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Type of degree(s) awarded: B.A., B.S.Writing-Enrichment Course(s): ATP 230, 330, 484Computer Intensive Course(s): ATP 130, 330, 484Major in Athletic Training: 73 s.h., including ATP 111, 112, 120, 130, 220, 230, 231, 232, 285, 286 (orBIO 306 & 308), 318, 319, 321, 322, 330, 331, 332, 381, 382, 383, 390, 391, 392, 393, 412, 484, PXS 240,290, 312, 404, PSY 101. Students must take one of the following internship courses: ATP 400, ATP 401,ATP 402. Students are strongly encouraged to take additional course work from the following: PHI 340,PSY 204, 330, 336, 341, CHE 151, 152, PHY 151, 152.Requirements for a minor: No minor is available in Athletic Training.AccreditationThe Methodist University Athletic Training Program (ATP) promotes the education of future athletictrainers and the development and improvement of the Athletic Training profession. The MethodistUniversity Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of AthleticTraining Education (CAATE). Admission to the ATP is on a competitive and space-available basis.Athletic Training Program Admissions Criteria and ProceduresFormal application for admission into the Athletic Training Program is made during the spring semester,preferably of the student's freshman year. Students must have successfully completed a minimum of 12credit hours by the end of the semester which they apply.The minimum application requirements for admission into the Methodist University Athletic TrainingProgram include successful completion of or current enrollment in:1. ATP 111, 112, 120, 220 and 285, with a “C” (not a C-) or better in each course2. ATP 111, 112, 120, 220 and 285 with a minimum 2.75 average3. A minimum overall GPA of 2.254. A completed application including a signed copy of the Technical Standards for Entry-Level Athletic Training Education. Available through the Athletic Training Program oron-line as part of the Athletic Training Program website.5. An interview with the ATP Admissions Committee.All application materials must be submitted to the Athletic Training Program Director by March 31st.Students who have completed the application packet by the announced due date and are deemed by theATP Admissions Committee to be viable candidates for the ATP will be invited to participate in anadmissions interview. If space in the program is available after reviewing the initial applicants thenapplications to the program will continue to be accepted and processed. After the initial applicants havebeen reviewed, if space is available, the program will continue to accept and process applications. Studentswho anticipate completing pre-requisite courses or admission requirements after the deadline may petitionthe Athletic Training Program Director prior to the end of the spring semester for an extension through thesummer session. Agreement by the Athletic Training Program Director does not guarantee a position as anentering student nor will decisions regarding other qualified candidates be delayed due to students seekingan extension.Applicants will be notified by e-mail by the Program Director as to whether they have been selected for aninterview or have been removed from the application process. The interviews will take place before theend of the spring semester. All interviews will be conducted by the ATP Admissions Interview Committeewhich is composed of the Athletic Training Program Director and at least two of the Athletic TrainingProgram’s faculty.Once all interviews and final spring grades are completed, the Admissions Committee will meet to make afinal decision regarding each student's admittance, rejection, or alternate status. Students will be notifiedthrough their Methodist University student e-mail account by May 31st of their status. As soon as students182