Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Athletic Training provides students with the knowledge, skills, and professional standards associated with successful careers in Athletic Training. The GW Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Programs (CAATE) and is the only such program in Washington, DC.

Benefits of the Athletic Training Major

• Prepares students for a wide variety of employment opportunities in the field of athletic training and sports medicine including: providing health care for collegiate, high school, and professional athletes, working in a rehabilitation clinic, or working in an industrial setting.
• Affords opportunities to participate in practicums in a variety of settings including: GW and other NCAA institutions, public and private high schools, professional teams, and clinics.
• Positions students to pursue further study or a career upon graduation.
• Provides graduates of the program with preparation and eligibility to take the Board of Certification Examination.

Admission Requirements

Students may apply to the athletic training major after completion of 30 credit hours with a minimum grade-point average of 2.5. Admission into the Athletic Training Education Program is selective and may be contingent upon availability of clinical practicum sites and approved clinical instructors. Students who wish to apply for admission to the major must meet the following requirements: complete the Athletic Training Education Program application; have prior athletic training observation experience; submit a personal essay; complete a personal interview; complete EXSC 50 Emergency Procedures and Safety Skills and EXSC 102 Introduction to Athletic Training with a minimum grade of B in each of the two courses; complete the Technical Standards form; and submit proof (or waiver) of hepatitis B vaccination, MMR vaccinations, and a TB test and proof of having passed a physical exam for the physical tasks involved in athletic training. Students should expect additional expenses due to required practicum travel.

Transfer students must meet all of the above criteria for admission into the Athletic Training Education Program. Transfer credit from other institutions will be evaluated by departmental faculty for acceptance by the School of Public Health and Health Services.

Degree Requirements

All students accepted to the BS with a major in Athletic Training complete 124 credit hours with a minimum 2.5 grade point average (GPA). There are two levels of requirements for the BS with a major in Athletic Training for students to complete: General curriculum requirements and Athletic Training major requirements, including electives. General curriculum requirements are taken by undergraduate students at The George Washington University and are the liberal education components of the BS degree with a major in Athletic Training.

Athletic Training Program Description (pdf)
Athletic Training Education Program website