Athletic Training Education Program
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School of Health & Applied Human
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University of North Carolina Wilmington 601 South College Road Wilmington, NC 28403-5659 Phone: (910) 962-7184 Fax: (910) 962-7073 |
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Frequently Asked Questions | |
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Kirk
Brown, Ph.D., ATC
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Andi Bender, MS, LAT,
ATC
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Dr. Sutton, MD
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Scott Hill, MSEd, LAT,
ATC
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Stacy Downar, MS, LAT,
ATC
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Aldegundo Plata, Jr.,
M.A., LAT, ATC
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Core
Course Description
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ATR 210. Introduction to Athletic Training (3) Pre-requisites: Permission of instructor and BIO 201, Co-requisites: PSY 105. Introduction to the profession of athletic training. Topics will cover: injury/illness prevention and wellness protection, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation, organizational and professional health and well-being. Lecture and laboratory skill practice included. ATR 211.
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3) Pre-requisite: Athletic
training majors only. This course will focus on acquiring knowledge
and applying foundational concepts of athletic training in the areas
of anatomy and kinesiology, general pathology of injury, injury
prevention strategies and risk management techniques. Completion
of minimum 150 or a maximum 250 clinical hours under the direct
supervision of an approved clinical instructor/certified licensed
athletic trainer. Two lecture hours and one laboratory hour each
week. ATR 490. Clinical V in Athletic Training (3) Pre-requisites: Athletic training majors only, ATR 445, ATR 449, and ATR 450. This capstone course will assess students on clinical integration proficiencies encompassing the professional domains of athletic training. Preparation for employment and professional development will be a focus. Minimum requirement of 150 to maximum of 250 clinical experience hours. Lecture and laboratory skill practice included. |
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Mission Statement
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Since receiving national
accreditation in 2002, the mission of the Athletic Training Education
Program (ATEP) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)
has been to provide a quality didactic and clinical education experience
for students to become entry-level Certified Athletic Trainers. The
curriculum is designed to successfully prepare students for the Board
of Certification (BOC) Exam which is structured around five professional
domains as they relate to the care of physically active individuals:
Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection, Clinical Evaluation
and Diagnosis, Immediate and Emergency Care, Treatment and Rehabilitation,
Organizational and Professional Health and Well-being. The UNCW ATEP
seeks to foster a powerful learning environment which facilitates collaboration
between students, faculty and clinical staff through classroom instruction
and supervised clinical experiences. Students will gain clinical skills
and experience through a rich community engagement in a variety of clinical
settings such as New Hanover Regional Medical Center, intercollegiate
and high school athletics, sports medicine clinics, outpatient surgical
and primary care facilities. Additionally, the UNCW ATEP seeks to develop
students' critical decision making skills and professional behaviors
to become successful candidates for entry-level employment and post-graduate
studies.
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
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| The Athletic Training Education
Program at the University of North Carolina Wilmington prepares undergraduate
students entry into allied health care profession. The program seeks
to accomplish its mission through the following goals and objectives: 1. To adhere to the code of ethics established by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. 2. Upon successful completion of the program, the athletic training students will be expected to have demonstrated knowledge and clinical proficiencies in the following areas:
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Professional
Development and Responsibilities
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| 1. To continue to evaluate and enhance
the athletic training didactic and clinical proficiencies for athletic
training students. 2. To provide athletic training students the opportunity to develop their clinical skills by working with those individuals involved in the areas of sport, athletics and physical activity. 3. To enhance critical thinking and problem solving skills through supervised clinical experiences. 4. To provide the athletic training students the opportunity to work with other professionals of the athletic health care team both in the classroom and in the clinical settings. 5. To prepare athletic training students to successfully complete the Board of Certification Examination. 6. To prepare athletic training students for successful entry into graduate education and/or employment as a Certified Athletic Trainer. |
| Athletic Training Education Program applicants must meet the University entrance requirements as described in the University Undergraduate Catalog. Once admitted to the University, students receive academic advising from the Student Academic Support Programs. Students need to inform their advisor that they are interested in pursuing athletic training as a major and will be advised regarding the Pre-Athletic Training requirements. The Athletic Training Education Program application process is during the spring semester only. In order to be considered for admission to the Athletic Training Education Program, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements (See Dr. Kirk Brown, PhD, ATC for application information). |
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Admission to University of North Carolina Wilmington |
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Grade point average of 2.7 or better on all course work attempted (both transfer course work and work completed at the University of North Carolina Wilmington are considered) |
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Prerequisite BIO 201; Corequisites ATR 210 and PSY 105 |
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Grade of “C-“ or better in for BIO 201, ATR 210, and PSY 105 |
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Minimum of 40 hours observation in the athletic training room (completed while enrolled in ATR 210) |
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Two page reflection paper |
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Application form |
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Minimum of two faculty recommendation forms |
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Interview with Athletic Training Selection Committee |
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Proof of physical examination
including immunization and tetanu shot records
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Proof of HBV or wavier |
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Must complete the technical standards |
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Clinical evaluation from the athletic training staff |
| Note: Students may only apply to the ATEP if they have completed the prerequisite course BIO 201. Successful completion of above stated minimum requirements does not automatically guarantee admission to the program. Due to a restrictive student to staff ratio admission is very competitive.. |
| 73 hours. BIO 201; 465; PSY 105; ATR 210, 211, 300, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 445, 448, 449, 450, 490; BIO 240, 241, CSC 105; EXS 340, and 349. Student progression in the program is contingent upon the following: 1) Students must maintain a grade point average of 2.7 or better on all course work. 2) Students must successfully complete all clinical experiences as evidenced by an approved clinical instructor evaluations. 3) Students must successfully complete clinical experiences as determined by current program requirements for completion of clinical competencies. 4) Students found to have been in violation of the University’s Academic Honor Code will be subject to disciplinary action as set forth in the current Code of Student Life. 5) Students found to be in violation of the NATA Code of Ethics for practicing athletic trainers will be subject to dismissal from the program. |
| It is required that all pre-athletic training students prior to being admitted to the athletic training education program receive a physical examination. Admission to the program is subject to successful completion of the physical examination. Students admitted to the program must also demonstrate proof of current immunizations including tetanus and hepatitis B vaccinations. Those students who choose not to receive the hepatitis B series must have a signed waiver on file with the Athletic Training Program Director. Additional costs once the student has been formally admitted into the ATEP to the student will be the purchase of Student Liability Insurance, Criminal Background Check, and 2 shirts per year that are to be worn during the athletic training student’s clinical rotations. |
| Oral Communication Competency
Requirement: To satisfy the oral communication competency requirement for the B.A. degree in athletic training a student must successfully complete ATR 306 Computer Competency Requirement: To satisfy the computer competency requirement for the B.A. Degree in athletic training a student must successfully complete CSC 105. |
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Course Prefixes |
Credit Hr. |
Course Description |
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PSY 105
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(3)
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Introduction to Psychology (co-requisites)
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BIO 201
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(4)
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Principles
of Biology (Prerequisite)
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ATR 210
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(3)
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Introduction
to Athletic Training (Only offered in the spring
semesters )
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Course Prefixes
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Credit Hr.
