Accredited Athletic Training Programs in Pennsylvania
Duquesne University
| Department Info | Program Director |
|---|---|
| John G. Rangos,Sr. School of Health Science Department of Athletic Training Pittsburgh, PA 15282-0012 http://www.duq.edu/athletic-training (412) 396-4766 |
Paula Sammarone Turocy, EdD, ATC Department Chair and Associate Professor Email:turocyp@duq.edu Phone: (412) 396-4766 Fax: (412) 396-4160 |
Accreditation: Year of CAAHEP Accreditation: 2001 Re-Accreditation: Through CAATE in 2007 Valid through 2014
Degree Granted: Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Program
Length: 4 years
Credits: 68 Pre-professional, 64 Professional, Total=132 credits.
Number of Applications Per Year: 140
Number Accepted into Program Per Year: 40 accepted for 30 seats
Pre-requisites/ Admissions:
- Composite SAT Score of 1100 or ACT Score of 24
- Minimum QPA of 2.75 however, most admitted students has QPA >3.0
- Minimum of seven units of math and science, 4 units of english, 1 unit of social studies/language, and 4 units of electives
- Evidence of extra curricular activities
Direct Admission into Program: Yes
Year accepted into Program: Freshman
Transfers: Transfers are accepted into the program before the start of the second year. Transfers students make application through the Office of Admissions. The Rangos School of Health Sciences Transfer Advisor is Christopher Hilf (hilfc@duq.edu)
Tuition and fees: $31.697.00 /year
Scholarships: University scholarships and financial aid awards available (Apply through the Office of Financial Aid)
Work study: YES
Financial Aid:
Office of Financial Aid
Ground Floor, Administration Building
www.duq.edu/financial-aid
(412)396-6607Admission Materials:
Interested students may receive information and application through the:
University Office of Admissions
First Floor, Administration Building
www.admissions.duq.edu/
(412)396-5000 or (800)456-0590
FAX:(412)396-5644
Email: admissions@duq.eduProgram Highlights:
- Direct admission into the athletic training major when admitted as a freshman
- Basic science coursework provided to students more extensive than at most institutions
- Cadaver anatomy with dissection offered to all students during junior year
- The same therapeutic modalities, cadaver anatomy, kinesiology lecture, research and pharmacology courses offered to athletic training students as other health disciplines.
- Athletic training students may continue to participate in their sport while studying athletic training; however, those students must complete practicum experience during the summer between the junior and senior years.
- Students have opportunities for combined degree programs with the School of Education (general science or biology education), Occupational Therapy (MOT), Physician Assistant (MPA), or Physical Therapy (DPT).
- Compliance with new educational and psychomotor skill competencies in Athletic Training Education and eligibility for five additional certifications (American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED, CSCS, Performance Enhancement Specialist), in addition to eligibility to sit for the BOC Examination for national certification as an Athletic Trainer.**
- Opportunities available through Athletic Training Practicum II Lab to pursue certification as an EMT. This opportunity requires a small amount of additional time and cost.**
(**Some of the additional certifications require additional costs and coursework as defined by the certifying agencies)
