Accredited Athletic Training Programs in Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
| Department Info | Program Director |
|---|---|
University of Pittsburgh |
Dr. Kevin M. Conley, PhD,
ATC |
Year of CAATE Accreditation: 1997 (now 4+), 2004 (2011-2012)
Degree Granted: BS in Athletic Training
Program Length: 2 years after entering the Athletic Training Program
Credits: 52 General Education, 29 Related course work, 40 Athletic Training, Total=121
Number of Applications Per Year: approximately 50
Number Accepted into Program: 20
Pre-requisites/Admission: See Web page - http://www.shrs.pitt.edu/
Direct Admission into the Program: No
Year accepted into Program: Junior
Transfers into Program: Yes. Transfers are admitted provided all prerequisites have been completed and application has been filed. Rolling admissions allows for course work to be made up in the summer and still permit fall admission.
Tuition: PA resident - $16,798/year ; Non-resident- $29,284/year
Scholarships:
The Dr. Freddie H. Fu Undergraduate Athletic
Training Scholarship
Dr. Freddie H. Fu has been instrumental in the
development and success of the Athletic Training/Sports Medicine program.
Several years ago, Dr. Fu endowed a scholarship to be awarded to worthy
students pursuing a career in athletic training. First awarded in 2000,
this scholarship recognizes one student from both the junior and senior
classes who demonstrate outstanding academic and clinical excellence as
well as involvement in activities outside of the athletic training program
that bring credit to oneself, the University and the profession of
athletic training. Applicants must be enrolled in the Athletic Training
Education Program. The amount of the awards is $2000.00 each.
Tim Kerin Memorial Scholarship
The Tim Kerin Memorial
Scholarship has been established in cooperation with the Department of
Athletics, the Athletic Training Education Program at the University of
Pittsburgh and the Optimist Club of Wilmerding, PA to assist worthy
students in obtaining an undergraduate degree in athletic training. Tim
Kerin was a dedicated athletic trainer who worked at the University of
Pittsburgh as Head Athletic Trainer from 1970-1976. Eligible applicants
must be a junior or senior undergraduate student, in good academic
standing, enrolled in the Athletic Training Education Program. The
scholarship is awarded on the basis of school and community activities,
leadership, citizenship and scholarship. Applicants applying for the award
should exhibit characteristics that support the legacy of Tim Kerin. The
amount of the award is $1000.00.
Work Study: NO
Financial Aid:
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
Alumni Hall, 4227 Fifth
Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260-6601
(412) 624-PITT
Email: oafa+@pitt.edu
URL: http://www.pitt.edu/~oafa
Admission Material: Same as above
Program Highlights:
- The Athletic Training Program is housed in the internationally renowned School of Health and Rehabilitation Services
- Since initial accreditation in 1997, program students have accumulated 7 NATA Scholarships, 6 EATA Scholarships, 1 Otho Davis Honorary Scholarship, 1 National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Scholarship, and numerous community and campus scholarships.
- Academic course work supplemented by clinical experiences with Division I Big East U of Pittsburgh athletic teams
- All facilities, including three athletic training rooms, are state of the art with the very latest in equipment and technology.
Additional Information: Contact Program Director
