Athletic Training

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Students typically spend two years at Pitt-Greensburg and then apply directly to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences during their final semester at Greensburg.

Admission Requirements and Application Procedures

Earning an undergraduate degree in Athletic Training is divided into two two-year phases: pre-professional and professional. In order to advance from the pre-professional to the professional phase, students must satisfy the following:

• Required credits for admission: 60 (Applications may be submitted while prerequisite coursework is in progress.)
• Grades of C- or better (C for transfer) in all prerequisite coursework with the exception of ATHLTR 1811 and ATHLTR 1812, where a grade of B or better must be earned
• EMT certification through course for credit or other qualified course leading to EMT credential. Verification of completion of EMT certification must be provided to the program director no later than May 31, 2019. 
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (based on 4.0)
• Clinical Observation hours under the direct supervision of an Athletic Trainer (not to be completed prior to enrollment in ATHLTR 1811 & 1812)
  • 45 clinical observation hours under the direct supervision of an athletic trainer at the University of Pittsburgh
• Submit admissions application including technical standards for admission document
• Personal interview with athletic training faculty

For more detailed and extensive information on this course of study, please visit the Athletic Training official website. 

Required Courses