UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for Plan Change or Plan Deletion
Fall 2016
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1. College: Health and Human Services 2. Academic Unit:
Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
3. Academic Plan Name:
Athletic Training; M.S.
(ATHLTRNMS) 4. Emphasis:
5. Plan proposal: Plan Change
Plan Deletion
New Emphasis Emphasis Change Emphasis Deletion 6. Current student learning outcomes of the
plan. If structured as plan/emphasis, include for both core and emphasis.
Student Learning Outcomes Athletic Training M.S.
Outcomes align with Standards from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-based practitioners incorporate the best available evidence, their clinical skills, and the needs of the patient to maximize patient outcomes.
This area focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level athletic trainers to use a systematic approach to ask and answer clinically relevant questions that affect patient care by using
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review and application of existing research evidence. One strategy, among others, is to use a five-step approach:
o creating a clinically relevant question; o searching for the best evidence; o critically analyzing the evidence;
o integrating the appraisal with personal clinical expertise and patients’ references; and
o evaluating the performance or outcomes of the actions.
Prevention and Health Promotion
Athletic trainers develop and implement strategies and programs to prevent the incidence and/or severity of injuries and illnesses and optimize their
clients’/patients’ overall health and quality of life. These strategies and programs also incorporate the importance of nutrition and physical activity in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and in preventing chronic disease (eg, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease).
Clinical Examination and Diagnosis
Athletic trainers must possess strong clinical
examination skills in order to accurately diagnosis and effectively treat their patients. The clinical examination is an on-going process, repeated to some extent each time the patient is treated. The development of these skills requires a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics.
Athletic trainers must also apply clinical-reasoning skills throughout the physical examination process in order to assimilate data, select the appropriate assessment tests, and formulate a differential diagnosis.
Acute Care of Injuries and Illnesses
Athletic trainers are often present when injuries or other acute conditions occur or are the first healthcare professionals to evaluate a patient. For this reason, athletic trainers must be knowledgeable and skilled in the evaluation and immediate management of acute injuries and illnesses.
Therapeutic Interventions
Athletic trainers assess the patient’s status using clinician- and patient-oriented outcome measures. Based on this assessment and with consideration of the stage of healing and goals, a therapeutic intervention is designed to maximize the patient’s participation and health-related quality of life.
A broad range of interventions, methods, techniques, equipment, activities using body movement, and medications are incorporated into this domain. These interventions are designed to enhance function by identifying, remediating, and preventing impairments and activity restrictions (functional limitations) to maximize participation. Rehabilitation is conducted in a wide variety of settings (eg, aquatic, clinic) with basic and contemporary equipment/modalities and on
a wide range of patients with respect to age, overall health, and desired level of activity.
Therapeutic interventions also include the use of prescription and nonprescription medications. For this reason, the athletic trainer needs to be knowledgeable about common prescription and nonprescription drug indications, adverse reactions, and interactions. Psychosocial Strategies and Referral
Athletic trainers must be able to recognize
clients/patients exhibiting abnormal social, emotional, and mental behaviors. Coupled with recognition is the ability to intervene and refer these individuals as necessary.
Athletic trainers appreciate the role of mental health in injury and recovery and use interventions to optimize the connection between mental health and restoration of participation.
Healthcare Administration
Athletic trainers function within the context of a complex healthcare system. Integral to this function is an understanding of risk management, healthcare delivery mechanisms, insurance, reimbursement, documentation, patient privacy, and facility management.
Professional Development and Responsibility
The provision of high quality patient care requires that the athletic trainer maintain current competence in the constantly changing world of healthcare.
Athletic trainers must also embrace the need to practice within the limits of state and national regulation using moral and ethical judgment.
As members of a broader healthcare community, athletic trainers work collaboratively with other healthcare providers and refer clients/patients when such referral is warranted.
Clinical Integration Proficiencies
The clinical integration proficiencies (CIPs) represent the synthesis and integration of knowledge, skills, and clinical decision-making into actual client/patient care. The CIPs have been reorganized into this section (rather than at the end of each content area) to reflect their global nature. For example, therapeutic
interventions do not occur in isolation from physical assessment.
For a full list of standards of the Athletic Training Program, please click here (The attached Athletic Training
Standards in PDF format will open)
7. Current catalog display in this column. Cut and paste the changing text in its entirety, from the current on-line academic catalog:
(http://catalog.nau.edu/Catalog/)
Athletic Training; M.S.
