RHS + MSAT IN 5 YEARS
Be Brilliant with an accelerated degree.

TIMELINE

Before you begin, get to know what is required for these degrees  

• Year 1

  ---

  Work on RHS coursework and complete general education requirements. Students must have a minimum 3.2 GPA, observe/shadow an athletic trainer for at least 50 hours, and complete the courses below during Year 1:

  • HTHS 1101: Medical Terminology (2 credits)
  • RHS 1550: Introduction to Rehabilitation Sciences (2 credits)
  • RHS 2175: Introduction to Sports Medicine (3 credits)
  • RHS 1300, or 2300, or PAR 1000/1: First Aid, CPR/BLS, or EMT (2-6 credits)
  • HTHS 1110: Integrated Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credits)
  • HTHS 1111: Integrated Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credits)
  • CHEM 1010, or 1110, or 1200 :Chemistry (3-5 credits)

  ---

  At the end of Year 1 students should apply to 3+2 RHS/MSAT Program through ATCAS. Students can apply during Year 2 or 3 as well, but we recommend applying as early as possible to ensure that they're on track. Prior to submitting your application, please send an email to conradgabler@weber.edu to receive a coupon code for a discounted application fee.

• Years 2 & 3

  ---

  Work on remaining RHS coursework. Complete all general education requirements andMSAT prerequisites by the end of Year 3 (prior to beginning the MSAT program). Students must maintain a 3.2 GPA to begin the MSAT program in Year 4.

  • Download this Grad Map to help you plan your schedule and graduate with your bachelor's AND master's degree in just 5 years!
    • WSU general education requirements 
    • MSAT prerequisite course requirements
  • Students can receive up to 25 experiential credits for RHS major courses through 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.
    • List of MSAT courses that result in experiential credit for RHS major courses.
  • Note:  Students will also need 15 upper-division electives. 
    List of suggested electives for RHS/MSAT 3+2 students.

• Year 4

  ---

  • Begin the MSAT program (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters)
  • Receive your bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Sciences at the end of your fourth year (Summer term). Up to 25 credits of the MSAT courses will count toward the completion of the bachelor's degree.

  
  Note: Beginning in Year 4, 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 MSAT (graduate) tuition and fees.

  Although this may seem like a financial disadvantage on the forefront, the 3+2 program ultimately saves students money. This is because the 3+2 program completely elimates their final year of having to pay undergraduate tuition and fees.

  Students get to start and finish their MSAT degree one year sooner = less overall student loans!

• Year 5

  ---

  • Complete the second year of the MSAT program (Fall and Spring semesters)
  • Earn your Master of Science in Athletic Training degree at the end of your fifth year!
    • Graduate at the end of the spring semester and present your thesis at a professional conference!