Single field major - no minor required

The CSUDH Athletic Training Education Program applied for candidacy to the Joint Review Committee-Athletic Training  (JRC-AT) on August 27, 2002 and received candidacy approval on November 18, 2002. The next step is to meet all of requirements for full accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP). Candidacy is not accreditation.  Approval requires a minimum of two years of monitored candidacy. Once the program receives the full accreditation from CAAHEP, students who complete this option will meet the educational requirements needed to apply for the certification examination by the Board of Certification (BOC).
Note: If our program does not receive CAAHEP accreditation by the time a candidate graduate, there are only two options for candidates to apply for the BOC examination. The first option is to transfer to another undergraduate institution which to date have accredited programs (review options at http://caahep.org/caahep/programs.aspx); or apply to one of the CAAHEP entry-level Master’s degree Athletic Training Education Programs (review options at http.//www.jrc-at.org/documents/elm.html).

Student Selection/Admission Standards

Admission to the ATEP is limited, competitive, and based on meeting all of the criteria. The ATEP faculty/staff will make final selection of candidates following their interview.

To be accepted into the Athletic Training Education Program, students must complete the following requirements.

General Information
•   Prior to applying to the ATEP, students must be admitted to California State University, Dominguez Hills.
•   Complete the ATEP application form (see the requirements below).
•   Application deadline is May 10 for the Fall Semester (once a year).
•   Complete the interview process.

Application Requirements:
1.   Completion of the following prerequisite courses (or concurrent registration at the time of  application) with a grade of “B” or higher:
•   BIO 250    Elements of Human Anatomy and Physiology (or equivalent)
•   BIO 251    Elements of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory (or equivalent)
•   KIN 360    Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries (must be taken at CSUDH).
•   KIN 363    Principles of Athletic Training Laboratory(must be taken at CSUDH).
•    KIN 375 Clinical Experience I (must be taken at CSUDH).
2.   Application Form
3.   A minimum of 2.75 overall GPA.
4.   Official transcript(s)
5.   Statement of Intent  
6.   Completion of a minimum of 50 hours of observation in assigned clinical locations.
7.   Current First Aid and CPR certification.         
8.   Two letters of recommendation (one letter must be from an ATC).
9.   Physical Exam record within 6 months prior to application.
10. Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination or waiver form.                                                                           
11. Technical Standards for Admission                                                                 
After your application is accepted, you will be invited to participate in an interview.

Interview Process:
1.   The interview time is during the final week of the Spring Semester (a week prior to final exams).
2.   The interview committee will consist of athletic training faculty and staff.
Students will be evaluated by the following criteria:
1.   Overall GPA                                                               25%
2.   Core GPA                                                                   25%
3.   Letters of Recommendation                                      25%
4.   Interview                                                                   25%

Transfer Student Requirements:
Application requirements and processes are the same as for CSUDH students. All transfer students must provide additional copies of the following:
1.   KIN 360*, KIN 363*, and KIN 375*
2.   Official transcript(s)
3.   All syllabi for courses which requesting to transfer.
4.   Printed course descriptions (from University/College catalog).
5.   Notarized Verification of Supervision form.
* Must be taken at CSUDH