In addition to University Requirements:
Complete individual plan requirements.
Minimum Units for Completion 58
Major GPA C
Additional Admission Requirements Admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Fieldwork Experience/Internship Required
Oral Defense Oral Defense is required.
Research Individualized research is required. Additional Fees/Program Fees Required
Progression Plan Link View Program of Study
Additional Admission Requirements Admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
NAU Graduate Online application required for all programs. Details on admission
requirements are included in the online application.
Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent.
Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.
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For details on graduate admission policies, please visit the Graduate Admissions Policy
International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy Individual program admission requirements include:
GRE® revised General Test
Evidence of experience in athletic training (at least 100 observation hours in an active athletic training room OR one year under a
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Athletic Training; M.S.
In addition to University Requirements:
Complete individual plan requirements.
Minimum Units for Completion 58
Major GPA C
Additional Admission Requirements Admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Comprehensive Exam Optional Fieldwork Experience/Internship Required
Oral Defense Oral Defense is required. Research Individualized research is required. Additional Fees/Program Fees Required
Progression Plan Link View Program of Study
Additional Admission Requirements Admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
NAU Graduate Online application required for all programs. Details on admission
requirements are included in the online application.
Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent.
Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.
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For details on graduate admission policies, please visit the Graduate Admissions Policy
International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy Individual program admission requirements include:
GRE® revised General Test
Evidence of experience in athletic training (at least 100 observation hours in an active
certified athletic trainer in an athletic training room)
Proof of CPR certification* (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
Prerequisites (completed prior to enrolling in the program)
o Completed courses in the following areas: 1) Introduction to Athletic Training, with a C or better; 2) Health Principles, with a C or better; 3) Human Anatomy and
Physiology I and II, with a C or better; 4) Introduction to Physics with Lab, with a C or better; 5) Introduction to Psychology, with a C or better; 6) Applied Statistics, with a C or better; 7) Exercise Physiology, with a C or better, and 8) Kinesiology, with a C or better, 9) Human Nutrition or higher, with a C or better.
Personal statement or essay
2 letters of recommendation from certified athletic trainers
An interview
*Students may take AT 229, Emergency Care in Athletic Training, on the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus during the summer after acceptance to become CPR certified.
Upon admission, we require that students have a physical exam by a physician of their choice; show proof of immunization for hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria; and attest that they meet the
technical standards established by our program and by the Northern Arizona University's
Disability Support Services.
For more information details on individual program admission requirements, please visit Admission Requirements - Master of Science in Athletic Training.
Master's Requirements
Take the following 58 units with a grade of "C" or better:
AT 500, AT 510, AT 520, AT 525, AT 526, AT 530, AT 535, AT 540, AT 545, AT 550, AT
athletic training room OR one year under a certified athletic trainer in an athletic training room)
Proof of CPR certification* (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
Prerequisites (completed prior to enrolling in the program)
o Completed courses in the following areas: 1) Introduction to Athletic Training, with a C or better; 2) Health Principles, with a C or better; 3) Human Anatomy and
Physiology I and II, with a C or better; 4) Introduction to Physics with Lab, with a C or better; 5) Introduction to Psychology, with a C or better; 6) Applied Statistics, with a C or better; 7) Exercise Physiology, with a C or better, and 8) Kinesiology, with a C or better, 9) Human Nutrition or higher, with a C or better.
Personal statement or essay
2 letters of recommendation from certified athletic trainers
An interview
*Students may take AT 229, Emergency Care in Athletic Training, on the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus during the summer after acceptance to become CPR certified.
Upon admission, we require that students have a physical exam by a physician of their choice; show proof of immunization for hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria; and attest that they meet the
technical standards established by our program and by the Northern Arizona University's
Disability Support Services.
For more information details on individual program admission requirements, please visit Admission Requirements - Master of Science in Athletic Training.
Master's Requirements
Take the following 58 units with a grade of "C" or better:
AT 500, AT 510, AT 520, AT 525, AT 526, AT 530, AT 535, AT 540, AT 545, AT 550, AT
555, AT 610, AT 620, AT 625, AT 635, AT 650 (40 units)
AT 501, AT 502, AT 503, AT 504, and AT 505 – which complete our clinical education component (16 units)
AT 655 – Applied Research Project (2 units) The Graduate College requires a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA and no more than 6 hours of
“C” while in the program, in order to graduate. You should be aware that you may be placed on probation if your grade point average falls below a 3.00, or if you receive a grade lower than a
"C" in any course required for the program. If you are on probation, you will be assigned limited or no clinical experience.
