Program of Study

The Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training at Montclair State University is designed in such a way that students take courses in a progression that allows them to learn the information and skills necessary to prepare for a career in Athletic Training. Sequenced courses must be completed with a grade on record before taking subsequent coursework. Students in the Athletic Training Education Program must also complete coursework to fulfill the General Education Requirements at MSU. During each of the clinical education courses students are required to be at their clinical site with an Approved Clinical Instructor to whom they are assigned.

The course requirements listed below apply to those students admitted on or after Fall 2011. Anyone admitted prior to this term should refer to their Analysis of Academic Progress on WESS or see your academic advisor for your official program of study.

 

Athletic Training Brochure
The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) at Montclair State University is dedicated to providing a high quality, state of the art educational program consistent with the professional and ethical requirements of the profession of Athletic Training. Athletic trainers are allied health professionals licensed to practice by the Board of Medical Examiners and recognized by the American Medical Association.

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FIRST YEAR:
Fall
Number Name Hours
ATTR 199 Orientation to Athletic Training 1
BIOL 244 Anatomy and Physiology of Mammals I 4
ENWR 105 College Writing I: Intellectual Prose 3
 
Spring
Number Name Hours
ATTR 101 Principles of Athletic Training 3
ATTR 150 Emergency Care in Athletic Training 3
ATTR 240 Clinical Anatomy 2
BIOL 245 Anatomy and Physiology of Mammals II 4
ENWR 106 College Writing II: Writing and Literary Study 3
CMST 101 Fundamentals of Speech: Communication Requirement 3
 
SECOND YEAR:
Fall
Number Name Hours
ATTR 201 Advanced Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 3
ATTR 251 Clinical Education in Athletic Training I 3
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
 
Spring
Number Name Hours
ATTR 211 Assessment of Athletic Injuries I - Lower Body 3
ATTR 252 Clinical Education in Athletic Training II 3
PEMJ 321 Kinesiology 3
 
THIRD YEAR:
Fall
Number Name Hours
ATTR 212 Assessment of Athletic Injuries II - Upper Body 3
ATTR 311 Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training 3
ATTR 351 Clinical Education in Athletic Training III 3
PEMJ 324 Basic Motor Learning 3
 
Spring
Number Name Hours
ATTR 312 Therapeutic Exercise in Athletic Training 3
ATTR 352 Clinical Education in Athletic Training IV 3
PEMJ 320 Physiology of Exercise 3
 
FOURTH YEAR:
Fall
Number Name Hours
ATTR 360 Clinical Measurement and Instrumenation in Athletic Training and Exercise Science 3
ATTR 411 Administration of Athletic Training Programs 3
ATTR 451 Clinical Education in Athletic Training V 3
 
Spring
Number Name Hours
ATTR 479 Internship in Athletic Training 4
ATTR 495 Seminar in Athletic Training 3
 
The courses below may be taken at any time during your college career once you have taken the prerequisites. Some students take them in the summer.
 
Number Name Hours
HLTH 307 The Study of Human Diseases 3
PEMJ 353 Psychology of Sport 3
 
PROGRAM TOTAL: 90 credits