» Program Prerequisites: Make application and be accepted to Weber State University. Formally declare Athletic Training as an intended major with the HPHP advisement coordinator. (See Admission Requirements below.)

 

» Minor: Not required.

 

» Grade Requirements: A cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher in all courses required for this major. Experiential credit will not be accepted for any Athletic Training major requirements.

 

» Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 40 of which must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 and above).

Advisement

Each student is assigned a faculty advisor upon admission to the ATEP. The advisor is available to the student for counseling on grades and progress toward graduation. Athletic Training majors must meet with a faculty advisor at least once within the first two weeks of each semester. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule the required meetings with the advisor. The HPHP department advisement coordinator will serve as the academic advisor prior to admission to the program, and will assist with advisement through completion of the program of study. Call 801-626-7425 for more information or to schedule an appointment. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.)

Admission Requirements

1. Before a student can be considered for the program, the following application requirements must be met:
   1. Admission to Weber State University
   2. Minimum 2.5 Weber State University GPA
   3. Submit Athletic Training Student Application
   4. Submit Letter of Application
   5. Two Letters of Recommendation
   6. Grade of C or better in AT 1500 Introduction to Athletic Training
   7. Program Interview
   8. Complete Technical Standards form
   9. Unofficial transcripts from other colleges/universities attended
   10. Physical examination and proof of immunizations
   11. Hepatitis-B Vaccination
   12. Current Emergency Response and CPR for Professional Rescuer cards
   13. Grade of C or better in HLTH/AT 2300 Emergency Response
   14.  For students participating in varsity and club sports, a contract must signed by both the student/athlete and his/her coach.  The contract stipulates that AT students may participate in one sport only, beginning with their second clinical year in the ATEP. More details can be found in the ATEP Student Handbook.
        

2. Application deadline is the third Wednesday in November for consideration for each spring semester. Applicants will be notified of the selection committee's decision following the submission of fall grades. Applications may be obtained from the ATEP director.
3. Students interested in transferring from another institution or from another major at Weber State University must meet University and College transfer requirements and complete the same requirements as freshmen in the Athletic Training Program.
4. Accelerated Track
   An accelerated track is available for qualifying students and must be approved by the ATEP director. For information contact the HPHP advisement coordinator or the ATEP director.
   1. Students who meet the requirements below are eligible for an interview and may be accepted into the accelerated track:
      1. Admission to Weber State University
      2. Minimum of 60 transferable credits with all general education requirements completed*
      3. Minimum 2.5 Weber State University GPA
      4. Completion of ZOOL 2100 and 2200
      5. Students who are accepted into the accelerated track must STILL complete the Secondary Admissions process outlined above under Section A.
          

Selection Process

1. All applicants will be ranked using a numerical scale on the following criteria:
   1. Cumulative Weber State University GPA [0-4 weight in selection formula = 20%]
   2. AT 1500 Introduction to Athletic Training grade [0-4 weight in selection formula = 20%]
   3. Letter of Application [0-4 weight in selection formula = 20%]
   4. Previous athletic training experience and Letters of Recommendation [0-4 weight in selection formula = 20%]
   5. Strength of athletic training student's commitment as reflected in interview responses. [0-4 weight in selection formula = 20]
2. Students receiving the highest scores in the rating process will be invited to enter the athletic training major. The selection committee is comprised of the ATEP faculty and clinical instructors. Approximately twenty students can be chosen to enter the major each year, in compliance with accreditation guidelines concerning clinical instructor-to-student ratios. Selection into the ATEP is competitive and satisfaction of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
3. Applicants not invited to enter the athletic training program may reapply the following year. All applicants who eventually re-apply must meet all requirements in effect at the time of application. Students are encouraged to contact the ATEP Director for current admission requirements.
4. All students selected for athletic training program must provide evidence of being able to meet the Technical Standards for Admission of the program. Only those students who verify that they can meet those technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodations, will be allowed to enter the program.

Retention Requirements

1. After students are selected into the Athletic Training Major, retention in the program will be based on the following criteria:
   1. Grade "C" or better in all athletic training major courses (includes clinical application courses).
   2. Grade "C" or better in all the professional knowledge and support courses.
   3. Students must maintain an overall Weber State University GPA of 2.5.
   4. Adhere to Athletic Training Polices and Procedures.
   5. Adhere to ATEP AT Student Handbook Policies.
2. Students who fail to meet the retention criteria will be placed on probation in the Athletic Training major for one semester. If standards are not met by the end of the probationary period, the student will be dismissed from the major. Students who receive any grade below a C in an athletic training major course, professional knowledge course, and/or support course must repeat that course and receive a grade of "C" or higher to remain in the major. Failure to repeat the course (when offered) will result in dismissal from the program. Athletic Training Polices and Procedures are available in the athletic training student handbook.
3. Athletic Training Majors may NOT enroll in the on-line offerings of the athletic training courses. Students WILL NOT receive credit towards the major requirements for on-line AT courses. If a student has taken any on-line AT courses, prior to or following secondary admission to the ATEP, the student must retake those courses in the traditional face-to-face classroom setting. The hands-on skills taught in these classes are vital to the education of athletic training students.