Master of Science in Athletic Training - Miami - FL - Florida - Florida International University - Modesto A. Maidique Campus - I1973

The Entry-Level Master of Science (MS) Athletic Training Education Program at Florida International University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Students will graduate with a Master of Science degree in athletic training and be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. The examination tests for knowledge and skill in six major domains: (1) prevention; (2) clinical evaluation and diagnosis; (3) immediate care; (4) treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning, (5) organization and administration; and (6) professional responsibility.

Program of Study  
Prerequisites
Complete the following prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C”:
General Biology II and Lab 
Human Anatomy and Lab
Human Physiology and Lab
Physics and Lab
Principles of Nutrition 
Statistics
General Psychology
Kinesiology or Biomechanics
Exercise Physiology 

Required Courses – Program of Study
Semester I (Summer B) - 8 Credits
PET 5658 Clinical Education Seminar in Athletic Training (32 clinical hours)
PET 5662 Management of Medical Emergencies
PET 5620C Principles of Athletic Training

Semester II (Fall) - 11 Credits
PET 5633C Orthopedic Assessment I – Lower Extremity
PET 5635C Therapeutic Modalities
PET 5668L Clinical Education I (162 clinical hours)

Semester III (Spring) - 11 Credits
PET 5312C Orthopedic Assessment II – Upper Extremity                               
PET 5678 Clinical Education II (162 clinical hours)         
APK 6118C Rehabilitation Techniques in Athletic Training

Semester IV (Summer C) - 10 Credits
PET 5609 Orthopedic Assessment III – Head, Spine, and Trunk                         
PET 5672L Clinical Education III (162 clinical hours)  
PET 5608 Diseases and Disabilities in the Physically Active                      

Semester V (Fall) - 9 Credits
PET 5405 Administration and Professionalism in Athletic Training             
PET 5673L Clinical Education IV (162 clinical hours)          
PET 6535 Masters of Science Research in Athletic Training  I

Semester VI (Spring) - 9 Credits
PET 6311 Pharmacology and Diagnostic Imaging in Athletic Training
PET 6675 Clinical Education V (162 clinical hours)            
PET 6307 Masters of Science Research in Athletic Training  II