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Course
Description
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ATR 211
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(3)
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Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries and lab |
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BIO 240
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(4)
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I
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BIO 241
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(4)
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
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CSC 105
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(3)
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Introduction to Computing and Computer Applications (computer comp.) |
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ATR 300
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(1 - 6)
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Seminar with Allied Health Care Professionals |
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ATR 302
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(3)
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Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training and lab |
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ATR 303
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(3)
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Therapeutic Rehabilitation in Athletic Training and lab |
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ATR 304
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(3)
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Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I and lab |
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ATR 305
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(3)
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Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II and lab |
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ATR 306
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(3)
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Clinical I in Athletic Training (fulfill oral com.) |
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ATR 307
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(3)
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Clinical II in Athletic Training |
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EXS 340
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(3)
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Biomechanics |
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EXS 349
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(4)
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Physiology of Exercise and Sport |
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ATR 445
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(3)
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Organization in Administration in Athletic Training |
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ATR 448
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(3)
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Clinical III in Athletic Training |
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ATR 449
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(3)
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Clinical IV in Athletic Training |
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ATR 450
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(3)
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Pharmacology for Health
Sciences
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HEA 465
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(3)
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Exercise Performance and Nutrition |
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ATR 490
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(3)
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Clinical V in Athletic Training |
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Course Prefixes |
Credit Hr. |
Course Description |
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CHM 101 |
(4) |
General Chemistry I |
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CHM 102 |
(4) |
General Chemistry II |
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PHY 101 |
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Elementary College Physics I |
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PHY 102 |
(4) |
Elementary College Physics II |
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BIO 201
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(4)
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Principles of Biology: Cells |
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BIO 240
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(4)
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
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BIO 241
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(4)
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
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STT 215 |
(3) |
Introduction to Statistics with Application in the Natural Sciences |
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PSY
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Student should contact PT school for recommended course. |
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Course Prefixes |
Credit Hr. |
Course Description |
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STT 215 |
(3) |
Introduction to Statistics with Application in the Natural Sciences |
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EXS 359 |
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Research and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education |
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FIRST YEAR
32 Semester Hours |
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PSY 105, Introduction to Psychology (3) |
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University Studies (12) |
ATR 210, Introduction to Athletic Training (3) |
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CHM 101 (4) |
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University Studies (6) |
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SECOND YEAR
31 Semester Hours |
| BIO 240 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) | BIO 241 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) |
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ATR 304, Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I and Lab (3) |
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ATR 300, Seminar with Allied Health Care Professionals (1) |
ATR 306, Clinical I in Athletic Training (3) |
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University Studies (6) |
ATR 300, Seminar with Allied Health Care Professionals (1) |
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University Studies (6) |
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THIRD YEAR
33 Semester Hours |
| ATR 307, Clinical II in Athletic Training (3) | EXS 349, Physiology of Exercise and Sport (4) |
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ATR 303, Therapeutic Rehabilitation in Athletic Training and Lab (3) |
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ATR 305, Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II and Lab (3) |
ATR 448, Clinical III in Athletic Training (3) |
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EXS 340, Biomechanics (3) |
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ATR 300, Seminar with Allied Health Care Professionals (1) |
ATR 300, Seminar with Allied Health Care Professionals (1) |
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Approved Electives (3) |
University Studies (6) |
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FOURTH YEAR
29 Semester Hours |
| ATR 445; Org. and Admin in AT (3) | ATR 490, Clinical V in Athletic Training (3) |
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ATR 449; Clinical IV in Athletic Training (3) |
ATR 300, Seminar with Allied Health Care Professionals (1) |
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ATR 450; Pharmacology for Health Sciences (3) |
HEA 465, Exercise, Performance & Nutrition (3) |
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ATR 300, Seminar with Allied Health Care Professionals (1) |
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| University Studies (3) | |
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Approved Electives (3) |
Approved Electives (6) |
Last updated March
29, 2013
Designed and maintained by: Kirk W. Brown,
Ph.D., LAT, ATC