Henderson State University
Athletic Training Education Program
Admission and Acceptance Procedures
Selection CriteriaAdmission packets that meet the submission deadline will then be evaluated by the ATEP Committee. The committee will evaluate the student’s interviews, application packet, clinical evaluation scores, GPA, and specific class grades on a point scale. Through a competitive admission process, the students will then be ordered by rank. The highest ranked students will be accepted to the professional program according to the availability of space. The size of the program will be determined according to the number of Approved Clinical Instructors within the university program and at participating off campus clinical internship sites. All selection proceedings will be conducted by the ATEP Committee. After all the documentation is gathered and ranked at the end of the students’ second semester, the students will be contacted by mail during the month of June and informed of their admission status. Any student appeals must follow the appeals guidelines outlined by the university in the HSU student handbook.
The following is a list of the pre-admission requirements:
- Completion of classes: ATP 1102, ATP 2052, and HPE 2743 with a grade of “B” or better
- Completion of: BIO 1013 and BIO 1021 (if available) with a grade of “C” or better
- A cumulative grade point of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale
- Must successfully complete the freshman level Cornerstone examination
- Complete and submit an application for acceptance into the professional program, which consists of:
- Completion of application form
- Autobiographical essay of experiences and goals pertaining to athletic training
- Current unofficial transcript
- Documentation of 100 logged observation/participation hours by the time of application (50 fall/50 spring or 100 spring)
- Photocopy of current CPR and first aid card
- Current resume
An interview with the Athletic Training Education Committee may be required (an interview may only be scheduled after satisfying the above criteria)
Submission Deadline
All required materials will be submitted once a year and reviewed. July 1st is the deadline for submission.
Conditional Acceptance
If a pre-professional student is unable to enroll in a required freshman course due to closed sections or a scheduling conflict, they may be admitted to the ATEP on the condition that this deficiency is satisfied within the first two semesters of the professional program.
Transfer Students
Students having no prior athletic training experience that transfer to HSU from another two or four year institution may apply for admission into the ATEP upon completion of all previously outlined application criteria. However, if the student has been participating in another academic AT program he/she will be required to submit a portfolio of previous work accompanied by the before mentioned application process. If all of the application criteria are not met, the student will be asked to participate in an oral evaluation of the appropriate competencies expected of a sophomore student. All oral evaluation and selection proceedings concerning transfer students will be conducted by the ATEP Committee. Any student appeals must follow the appeals guidelines outlined by the university in the HSU student handbook.
Change of Major Students
Students having no prior athletic training experience that change their major course of study within the HSU community may apply for admission into the ATEP upon completion of all previously outlined application criteria. No special privileges will be afforded these students. They must meet regular admission standards to participate within the ATEP.
Attrition/Retention
To remain in the Athletic Training Education Program, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 while maintaining 2.75 in the ATEP major courses. Failure to meet these standards will result in a one semester probationary period. The student is required to show academic progress and improvement throughout the probationary semester to remain in the ATEP. If the student fails to regain favorable academic status during the probationary period the student will be suspended from program participation. Any student that is placed on suspension may reapply to the ATEP by repeating the application process. If the student falls below ATEP retention standards a second time the student will be permanently withdrawn from the program. All retention proceedings will be conducted by the ATEP Committee. Any student appeals must follow the appeals guidelines outlined by the university in the HSU student handbook.