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The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) at Charleston
Southern University is an undergraduate degree program within
the Department of Kinesiology. The CSU ATEP maintains national
accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic
Training Education (CAATE). Each student accepted into the ATEP
will be eligible to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Athletic
Training and an optional minor in a desired subject and/or a
double major.
The course work of one hundred and twenty-five (125-cr. hrs.)
total credit hours consists of seventy-one (71) credit hours
specialized in athletic training. A minimum of six (6) semesters
is necessary to complete the didactic course work. In a set progression,
students study athletic injury management, evaluation, prevention,
emergency care, rehabilitation, organization/administration,
general medical conditions, and professional development. Additionally,
one thousand, eighty (1080) clock-hours of clinical education
are fulfilled at the university, local high schools, hospitals,
physician’s offices, professional teams and related allied
health facilities over the course of six (6) semesters. The program
exposes students to a variety of clinical education settings
while providing for an increased level of responsibility as a
student progresses, to ensure skill development and proficiency
consistent with that of an entry-level, certified athletic trainer
upon graduation from the ATEP.
The CSU ATEP does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
national or ethnic origin, sex, age, marital status, or disability
in the administration of admission and educational policies.