Assistant Professor: Tracye Rawls-Martin -Director, Athletic Training Education Programs #718-780-4081. Assistant Professor: Petersen- Clinical Coordinator, Athletic Training Associate Professor: Spatz- Division Director, Adapted Physical Education Track & Coaching and Conditioning Track Assistant Professor: David Spierer Professor: Milorad V. Stricevic Adjunct Faculty: 15 This 36-credit program provides an advanced educational experience for allied Health professionals. The curriculum addresses not only the traditional areas of Athletic Training, but also the additional regions, such as Pathology and Pharmacology, that have been recently identified as important to Athletic Trainers. Professional applicants, such as Certified Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Registered Nurses, Physicians Assistants and/or Occupational Therapists, have the opportunity to gain knowledge through our challenging coursework. This includes neuroscience and advanced sports medicine, where preserved cadaver sections are dissected. In order to individualize programs of study, the students have the opportunity to expand their knowledge through their choice from our extensive selection of electives. As well, each individual has the choice of two options as a culminating experience. These options may be selected according to educational background, career goals and professional interests. Courses are taught by a variety of well-educated and experienced professors, highly proficient and well regarded in their respective fields. Through the use of state-of-the-art laboratories, students will participate in a dynamic educational experience. Most courses will qualify for Continuing Education Units (CEU's). Admission Procedures Each applicant must submit proof of the following to the Office of Admissions: Bachelor of Science/Art in a Health Profession or related field GPA of 2.75 Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on clinical competence and scholarly ability *Certification or licensure of Allied Health Profession including but not limited to: Certified Athletic Trainer Physical Therapist Registered Nurse Physician Assistant Occupational Therapist (*This program is not an entry-level route to certification as an Athletic Trainer, which is distinctly separate and apart from the BS/MS degree program. However, additional applicants will be considered for the Advanced program based on life experience at the discretion of the Program Director and Application Review Committee. ) Academic Standards All deficiencies in an applicant's qualifications must be removed during the first year of study. A student may be required to take additional courses to remove deficiencies. Until all deficiencies are removed, matriculation will be withheld. All students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in order to receive their degrees. In addition, grades below C are not acceptable as credit toward a graduate degree. Students earning less than a 3.0 grade point average in any two semesters will be placed on probation. Six transfer credits of graduate courses may be applied to the program if they meet the program's educational a\objectives and the approval of the Program Director. All degree requirements must be completed within five years after the initial matriculation date. Plan of Study Credits HS 501: Exercise Physiology in Health and Disease I 3 HS 570: Nutrition and Exercise 3 HS 601: Advanced Analysis Human Motion 3 HS 640: Neuroscience of Physical Activity and Disease 3 HS 655: Human Pathology and Illness in Sport 3 HS 700: Research Methods in Physical Activity 3 HS 718: Pharmacology in Sports Medicine 3 HS 750: Advanced Sports Medicine 3   24   Course Credits Electives 6 Culminating Experience: (choose one option) (top)   Option A: Credits HS 603: Individual Problem in the Health Sciences 3 HS 721: Seminar: Current Issues in Athletics Training 3   6 OR Option B: Credits HS 798: Research and Thesis I 3 HS 799: Research and Thesis II 3   6 (top) Fellowships and Assistants Appropriately qualified individuals may be selected for a Teaching Fellowship or Graduate Assistantship. Teaching Fellows are an integral part of the Athletic Training and Sports Sciences programs framework. They work directly with the professors to enhance the learning process. Graduate Assistants work in the Athletic Training room. They provide Athletic Training services to Long Island University athletes. Students who are interested in these positions should contact Rebecca Petersen or the division for more information. (top) February 4, 2008