Teacher Preparation
If you plan to teach in the high school setting, you should pursue a bachelor’s degree in
Secondary Education – Biology. You must work with an advisor from the College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences to fulfill the
requirements of this degree. See Biology Advising.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also take. For prerequisite information click on the course or see your advisor.
Additional Information
Program fees are established by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). A program fee of
$1000 per year has been approved for this program.
555, AT 610, AT 620, AT 625, AT 635, AT 650 (40 units)
AT 501, AT 502, AT 503, AT 504, and AT 505 – which complete our clinical education component (16 units)
Select one from:
AT 655 – Applied Research Project (2 units)
Students enrolled for AT 655 will work with faculty on a culminating project.
OR
AT 597 (2 units)
Students enrolled for AT 597 must take and pass a written comprehensive exam.
The Graduate College requires a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA and no more than 6 hours of
“C” while in the program, in order to graduate. You should be aware that you may be placed on probation if your grade point average falls below a 3.00, or if you receive a grade lower than a "C" in any course required for the program. If you are on probation, you will be assigned limited or no clinical experience.
Teacher Preparation
If you plan to teach in the high school setting, you should pursue a bachelor’s degree in
Secondary Education – Biology. You must work with an advisor from the College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences to fulfill the
requirements of this degree. See Biology Advising.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also take. For prerequisite information click on the course or see your advisor.
Additional Information
Program fees are established by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). A program fee of
$1000 per year has been approved for this program.
8. Justification for proposal:
Our MS-AT program has completed its first year in existence and beginning our second cohort of students. Currently, every student is required to do an Applied Project. With feedback provided by our first cohort regarding the research components of the program, we would like to give students the option of Written Comps OR an Applied Project. This would serve to more closely meet their differing goals in our program. We are deleting the Oral Comps and replacing this with Written Comps. Students would now take either AT 655 or AT 597, aligning with the completion of an Applied Project OR aligning with preparing for Written Comps and producing a substantial research literature review paper.
9. Will this proposal impact other plans, sub plans, or course offerings, etc.? Yes No If yes, list and include evidence of notification to and/or response from each impacted academic unit
as necessary
Answer 10-13 for UCC/ECCC only:
10. A major is differentiated from another major by required course commonality: 24 units of the required coursework to complete the major must be unique, (i.e. not common or not dual use as a required element in another major), to that major. Does this plan have 24 units of unique required credit? Yes No 11. An emphasis is differentiated from another emphasis by required course commonality: 15 units of the required coursework to complete the emphasis must be unique, (i.e. not common or not dual use as a required element in another emphasis), to that emphasis. Do the emphases each have 15 units
of unique required credit? Yes No
12. An undergraduate certificate is differentiated from another certificate by required course
commonality: 12 units of the required coursework to complete the certificate must be unique (i.e. not common or not dual use as a required element in another certificate), to that certificate. Does this certificate have 12 units of unique required credit? Yes No 13. A minor is differentiated from another minor by required course commonality: 12 units of the required coursework to complete the minor must be unique, (i.e. not common or not dual use as a required element in another minor), to that minor. Does this minor have 12 units of unique required credit? Yes No Answer 14-17 for UGC only:
14. Master’s degrees are differentiated from one another by required curriculum and course
commonality: at least 12 units of required coursework to complete the degree must be unique (i.e. not common or for dual use as a required element in another degree).
Does this degree contain at least 12 unique units of required credit? Yes No 15. Emphases within a Master’s degree are differentiated by required curriculum and course commonality: at least 9 units of required coursework to complete the emphasis must be unique (i.e. not common or not dual use as a required element in another emphasis).
Do emphases contain at least 9 unique units of required credit? Yes No
16. If this is a non-thesis plan, does it require a minimum of 24 units of formal graded coursework? Yes No
If no, explain why this proposal should be approved.
17. If this is a thesis plan, does it require a minimum of 18 units of formal graded coursework? Yes No
If no, explain why this proposal should be approved.
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
Scott Galland 10/22/2015
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