 504 | Concepts of Therapeutic Interventions | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AT 531 | Assessment & Management III | 3 |
| AT 540 | Clinical Integration IV | 4 |
| AT 542 | Administration in Athletic Training | 3 |
| AT 545 | Evidence-Based Practice & Research | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| AT 550 | Clinical Integration V | 5 |
| AT 551 | BOC Test Prep | 1 |
| AT 592 | Research | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| AT 503 | Fundamentals of Public Health | 1 |
| AT 514 | Research Methods | 2 |
| AT 530 | Clinical Integration III | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |