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Students may enter 成人禁区 University as undergraduates into these pathways in preparation for acceptance into the MAT Program. Students are accepted into either Health Sciences or the Applied Exercise Science as incoming undergraduate students. The recommended curriculums for these undergraduate programs are detailed in the 成人禁区 University undergraduate catalog. Admitted students meeting the following criteria will be eligible as undergraduate students for one of these accelerated pathways.

• SAT total of 1090 (ACT score of 21 or higher)
• High school GPA:
  • For 3+2 Pathway: 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  • For 4+2 Pathway: 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Students offered this guaranteed position must also maintain the following criteria while enrolled in the undergraduate program at 成人禁区:

• Overall GPA (no rounding) of 3.0 or higher in 成人禁区 undergraduate courses by end of junior/3^rd year
• A grade of “C-” or higher must be earned in all pre-requisite courses (see list below)

Accelerated students failing to meet these standards will be decelerated to a traditional 4-year undergraduate pathway.

Upon completion of the student’s third (accelerated) or fourth (traditional) year of the undergraduate curriculum, these pathways will have a guaranteed position in the MAT Program.

Students enrolled in a 3+2 Accelerated Pathway must meet the following requirements for admission into the MAT Program. Accelerated students may be admitted to the MAT Program via one of 成人禁区 University’s 3+2 pathways or through a 3+2 pathway established with an external institution.

• All prerequisite course grades at a C or better. 
• Overall undergraduate GPA of 2.8 or better (4.0 scale)
• Demonstrates ethical, personal, and professional qualities to fulfill the roll of an athletic trainer as determined by review of the applicant’s references
• Meets Technical Standards of the athletic trainer.
• International Students:  IELTS score of 6.5 or higher, or a TOEFL score of 79 or higher
• All admission offers will be pending based upon the receipt of successful background checks (this is not required as part of the application process but only required after a student accepts admittance into the MAT).

The following are admission requirements to the 成人禁区 2-year MAT Program for students completing a traditional 4-year undergraduate pathways who are enrolled at 成人禁区 or another higher education institution:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• All prerequisite course grades at a C- or better. 
• Overall undergraduate GPA of 2.8 or better (4.0 scale)
• Demonstrates ethical, personal, and professional qualities to fulfill the roll of an athletic trainer as determined by review of the applicant’s references
• Meets Technical Standards of the athletic trainer.
• International Students:  IELTS score of 6.5 or higher, or a TOEFL score of 79 or higher
• Admission reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis.
• All admission offers will be pending based upon the receipt of successful background checks (this is not required as part of the application process but only required after a student accepts admittance into the MAT).

The following are program prerequisite courses required for student admission into the MAT Program:

• 3-4 credits of Biology (lab optional)
• May not count anatomy or human physiology for the biology requirement.
• 3 credits Social/Behavioral Science (200 level or higher)
• 成人禁区 students are recommended to take PSYCH 222, but other courses are acceptable.
• 3-4 credits Physics (lab optional)
• 3-4 credits Chemistry (lab required)
• 6-8 credits of Anatomy and Human Physiology (labs required)
• Maybe taken as two 3-4 credit Anatomy and Physiology courses, with labs
• OR taken as 3-4 credits of Anatomy with lab and 3-4 credits of Human Physiology with lab
• 3 credits of Statistics

The above requirements cannot be waived.  Prerequisites must be completed within five years prior to the beginning of the first summer session after admission into the graduate program. Students not completing prerequisites at the time of application may be admitted provisionally, pending completion before the summer session begins.

Other Recommended Courses:

• Kinesiology with lab
• Nutrition
• Research Methods
• Exercise Physiology

The 成人禁区 University Master of Athletic Training Program (MAT) is a rigorous and intense program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program. One objective of this program is to prepare graduates to enter a variety of employment settings and to render care to a wide spectrum of individuals engaged in physical activity. The technical standards set forth by the MAT Program establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students admitted to this program to achieve the competencies of an entry-level athletic trainer, as well as meet the expectations of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. 

The following abilities and expectations must be met by all students admitted to the MAT Program. In the event a student is unable to fulfill these technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, the student will not be admitted into the program. Compliance with the program’s technical standards does not guarantee a student’s eligibility for the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) exam. 

Candidates for selection for the MAT Program must demonstrate: 

• The mental capacity to assimilate, analyze, synthesize, integrate concepts and problem solve to formulate assessment and therapeutic judgments and to be able to distinguish deviations from the norm. 
• Sufficient postural and neuromuscular control, sensory function, and coordination to perform appropriate physical examinations using accepted techniques; and accurately, safely, and efficiently use equipment and materials during the assessment and treatment of patients. 
• The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and colleagues, including individuals from different cultural and social backgrounds; this includes, but is not limited to, the ability to establish rapport with patients and communicate judgments and treatment information effectively. Students must be able to understand and speak the English language at a level consistent with competent professional practice.
• The ability to record the physical examination results and a treatment plan clearly and accurately. 
• The capacity to maintain composure and continue to function well during periods of high stress. 
• The perseverance, diligence, and commitment to complete the MAT Program curriculum as outlined and sequenced. 
• Flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing situations and uncertainty in clinical situations. 
• Affective skills and appropriate demeanor and rapport that relate to professional education and quality patient care. 

Candidates for selection to the 成人禁区 University MAT will be required to verify they understand and meet these technical standards or that they believe that, with certain accommodations, they can meet the standards. The 成人禁区 University Office of Accessibility Services (814-871-5522), located at Palumbo Academic Center 824 Peach St, Erie, PA 16541, will evaluate a student who states he/she could meet the program’s technical standards with accommodation and, given appropriate documentation, confirm that the stated condition qualifies as a disability under applicable laws. 

If a student states he/she can meet the technical standards with accommodation, then the University will determine whether it agrees that the student can meet the technical standards with reasonable accommodation; this includes a review of whether the accommodations requested are reasonable, taking into account whether the accommodations would jeopardize clinician/patient safety, or the educational process of the student or the institution, including all coursework and clinical experiences deemed essential to graduation.