Master of Science in Athletic Training

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Name: Stephen J. Thomas, PhD, ATC, FNATA, FASSET
Position:
  • Chair, Department of Exercise Science
  • Professor
  • Interim Program Director, Division of Athletic Training
Organization: Jefferson - East Falls Campus

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Curriculum

The Master of Science in Athletic Training program emphasizes a comprehensive didactic curriculum that equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their role as part of a healthcare team. Through accelerated coursework, students delve into physiological, anatomical, and evidence-based principles, which are the foundation for their clinical practice. They learn to locate, evaluate, and apply evidence-based resources, building a robust knowledge base to support their athletic training practice. 

Total Credit Hours: 65

Year 1

ATP600Emergency Care4
ATP602Scientific Inquiry & Writing1
ATP605Fundamentals of Athletic Training4
ATP 610Basics of Rehabilitation3
ATP 615Functional Human Anatomy3
FALL I CREDITS15

ATP620Practicum in Athletic Training I
*Immersive Clinical
3
FALL 2 CREDITS3
TOTAL FALL CREDITS 18

ATP625Prevention, Evaluation & Treatment of Athletic Injuries I4
ATP 630Therapeutic Modalities3
ATP635Human Physiology3
ATP645Motor Control & Human Movement3
SPRING 1 CREDITS13

ATP640Practicum in Athletic Training II
*Immersive Clinical
3
SPRING 2  CREDITS3
TOTAL SPRING CREDITS16

Summer

ATP660Specialty Practicum in Athletic Training** *Immersive Clinical 2
ATP 691Research/ Collaborative Project (Asynchronous online course)1
TOTAL SUMMER CREDITS 3

** Summer 1 or Summer 2 (6 weeks: May-June OR Jun-Aug)

Year 2

ATP661Practicum in Athletic Training III
*Immersive Clinical
3
TOTAL Fall 1 CREDITS  3

ATP665Prevention, Evaluation &Treatment of Athletic Injuries II4
ATP 675Strength & Conditioning3
ATP685Organization & Administration in Athletic Training2
ATP690General Medical Condition & Pharmacology in Athletic Training3
FALL 2 CREDITS12
TOTAL FALL CREDITS  15

ATP662Practicum in Athletic Training IV
*Immersive Clinical
3
SPRING 1 CREDITS3

ATP670Prevention, Evaluation &Treatment of Athletic Injuries III4
ATP695
Psychological Aspects of Injury & Rehabilitation
3
ATP696
Special Topics in Athletic Training
2

ATP
 

692

Research/Collaborative Project II

1
SPRING 2 CREDITS10
TOTAL SPRING CREDITS13