RHS and MSAT (3+2 Pathway) in 5 Years

Students should follow this sequence to complete the 3+2 Graduate Degree Pathway. 

• CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS

  WSU students must be a Rehabilitation Sciences major and receive conditional acceptance to the 3+2 Graduate Degree Pathway.

  In order to receive conditional acceptance, students must complete at least 45 undergraduate credit hours with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.2. Students must receive a grade of "B-" or better in all RHS courses and a grade of "C" or better in non-RHS courses.

  The 45 undergraduate credit hours must include the following courses required for RHS majors:

  All of the following courses:

  • HTHS 1101: Medical Terminology (2 credits)
  • RHS 1550: Introduction to Rehabilitation Sciences (2)
  • RHS 2175: Introduction to Sports Medicine (3)
  • RHS 2890: Introduction to Cooperative Work Experience (1)

  One of the following sets of anatomy and physiology courses:

  • HTHS 2110: Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) and HTHS 2111: Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
  • ZOOL 2320: Human Anatomy (4) and ZOOL 2420 LS: Human Physiology (4)

  One of the following chemistry courses:

  • CHEM 1010 PS: Introductory Chemistry (3)
  • CHEM 1110 PS: Elementary Chemistry (4) and the accompanying lab class, CHEM 1115: Elementary Chemistry Lab (1)
  • 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 the accompanying lab class, PAR 1001: Emergency Medical Technician Lab (2)

  Prospective students should email our academic advisor at justinvaldez@weber.edu to set up an advising appointment, develop a plan and be placed on a conditional acceptance list.

  Once the conditional acceptance requirements are met, students should apply for conditional acceptance (link below). Students can apply for conditional acceptance as late as their junior year, but we recommend applying as early as possible.

  Conditional Acceptance Application

• RHS PROGRAM and MSAT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  Once students receive conditional acceptance, they should work on their remaining RHS degree coursework, which includes support courses, general education and 15 credits of upper division electives (contact our academic advisor for suggested electives). This should be completed in the second and third years as an RHS major.

  Students who are conditionally accepted to the accelerated MSAT program are eligible to apply for admission to the MSAT program once they:

  1. Complete 96 undergraduate credit hours, while maintaining an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 
     • At least 30 of these credit hours must be taken at WSU to fulfill the university's residency requirement.
     • At least 16 of the 96 credit hours must be upper-division courses, and should include the following MSAT prerequisite courses:
       • ESS 3450: Structural Kinesiology (3)
       • ESS 3500: Biomechanics (3)
       • ESS 3510: Exercise Physiology (3)
       • PUBH 3150: Introduction to Public Health (3)
  2. Complete the remaining RHS support courses and WSU general education requirements.
     • The RHS support courses will satifisy the remaining MSAT prerequisite coursework
  3. Observe/shadow a certified athletic trainer (ATC) for at least 50 hours

   

  To apply for admission to the MSAT program, students must complete an application through ATCAS (link below), and submit it by the priority deadline of December 1. There are specific documents that students must attach to their ATCAS application for it to be verified.

  • Before submitting an application through ATCAS, conditionally accepted students can email conradgabler@weber.edu to receive a coupon code for a discounted application fee.

   

  ATCAS Application

  Once your ATCAS application has been reviewed, qualified applicants will be invited to complete a program interview (in person or virtual).

• GRADUATE COURSEWORK

  Begin the MSAT program and receive your bachelor's degree in rehabilitation sciences at the end of your fourth year (spring semester). The MSAT website has complete information about program admission, coursework, and retention requirements.

  Beginning in the fourth year of the accelerated 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.

  As part of first-year MSAT coursework, the following classes satisfy the remaining undergraduate course requirements for the rehabilitation sciences degree via credit sharing:

  • MSAT 6085: Research Methods II (3)
  • MSAT 6200: Mental and Behavioral Health in Injury and Rehabilitation (3)
  • MSAT 6300: Orthopedic Assessment and Diagnosis I (3)
  • MSAT 6301: Orthopedic Assessment and Diagnosis II (3)
  • MSAT 6390: Foundations of Therapeutic Interventions (2)
  • MSAT 6400: Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries (2)
  • MSAT 6450: Therapeutic Rehabilitation I (3)
  • MSAT 6500 INT: Foundations of Athletic Training (3)
  • MSAT 6501 INT: Graduate Practicum I (3)

   

  At the end of your fifth year (second year in the MSAT program), you'll graduate at the end of the spring semester with your Master of Science in Athletic Training and present your thesis at a professional conference.

CONRAD GABLER

MSAT Program Director
Swenson Building, Room 222
conradgabler@weber.edu