Accredited Athletic Training Programs in Pennsylvania
West Chester University
| Department Info | Program Director |
|---|---|
| Department of Sports Medicine West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383 (610) 436-3293 |
Neil Curtis, Ed.D, ATC |
Year of NATA Approval: 1970
Year of CAATE Accreditation: initially 1996; 2001, 2008 (for 10 years)
Degree Granted: Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Athletic Training
Program Length: 4 years
Credits: 51 General Education, 25 Related Course work, 44 Athletic Training Total = 120;
Number of Applications: 70 - 100 interviewed per year
Number Accepted into Program: 33-36 enrolled into program as freshmen
Pre-requisites/ Admissions:
- Formal interview with members of the Department of Sports Medicine faculty.
- Minimum qualifications for the
interview include:
- Combined SAT score of 1070, and/or class rank in the top 20% of the high school class
- High school course work in Biology, Chemistry, and or Physics, and Advanced Math.
Direct Admission into Program: Yes - as a freshman
Year accepted into program: Freshman
Transfers into Program: Handled on a case by
case basis
Tuition: Tuition: 2009-10: PA resident - $2679/semester; Non-resident- $6698/semester
Scholarships:
- Pat Croce Endowed Scholarship ($ amount variable) for incoming freshman
- Doug Weiss Scholarship ($500) for a junior in the BSAT
- Phillip B. Donley Endowed Scholarship ($2,000) for the outstanding senior in the BSAT
Work study: No work study available for employment in the athletic training room.
Financial Aid: Questions regarding financial aid are referred to the Financial Aid of the University (610) 436-2627
Admission Material: Office of Admissions (610) 436-3411
Program Highlights:
- Direct admission into athletic training major when admitted as a freshman
- 7 full time faculty Certified Athletic Trainers
- Affiliations with Affiliatons with Villanova, Widener, Swarthmore and Ursinus Universities/Colleges, Philadelphia Flyers and area high schools and clinics
Additional Information:
Coordinator of Athletic Training Education
Department of Sports
Medicine
West Chester University
West Chester, Pennsylvania
19383
(610) 436-2969
