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2018-2019 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
    
 
  Oct 04, 2024
 
2018-2019 Graduate Studies Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Advanced Athletic Training, M.S.


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The masters program in advanced athletic training is designed to offer advanced studies and clinical experiences in athletic training to BOC certified athletic trainers, while also providing health care to student-athletes and physical active populations in the state of South Carolina.

The USC AT Program provides students with the theoretical knowledge and understanding of the allied health profession of athletic training as well as current procedures and techniques in sport injury management. Students gain this knowledge through required coursework and clinical experiences as they prepare to make successful contributions to the athletic training profession. The program combines formal classroom instruction and clinical experiences to enhance a certified athletic trainer’s clinical skills.

Admission

In addition to The Graduate School’s application requirements, applicants must submit a sample of expository writing to include future goals and specific research interests.

Degree Requirements (33-36 Hours)

Physical Education Pedagogy, Motor Behavior, Exercise Science, or Public Health Elective (3 Hours)


  • Advisor-approved Physical Education Pedagogy, Motor Behavior, Exercise Science, or Public Health Elective (3 Credit Hours)
  • Thesis option is not required to take this elective.

Project or Thesis


Satisfactory completion of

Comprehensive Assessment


Successful completion of a master research project/thesis.

Additional Requirements include 6 Hours in Qualitative/Quantitative Research Methodology


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