CBU's offers the Pre-Athletic Training curriculum as way for students to complete prerequisites to enter the Masters of Science in Athletic Training program. This is for students who need to complete two or more pre-requisites prior to being accepted into the Masters program, but still need the assistance of financial aid without full time status. Athletic Training prerequisite courses are offered through our Online and Professional Studies (OPS) Program and our Traditional Day-time Program. Course offerings vary each semester and tuition varies according to program.
For questions about the application process, please contact Graduate Admissions at 951.343.4249 or graduateadmissions@calbaptist.edu.
Pre-Athletic Training Coursework
- BIO 153 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
- BIO 163 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
- KIN 274 Applied Movement Anatomy
- KIN 302 Contemporary Health Issues
- KIN 312 Emergencies in Sports Medicine*
- KIN 353 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
- KIN 383 Exercise Physiology
- PSY 213 General Psychology
*Not required for admission into Master of Science in Athletic Training Program but can be taken as a co-requisite course and will satisfy ATR 512.
Pre-Athletic Training Admissions Requirements
- A completed Graduate School Application, with a non-refundable application processing fee of $45
- A Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution or the equivalent with a minimum GPA of a 2.5. Students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 can be considered for admission with the submission of an official GRE combined score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative sections.
- Official sealed transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- Three recommendations from academic or professional sources who can address your potential for success in this graduate program.
- Comprehensive essay of at least 500 words that includes the following:
- Purpose for entering the program
- Your background and/or experiences in athletic training, sports, or related areas
- Short and long term professional goals
- Reasons for choosing to study at CBU
- Current resume including all related professional and extracurricular experiences
- An applicant whose first language is not English and/or does not have a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction is required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting a recent test score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The a minimum score required to display English language proficiency for admission to a graduate program is 89 IBT. If the score is lower than 89, applicant may be admitted to the Intensive English Program (IEP) and graduate program while taking required language courses to meet the minimum TOEFL requirement.