The ATEP is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Althletic Training Education (CAATE). Progression to the sophomore year of the ATEP is competitive, and only a limited number of students will be accepted into the Athletic Training Advanced Program (ATAP). The ATEP requires that all students progressing into the sophomore year adhere to an application process, which takes place during the spring semester of the freshman year. In most cases those students who are dedicated to the program and meet all pre-requisites get accepted into the advanced phase of the program. The ATEP can accept 14 student to the program each year. The application deadline is February 1st of the freshman year. The following minimum criteria must be fulfilled for progression beyond the freshman year.
• Maintain status as a full-time student at Waynesburg University
• Officially declare Athletic Training as a major with the registrar's office
• Achieve a minimum of a C- in all required courses in the athletic training major including:
ATP105-Introduction to Athletic Training,
ATP 207 - Emergency Response in Athletics,
BIO 105- Medical Terminology,
BIO 109 - Human Anatomy
• Maintain a 2.5 overall Grade Point Average (GPA).
• Obtain a minimum of 100 clock hours of directed clinical observation in the Waynesburg University Athletic Training facility by the end of the spring semester of the freshman year
• Have documentation of Physical Exam and Hepatitis B vaccination
• Meet the written Technical Standards of the ATEP with our without reasonable accommodation
• Submit a completed application packet including essay, two recommendation letters and a transcript.
• Complete an interview by the Athletic Training Academic Standards and Selection Committee consisting of the athletic training faculty, department chairperson, and 1-2 athletic training staff members.
• Complete and pass an entrance examination with a score of 70% or better
For more complete admissions information, see the student handbook located on the website - Program Information
