Retention Policy
- Completion of ESS 140, 141, 145, 150, 210, 230, 232, 235, 245, and 246
- A grade of B (3.0) or better in ESS 140, 141, 145, 150, and 210
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better and a major GPA of 3.0 or better
- Demonstration and completion of required competencies and proficiencies
- Submission of a written essay of career goals and objectives to the Program Director
- Interview with the Retention Committee (Program Director, Head Athletic Trainer, Department Chair, ESS Faculty Member, Assistant Athletic Trainer)
- Two letters of recommendation from faculty members outside of the ATEP
Retention Criteria
(50 point total =100%)
- Overall GPA = 15 points (30%)
GPA points will be as follows:
4.0 – 3.5 = 15 – 13 pts., 3.4 – 3.0 = 12 – 10 pts., 2.9 – 2.5 = 9 – 7 pts.
- Clinical Proficiency Evaluations = 10 points (20%)
Based upon completion of ESS 140, 141, 145, 150, 210, 230, and 235 competencies.
A minimum score of 4 out of 5 = 10 pts, score of 3 or below = 5 pts,
- Interview and Clinical Observation Evaluations = 15 points (30%)
Interview will take place once each year around April 1st with the members of the Retention Committee.
- Faculty Recommendations = 10 points (20%)
Each recommendation will be scored 1-5 points with 10 being the highest score possible.
- A grade of B (3.0) or better in ESS 140, 141, 145, 150, and 210
- An average GPA of 3.0 in all major classes
The totals from each of the retention criteria areas will be tabulated and reviewed for student retention. Those students that achieve a score of 80 % or higher on the Retention Criteria will remain in good standing within the Athletic Training Education Program.
Once the retention process during the spring semester has been completed, the student will be notified approximately in mid-May of the freshman year on the decision of their retention status in the Athletic Training Education Program. Students who are not successful in meeting the Retention Criteria to the program will not be permitted to take athletic training clinical courses until the retention criteria has been met. Students may be allowed to continue on a probationary basis at the discretion of the Program Director/Retention Committee. If after the second attempt, the student does not meet the retention criteria to the program, they will be strongly encouraged to seek academic options other than Athletic Training.
