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. In order to seek certification, a Master’s degree in Athletic Training must be completed. 

This 4 year program is intended for the students planning to complete the MS in Athletic Training 2 year Master’s Program or who are not accepted into the MS in Athletic Training 3+2 Program. Graduates of the Pre-Athletic Training concentration are prepared for entry into the CSU Pueblo Master level Athletic Training Programs as well as other exercise science related positions.

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, 3^rd Floor

Washington, DC  20006

844 462-2283

Website:  https://caate.net/program-info/697/

Initial Accreditation awarded:   03-02-2022

Students who are interested in becoming a Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer will begin their degree in the BS in Health Science Pre-Athletic Training concentration.  In the Junior Year Pre-AT students can apply to the 3+2 Athletic Training Program which will result in a BS degree in Health Science and an MS degree in Athletic Training after completing 3 years (90 credit hours) of undergraduate work and 2 years (60 credit hours) of graduate work.  Students must meet the requirements of both degrees (BS in Health Science Pre-AT and MS in Athletic Training). Students who decide not to apply to the 3+2 program can graduate with a BS in Health Science with 120 credits of undergraduate course work and will be eligible to apply to the 2 year MS in Athletic Training after finishing a bachelor’s degree and all prerequisites.

Students in the Pre-Athletic Training 3+2 Program should apply in the spring of the junior year of the Health Science Pre-Athletic Training major. Deadline for first consideration is January 15 and final deadline is April 15.  Cohort begin in mid-May and the program is year round for two years. Please contact the program director, Dr. Mary Placzkowski at mary.placzkowski@csupueblo.edu for any questions concerning admission.

The BS in Health Science Student Learning Outcomes are as follows:

1. Summarize and synthesize information relevant to assessing and improving population health and healthcare issues;
2. Exhibit the ability to read and interpret scientific research with application of the scientific methods, statistics, study design, and reporting in the health sciences;
3. Evaluate and integrate critical concepts and skills acquired in the health sciences curriculum to common professional problems in the health science fields of interest;
4. Exhibit effective oral and written communication as well as mass communication regarding subjects related to the health sciences in an individual and group setting; 
5. Apply and demonstrate knowledge, skills and critical problems solving in a field-based and/or clinical setting;

Specific Program Requirements

Specific Concentration Requirements

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Students planning to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy should take CHEM 121 General Chemistry I (GT-SC2) (4 c.h.) & CHEM 121L General Chemistry Lab I (GT-SC1) (1 c.h.) instead of CHEM 111 & 111L.

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Students are required to complete college algebra or pre-calculus algebra level math or have a math score of ACT 24 or SAT 580 to enroll in PHYS 201. Students who do not have this placement score must take MATH 120.

All HSHM Majors are required to:

• Complete a concentration of study with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher.
• Earn a 2.0 overall GPA to enroll in 300 or 400 level courses in the department;
• Earn a minimum grade of a “C” in all prerequisite and major courses;
• Repeat prerequisite and major courses with a grade of “D” or lower until a grade of “C” or higher is achieved; and
• Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in required English and speech communication courses.
• Earn at least 120 credit hours with at least 40 upper division credits.
• Successfully complete an internship or field experience course.
• Submit a graduation contract by the deadline the semester of graduation.

Planning Sheet

Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for students 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.