RHS and MSAT (3+2 Program) in 5 Years
Earn both your Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences (RHS) and your Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) degrees in just 5 years in this unique program, which consists of three years of undergraduate coursework and two years of graduate coursework.
Students can reduce their tuition by a full year and start a career as an athletic trainer a year sooner.
Rehabilitation sciences upperclassmen who wish to bypass their final year of undergraduate coursework and start the MSAT program a year early should apply by the priority deadline of Dec. 1 in the current academic year to be eligible for graduate scholarships.
Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a rolling admissions basis if available slots still exist. Students are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline to ensure they receive full consideration for all scholarships.
ADMISSIONS and APPLICATION
Rehabilitation sciences underclassmen who wish to start the MSAT program in a future year can apply anytime between July 1-May 1.
To be eligible to apply to the RHS and MSAT program, you must:
- Be a WSU student majoring in Rehabilitation Sciences.
- Have a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.2.
- Observe/shadow an athletic trainer for at least 50 hours.
- Complete the first-year RHS coursework.
If you meet these requirements, you can submit your application through ATCAS at a discounted rate.
Before submitting your application, please send an email to conradgabler@weber.edu to receive a coupon code.
PROGRAM TIMELINE
The following is a possible timeline outlining the 5-year RHS and MSAT program for students. The MSAT website has more details about the MSAT program.
FIRST YEAR
Work on RHS coursework and complete general education requirements. Students must have a minimum 3.2 overall GPA, observe or shadow an athletic trainer for at least 50 hours, and complete the following courses during the first year:
All of the following courses:
- HTHS 1101: Medical Terminology (2 credits)
- HTHS 2110: Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
- HTHS 2111: Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
- RHS 1550: Introduction to Rehabilitation Sciences (2)
- RHS 2175: Introduction to Sports Medicine (3)
One of the following chemistry courses:
- CHEM 1010 PS: Introductory Chemistry (3)
- CHEM 1110 PS: Elementary Chemistry (4)
- CHEM 1200: Preparation for College Chemistry (3)
One of the following courses:
- RHS 1300: First Aid: Responding to Emergencies (2)
- RHS 2300: Emergency Response (3)
- PAR 1000 INT: Emergency Medical Technician (4) and PAR 1001: Emergency Medical Technician Lab (2)
At the end of their first year, students should apply to the RHS and MSAT program through ATCAS. Students can apply during their second and third years as well, but we recommend applying as early as possible.
SECOND and THIRD YEARS
Students should work on their remaining RHS coursework. Students should also complete all of their general education requirements and MSAT prerequisites by the end of their third year, prior to beginning the MSAT program.
Students must maintain an overall 3.2 GPA to begin the MSAT program in their fourth year.
Students can receive up to 25 experiential credits for RHS major courses through the completion of the first year of MSAT coursework. Be sure to know which courses you'll receive credit for so that you don't take these RHS courses.
The following courses may be awarded as experiential credit after the student has earned a B- or better in the MSAT course during their first year in the MSAT program.
Keep in mind that if you have already completed the listed undergraduate course, you will not receive experiential credit for the course when you complete the graduate course requirements. Completion of the undergraduate RHS course does not waive the MSAT course requirement.
MSAT courses and their corresponding RHS courses are listed by the semester that students take the MSAT course.
Fall Semester
| MSAT Courses | Corresponding RHS Courses |
|---|---|
| MSAT 6080: Research Methods I (3) | RHS 3080: Evidence Based Practice for Rehabilitation Sciences (3) |
| MSAT 6300: Orthopedic Assessment and Diagnosis I (3) | RHS 3300: Evaluation and Care of Musculoskeletal Injuries: Lower Extremities (3) |
| MSAT 6500 INT: Foundations of Athletic Training (3) | RHS 4890 INT: Cooperative Work Experience (2) |
Spring Semester
| MSAT Courses | Corresponding RHS Courses |
|---|---|
| MSAT 6085: Research Methods II (3) | RHS 4800 CRE: Individual Projects (3) |
| MSAT 6301: Orthopedic Assessment and Diagnosis II (3) | RHS 3301: Evaluation and Care of Musculoskeletal Injuries: Upper Extremities (3) |
| MSAT 6390 (2 credits, fall semester) and MSAT 6400 (2 credits, spring semester) | RHS 4150: Therapeutic Modalities for Rehabilitation Sciences majors (3) |
| MSAT 6450: Therapeutic Rehabilitation I (3) | RHS 4250: Rehabilitation for Rehabilitation Sciences majors (3) |
| MSAT 64501 INT: Graduate Practicum I (3) | RHS 4890 INT: Cooperative Work Experience (2) |
Summer Semester
| MSAT Course | Corresponding RHS Course |
|---|---|
| MSAT 6200: Mental and Behavioral Health in Injury and Rehabilitation (3) | RHS 3200: Psychology of Sport, Injury & Rehabilitation (3) |
Students are also required to complete 15 upper-division elective credits to earn an RHS degree.
Suggested electives include:
- RHS 3505: Standardized Patient Training (3)
- RHS 4999: Special Topics in Rehabilitation Sciences (3)
- Students who complete the MSAT program will receive experiential credit for RHS 3200 and RHS 3080.
- RHS 4800 CRE: Individual Projects (1)
- Students will receive 3 experiential credits of RHS 4800 as part of the MSAT program, but could take one additional credit within their undergraduate program.
- RHS 4890 INT: Cooperative Work Experience (1-6)
- A minimum of 3 credits is required to obtain an RHS degree, but students can complete up to an additional 3 credits as an elective.
- ESS 4370: Exercise Physiology for Special Populations (3)
- HAS 3190: Cultural Competency in Patient Education (3)
- HLTH 3400: Substance Abuse Prevention (3)
- MICR 3603: Advanced Microbiology for the Health Professions (3)
- NUTR 3420 GLB: Multicultural Health & Nutrition (3)
- NUTR 4520 CRE: Directed Undergraduate Nutrition Research (1-4)
- PEP 3280: Methods of Teaching Strength and Conditioning (3)
- PSY 3000: Child Psychology (3)
- PSY 3010: Abnormal Psychology (3)
- PSY 3600: Statistics in Psychology (3) AND
PSY 3605: Psychology Statistics Lab (1) - ZOOL 3099: Teaching the Human Anatomy Laboratory (3) AND/OR
ZOOL 4820: Human Physiology Laboratory Teaching Assistant (1)
FOURTH YEAR
Begin the MSAT program and receive your bachelor's degree in rehabilitation sciences at the end of your fourth year (spring term). Up to 24 credits of MSAT courses will count toward completion of the bachelor's degree.
Beginning in the fourth year of the program, students will no longer be eligible to receive undergraduate scholarships or grants. Students will be considered graduate students for all financial aid and start paying graduate rates for tuition and fees.
FIFTH YEAR
Complete the second year of the MSAT program (fall and spring semesters), earn your Master of Science in Athletic Training and graduate at the end of the spring semester and present your thesis at a professional conference.
REQUEST MORE INFORMATION
CONRAD GABLER
MSAT Program Director
Swenson Building, Room 222
801-626-8831
conradgabler@weber.edu