Doctorate in Athletic Training

(57 credits)

The clinical Doctorate in Athletic Training (DAT) Program is for a credentialed athletic trainer who seeks advanced coursework and applied research. Alumni of the program will become clinical scholars with advanced knowledge and skills needed for the delivery of patient care at the highest levels. Individuals with a clinical doctorate would be expected to provide leadership and innovation in the advanced practice and instruction of Athletic Training. The Post-Professional Program (currently an MS) is seeking accreditation for the change in degree level to the Doctorate in Athletic Training from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Required Core (57 credits):

ATTR 755 - Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I 1 credits
AHS 604 - Research Design and Data Analysis in Health and Human Performance 3 credits
ATTR 691 - Research Methods in Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation 3 credits
ATTR 710 - Integrative Health 3 credits
ATTR 712 - Evidence Based Medicine 3 credits
ATTR 713 - Outcome Assessment in Health Care 3 credits
ATTR 720 - Evidence Based Integrative Care I 3 credits
ATTR 725 - Athletic Training Educator 3 credits
ATTR 756 - Clinical Experience in Athletic Training II 1 credits
ATTR 798 - Research Project 2-6 credits
To be taken three times (2 credits each for a total of 6 credits)
ATTR 810 - Evidence Based Integrative Care II 3 credits
ATTR 811 - Translational and Action Research 3 credits
ATTR 820 - Manual Therapy I 3 credits
ATTR 830 - Evidence Based Preventative Interventions 3 credits
ATTR 840 - Manual Therapy II 3 credits
ATTR 855 - Clinical Experience in Athletic Training III 1 credits
ATTR 856 - Clinical Experience in Athletic Training IV 1 credits
ATTR 875 - Evidence Based Therapeutic Interventions 3 credits
ATTR 726 - Administration of Health Care 3 credits
ATTR 847 - Underserved Populations and Emerging Settings in AT 2 credits

Admission Requirements:

Admission requirements. Applicants should be certified athletic trainers and must also meet the admission requirements for the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. Admission into the Doctorate in Athletic Training will also require the following: Certification by Board of Certification in Athletic Training OR confirmation of eligibility to take the Board of Certification examination. A baccalaureate OR master degree from an accredited university that culminates in a professional degree in Atheltic Training from a CAATE accredited program. Confirmation of degree via official transcripts is required. A preferred cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. Resume should include a comprehensive outline of your student, volunteer, and professional work experiences and all honors and awards. GRE exam score report is required of all applicants. Official score reports must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) - www.gre.org. A combined score (Verbal and Quantitative sections) of 295 is preferred. Recommendations (2) from a health care provider, an academic source, and a community service experience supervisor. Top applicants will interview with members of the Post-Professional Athletic Training Admissions Committee.

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