Master of Science in Athletic Training

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• Course description
  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