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In-depth knowledge about the profession: This is extremely important and will make you a stronger, more informed applicant who is confident and secure in your choice of a career. An excellent place to begin learning more is http://www.nata.org, the web site of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.

The Athletic Training Program requires a minimum of 57 credits, including required, recommended, and elective courses. Remember that you might need to take additional courses not listed on this sheet in order to reach the 57 credit minimum.

Minimum required courses include: Successful completion of 3 credits of English composition; 6 credits in arts and humanities (excluding studio, skills, or technique courses); 6 credits of social and behavioral sciences (including 3 credits of general psychology completed with a grade of “C” or better). The following coursework requires grades of “C” or better: 8 credits in biology (to include 1 course in human physiology); 8 credits in chemistry; 8 credits in physics; and 3 credits of calculus. Science classes must have labs. Please note that Stony Brook University requires prerequisites for many of these courses that are above the required minimum. Click here to see prerequesites for students enrolled at Stony Brook.

If you are a student at another college or university and are interested in one of the programs at the Health Sciences Center (HSC), please check with your pre-health advisor regarding the best way for you to meet Stony Brook’s prerequisites through the courses offered at your school.

The Athletic Training Program at Stony Brook also requires students to be certified in First Aid and CPR. HAL 210, Emergency Care of Athletic Injuries, is a prerequisite 3 credit course offered at Stony Brook that will teach you the skills you need and also count toward the minimum of 57 completed credits required of all applicants.

Admission into the Athletic Training Program at Stony Brook also requires students to fill a requirement of 50 observation hours with a certified athletic trainer (ATC).

Students seeking admission must complete required coursework by the end of the spring term of the year for which the application is made. All students seeking admission to this program must submit an HSC application by the deadline (usually March 15th) of the year they wish to enter.

Get additional information about the Athletic Training Program at 631-632-ATEP or on the web at: http://www.hsc.stonybrook.edu/shtm/at

Before you apply, evaluate your academic strength as an applicant. The minimum grade point average for applicants is 2.5. Consult with the program or a pre-health advisor before applying.